Kids Martial Arts Classes in New Bern, NC

6 of the 10 martial arts schools we list in New Bern 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 Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3336 M L King Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562-5218

+12526330237 Website Directions

Empower Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

610 Airport Rd, New Bern, NC 28560-7800

+12526498668 Website Directions

Hap Ki Do, Boxing and Martial Arts of New Bern, NC Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing

3966 M L King Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562-2297

+19142610041 Website Directions

Moreno BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

201 Kale Rd, New Bern, NC 28562-7055

+14845531358 Website Directions

Nine Limbs After School Academy Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing

1413 Tatum Dr, New Bern, NC 28560-4549

+12526581339 Website Directions

Walters Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

610 Airport Rd, New Bern, NC 28560-7800

+12525150180 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.

Kids Martial Arts Classes near New Bern

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.