Kids Martial Arts Classes in Wake Forest, NC

6 of the 12 martial arts schools we list in Wake Forest 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.

CORE Taekwondo Performance Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

900 S Franklin St, Wake Forest, NC 27587-2799

+19193245335 Website Directions

Heritage Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

745 Merritt Capital Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587

+19192154392 Website Directions

IMK Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

10520 Star Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587-7765

+19198100354 Website Directions

Innovative Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1241 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587-5025

+19195624663 Website Directions

Vision Martial Arts Kids classes

3624 Rogers Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

(919) 886-3223 Website Directions

World Champion Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

11216 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest, NC 27587-4530

+19195628984 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.