Kids Martial Arts Classes in Charlotte, NC
35 of the 77 martial arts schools we list in Charlotte 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.
ATA Steele Creek Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
12820 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273
Apex Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
8715 Sidney Cir, Charlotte, NC 28269
Arte Suave Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Charlotte Kids classesBJJ / grappling
13340 S Point Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273-5883
Ballantyne Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
11914 Elm Ln Ste 160, Charlotte, NC 28277-1601
Brazilian Top Team Charlotte Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2208 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208-5144
Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
2508 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
🕒 Saturday 9 am - 12 pm Sunday 11 am - 1 pm
Charlotte Martial Arts Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
3420 Saint Vardell Ln, Charlotte, NC 28217-1374
Charlotte Taekwondo America Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1609 Sardis Rd N, Charlotte, NC 28270-2519
Checkmat Charlotte Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
3415 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273-5413
Core Wrestling Kids classesBJJ / grappling
10615 Texland Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273-6428
Dojo Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1820 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205-5110
Dragon Champion Tae Kwon Do Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
13024 Eastfield Rd, Charlotte, NC 28078
ECF Martial Arts & Fitness / BTT Charlotte Kids classes
4128 South Blvd Ste B, Charlotte, NC 28209
East Coast Fighter Kids classes
4128 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Evermore Thai Boxing Club Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
512 W 32nd St, Charlotte, NC 28206-2215
Fit To Fight® Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
9129 Monroe Rd #135, Charlotte, NC 28270
Fuzion Martial Arts Kids classes
8035 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277-9714
Greatest Camp on Earth Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
307 cultivation circle, Charlotte, NC 28112
Hatchers Just Breathe Foundation Kids classes
4415 Highland Ave, Charlotte, NC 28269-4410
King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of North Charlotte Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
3130 Driwood Ct, Charlotte, NC 28269-8413
Leadership Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
9928 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273-6582
🕒 Monday - Friday: 3pm - 8pm
Legacy Martial Arts & Fitness Charlotte Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
8110 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216-0118
🕒 Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm PST
Lucas Lepri Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
1636 Sardis Rd N, Charlotte, NC 28270-2406
🕒 Mon-Thu 7am-9am, Fri 11am-2pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Master Chang's Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
9804 Sandy Rock Pl, Charlotte, NC 28277-7715
Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
7140 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28227-9421
🕒 Monday 10:00am - 9:30pm
Master O's Taekwondo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
17214 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277-2008
Premier Martial Arts - Highland Creek Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
5806 Highland Shoppes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269-0207
Premier Martial Arts SouthPark Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4724 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Queen City ATA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
11401 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277-1977
🕒 Mon-Fri 12pm-9pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Team Vision Wrestling and Self-Defense,Inc. Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
12933 Plumleaf Dr, Charlotte, NC 28213-4885
US Taekwondo Colony Place Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
7741 Colony Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226-7676
USK Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial class
11930 Providence Rd W, Charlotte, NC 28277-2020
Universal Martial Arts Home Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
8200 McClure Cir, Charlotte, NC 28216-1125
🕒 and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 which is for
UpLevel Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grappling
16131 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277-2973
Winners for Life ATA Ballantyne Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6420 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277-0771
Also in Charlotte
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools21
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools37
- MMA Gyms9
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies3
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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.