Kids Martial Arts Classes in Hickory, NC

5 of the 16 martial arts schools we list in Hickory 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.

Atlantic MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1012 3rd Avenue Pl NW, Hickory, NC 28601-4811

🕒 Mon–Thurs: 5:30pm

+18288559151 Website Directions

Excelsior Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3404 6th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601-9092

+18285407110 Website Directions

Fenix Jiu Jitsu MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2517 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601

+18288383160 Website Directions

Hickory Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2063 Main Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602-1404

+18282051419 Website Directions

Thai Kickboxing Organization-TKO of Hickory Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

940 US Highway 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602-5033

+18285691173 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.