Kids Martial Arts Classes in Jacksonville, NC

8 of the 17 martial arts schools we list in Jacksonville 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.

Alliance Jiu Jitsu Richlands Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

3430 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540-1109

+17572027959 Website Directions

Grappling Disciples Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

201 Country Club Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546-6400

+19103888029 Website Directions

Larry Isaac's Martial Art Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

233 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5733

+19105264137 Website Directions

Martial Arts and More Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

116 Branchwood Shopping Ctr, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5800

+19109890006 Website Directions

Traditional Karate in Jacksonville Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

405 Amethyst Ct, Jacksonville, NC 28546-8072

+17877186102 Website Directions

Twisted Kraken Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

232 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540-3506

+19103588246 Website Directions

Unico Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

13 Doris Ave E, Jacksonville, NC 28540-5100

🕒 Mon-Thu 5pm-8:30pm, Sat 10:30am-11:30am

+19105549853 Website Directions

White Tiger Self-Defense Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4075-1 Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540

9103403936 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.