Kids Martial Arts Classes in Wilmington, NC

14 of the 34 martial arts schools we list in Wilmington 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.

Cape Fear Isshin-Ryu Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2704 Exchange Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405-6459

+19103923703 Website Directions

Cape Fear Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

301 N Green Meadows Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405-2566

+19106862678 Website Directions

Coastal Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

6400 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412-2957

+19103524100 Website Directions

Confidence Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

3538 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412-0912

+19104442404 Website Directions

Dynamic Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

5541 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412-2676

+19102741225 Website Directions

Ethos Jiu Jitsu and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

5424 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403-5840

+19102322774 Website Directions

Extreme Martial Arts Center Kids classesFree trial class

6620 Gordon Rd Suite C, Wilmington, NC 28411-8412

🕒 Monday - Friday: 5pm - 8pm

+19103803624 Website Directions

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Wilmington Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1616 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412-6500

+19104675255 Website Directions

Invictus Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7122 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411-9890

+19108215111 Website Directions

Martial Arts and More Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

4545 Technology Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405

+19106196168 Website Directions

Paragon of Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

5226 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412-2236

+19103980540 Website Directions

Ravensguard BJJ Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

2010 N Kerr Ave, Wilmington, NC 28405-1067

+19108988884 Website Directions

Shoshin Ryu NC,LLC Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

709 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401

🕒 Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday 6PM - 7PM

+19103675768 Website Directions

The Jiu-Jitsu Institute Kids classesBJJ / grappling

5208 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

+19102000000 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.