Kids Martial Arts Classes in Matthews, NC

8 of the 18 martial arts schools we list in Matthews 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.

Carolina American Judo Association Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2246 Stevens Mill Rd, Matthews, NC 28104

+17044581222 Website Directions

Focus Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

10931 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105

+19802019516 Website Directions

Gold Medal Taekwondo Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

3016 Weddington Rd, Matthews, NC 28105-7652

+17046661680 Website Directions

Hayastan MMA Charlotte Kids classesMMA

1307 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105-2407

+17045759688 Website Directions

Matthews Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

167 S Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105-1008

+17043185152 Website Directions

Mint Hill Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

7900 Stevens Mill Rd, Matthews, NC 28104-2929

🕒 Mon 5:15pm-8pm, Tue 6:30pm-8pm, Wed 5:15pm-8pm, Thu 5:15pm-9pm, Sat 10:15am-11am

+17042696918 Website Directions

Spartan Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

343 W John St, Matthews, NC 28105-5437

+19802452059 Website Directions

Winners For Life ATA Matthews Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3122 Fincher Farm Rd, Matthews, NC 28105

+19808336323 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.