Kids Martial Arts Classes in Newark, NJ

5 of the 22 martial arts schools we list in Newark 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.

Ile da Capoeira Kids classes

280 Chestnut St, Newark, NJ 07105-1596

+19734202982 Website Directions

Power of Self Goju New Jersey - USA Goju Karate Program Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

75 Clifton Ave, Newark, NJ 07104-1017

+16095780561 Website Directions

Rolles Gracie Academy Newark Kids classesBJJ / grappling

263 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105-7600

+19738477774 Website Directions

Silent Fist Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

237 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112

+18887353656 Website Directions

Team Raposa Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

269 Oliver St, Newark, NJ 07105-2507

🕒 Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 11am-1pm

+18623050369 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.