Kids Martial Arts Classes in Cary, NC

14 of the 32 martial arts schools we list in Cary 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.

Ancient Arts Family Karate and Ju-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1985 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27519

+19194347654 Website Directions

Arrow MMA Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2889 Jones Franklin Rd, Cary, NC 27606

+19195086060 Website Directions

Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1144 Executive Cir, Cary, NC 27511-4573

+19196595652 Website Directions

Cary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

8316 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513

+19196785005 Website Directions

FIT Martial Arts & Physical Fitness Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2779 NC 55 Hwy, Cary, NC 27519-6206

🕒 Thu 3pm-8:30pm, Fri 4pm-8:30pm, Sat 9am-12pm

+19195002507 Website Directions

G13 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu HQ Kids classesBJJ / grappling

836 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511-6966

+19193488269 Website Directions

Hemlock Bluffs Aikido Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2016 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27518-6614

Website Directions

Johnson's Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

204 Davis Grove Cir Ste 104, Cary, NC 27519-2580

+19194695555 Website Directions

Kim's Taekwondo Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1877 Lake Pine Dr, Cary, NC 27511-6043

🕒 monthly rate covers 2-3

+19193772066 Website Directions

Master Chang's Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2016 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27518-6614

+19198580333 Website Directions

Snap Kick Martial Arts - Cary, NC Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1040 Darrington Dr, Cary, NC 27513

+19196503767 Website Directions

TFTC Academy Cary Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6408 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC 27518-7050

+19842420357 Website Directions

Vision Martial Arts Kids classes

683 Cary Towne Blvd, Cary, NC 27511-0022

+19194675425 Website Directions

ZR Team RTP Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

829 Bass Pro Ln, Cary, NC 27513-2420

+16262647044 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.