Kids Martial Arts Classes in Apex, NC

13 of the 16 martial arts schools we list in Apex 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.

4 Winds Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

200 Brierridge Dr, Apex, NC 27502

🕒 Mon-Sat 9am-8pm

6239101675 Website Directions

Carolina Isshinryu Karate Academy, LLC Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

869 Perry Rd, Apex, NC 27502

+19192288711 Website Directions

Connection Jiu Jitsu Academy - Apex, NC Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1231 Perry Rd, Apex, NC 27502-7705

+19105362278 Website Directions

Family Self Defense NC Kids classesFree trial class

5448 Apex Peakway, Apex, NC 27502-3924

+19194440648 Website Directions

Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

813 Perry Rd, Apex, NC 27502-7702

+19197536536 Website Directions

Karate International of Apex Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3424 Apex Peakway, Apex, NC 27502-5756

+19193035695 Website Directions

Kim's Yong-In Martial Arts Apex Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2701 Lawnview Ln, Apex, NC 27523

+19193456024 Website Directions

Open Guard BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

737 Center St, Apex, NC 27502-1711

+19192309583 Website Directions

Progressive Taekwondo Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

702 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC 27502-1627

+19199243736 Website Directions

Spangler Brazilian Jiu Jitzu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

526 E Williams St, Apex, NC 27502

(702) 604-2106 Website Directions

Triangle Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1007 Davis Dr, Apex, NC 27523-8223

+19193725701 Website Directions

Vinjos Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

408 Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502-1882

+19192679705 Website Directions

Vision Martial Arts Kids classes

2004 Creekside Landing Dr, Apex, NC 27502

9193678500 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.