Kids Martial Arts Classes in Maplewood, NJ

5 of the 8 martial arts schools we list in Maplewood 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.

AMERICAN KARATE ACADEMY Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1739 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040

(862) 588-3709 Website Directions

American Jiu Jitsu of Maplewood Kids classesBJJ / grappling

530 Valley St, Maplewood, NJ 07040-1384

+19736718383 Website Directions

Blue Life Karate and Kickboxing Centers Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1882 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040-2955

+19089678132 Website Directions

Bodega Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

6 W Parker Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040

🕒 Mon 8am-9pm, Wed 8am-9pm, Fri 8am-9pm, Tue 8am-9pm, Thu 8am-9pm, Sun 8am-3pm, Sat 8am-3pm

9082491833 Website Directions

Maplewood Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

97 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ 07040-2691

+19142139676 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.