Kids Martial Arts Classes in Rochester, NY

18 of the 47 martial arts schools we list in Rochester 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.

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Rochester Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1150 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607-1647

+15859431652 Website Directions

Aikido Kokikai of Rochester Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

250 Cumberland St, Rochester, NY 14605

🕒 Tuesdays 6:30pm

Website Directions

Capoeira Mandinga com Expressao Kids classes

1038 N Winton Rd, Rochester, NY 14609-6852

+15853196521 Website Directions

Chase Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1671 Penfield Rd, Rochester, NY 14625-2568

+15854555739 Website Directions

Krav Maga Rochester Kids classes

3335 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd, Rochester, NY 14623-2842

🕒 Monday 5:45 pm

+15853621974 Website Directions

Martial Arts America Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1614 Penfield Rd, Rochester, NY 14625-2390

+15853776130 Website Directions

Muteki Kyokushin Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

274 Goodman St N, Rochester, NY 14607-1154

+15853056003 Website Directions

New Era Martial Arts LLC Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

2199 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623

5853345281 Website Directions

Northeastern Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3240 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624

🕒 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

+15858897330 Website Directions

Rochester Capoeira Kids classes

125 Caroline St, Rochester, NY 14620

🕒 Mondays & Thursdays, 6:15–7:45 PM

Website Directions

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

107 Norris Dr, Rochester, NY 14610-2400

+15853717732 Website Directions

Rochester Judo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

563 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617

🕒 Fridays 5-6pm

+15857710189 Website Directions

Rochester Kung Fu and Fitness Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2496 Ridge Rd W, Rochester, NY 14626-3048

🕒 Monday: 9:00 AM

+15854130835 Website Directions

Rochester Top Team Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1900 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14618-5621

+15853195007 Website Directions

Ronin Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1600 Clinton Ave N, Rochester, NY 14621

+15852521900 Website Directions

Step Forward Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1685 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618-1416

+15853051295 Website Directions

Synthesis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1225 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623

+15852561548 Website Directions

Unified Tae-Kwon-Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

202 Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY 14611

🕒 Monday: 03pm

+15854368330 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.