Kids Martial Arts Classes in Durham, NC

9 of the 28 martial arts schools we list in Durham 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.

Bull City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3111 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC 27707-6339

+19199490503 Website Directions

Gracie Durham Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4908 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705-5906

+19199645777 Website Directions

Hidden Mountain Bujinkan Kids classesBJJ / grappling

2305 Orangewood Dr, Durham, NC 27705-2238

+19193097996 Website Directions

Kim's White Tiger Tae Kwon Do School Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4600 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707-2464

+19198648587 Website Directions

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

8200 Renaissance Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713-6698

+19194849199 Website Directions

Modu Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

105 W NC Highway 54, Durham, NC 27713-6646

+19195442222 Website Directions

Triangle Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling

124 Latta Rd, Durham, NC 27712

+19193588323 Website Directions

Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

3742 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707-0033

+19195848325 Website Directions

United Thai Boxing & MMA Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4900 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713-7804

+19193815775 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.