Kids Martial Arts Classes in Springfield, MO

8 of the 33 martial arts schools we list in Springfield have kids classes. Map search shows a pin for every "martial arts" result but has no way to separate schools that run structured, age-graded kids programs from adult-focused dojos that just tolerate the occasional teenager. Every school listed here has kids classes confirmed from its own posted schedule or website, not guessed from a generic "family friendly" tag.

Aaction Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3213 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807-4912

+14178892244 Website Directions

Guardians BJJ & Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

3322 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807

🕒 Mon / Wed: 5:30–9:00 PM

+14176197336 Website Directions

Infinity Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

2109 E Division St, Springfield, MO 65803

+14177614332 Website Directions

Karate for Christ International Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2353 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807-2971

+14178804701 Website Directions

Martial Arts USA Kids classes

4560 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65810-1726

+14178863331 Website Directions

Odyssey Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

2516 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807-3502

+14175015023 Website Directions

Springfield Fight Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6226 S Union Ave, Springfield, MO 65802

+14178621335 Website Directions

Thrive Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1712 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65804-1323

+14173790024 Website Directions

Ask about the age brackets before enrolling. Most schools split kids into groups like 4-6, 7-9, and 10-13 with separate curricula and class pace, so a bracket matched to your child's age and attention span matters more than the style itself.

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Good to know

What age can kids start martial arts classes?
Many schools accept kids as young as 4 or 5 in a "little dragons" or similar intro program, though most structured belt curricula start around age 6-7. The right age depends more on whether the child can follow instructions in a group setting than on any strict cutoff.

How much do kids martial arts classes cost?
Monthly tuition for kids classes commonly runs $80-150, sometimes less at community or rec-center programs and more at schools with active competition teams. Most schools also charge a one-time registration fee plus periodic costs for belt testing or uniforms.