Kids Martial Arts Classes in St Louis, MO

7 of the 34 martial arts schools we list in St Louis 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.

Arch Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

3010 Locust St, St Louis, MO 63103-1317

+13145334999 Website Directions

BJJ Lifestyle Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

4274 Telegraph Rd, St Louis, MO 63129-2658

+13147804222 Website Directions

Finney's MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

9744 Watson Rd, St Louis, MO 63126-1831

+13148211144 Website Directions

Premier Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

503 N Taylor Ave, St Louis, MO 63108-1810

+16362660141 Website Directions

Robinson's Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

8738 Watson Rd, St Louis, MO 63119-5112

+13148496660 Website Directions

Sacred Sword Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3810 S Broadway, St Louis, MO 63118-4608

+13146810386 Website Directions

World Martial Arts Academy Kids classes

4345 Telegraph Rd, St Louis, MO 63129-2648

+13148929000 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.