Kids Martial Arts Classes in Poughkeepsie, NY

6 of the 9 martial arts schools we list in Poughkeepsie 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.

East Wave Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2 Lagrange Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2429

🕒 Monday & Wednesday from 7-8:30 PM

+18454162222 Website Directions

Hong's Karate School Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

702 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-6701

🕒 Mon–Fri 11am

+18454737916 Website Directions

Karate 4 Excellence Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

29 Firemens Way, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-6522

+18454620624 Website Directions

Mercury Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

9 Vassar St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3022

+18454444560 Website Directions

National Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

473 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1033

+18454837675 Website Directions

Precision Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

60 Firemens Way, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-6524

+18453928495 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.