Kids Martial Arts Classes in North Dakota

18 of the 54 martial arts schools we track in North Dakota 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. Full listings for every city are on the North Dakota page.

Fargo 5

Academy of Combat Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3332 4th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103-2231

+17014782242 Website All Fargo martial arts schools

Four Star Ninja Academy Kids classes

4410 18th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103-7409

🕒 Mon. & Wed. 4:00pm-5pm

+17015320588 Website All Fargo martial arts schools

Great Plains Total Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

4201 38th St S, Fargo, ND 58104

+17016407488 Website All Fargo martial arts schools

Red River Traditional Taekwondo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3509 4th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103-2225

+17012771853 Website All Fargo martial arts schools

Valor Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1404 33rd St S, Fargo, ND 58103-3482

🕒 Mon-Fri: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

+17018667285 Website All Fargo martial arts schools

Bismarck 3

Alliance Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

214 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501-4180

+17012248454 Website All Bismarck martial arts schools

Bismarck ATA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

208 Greenfield Ln, Bismarck, ND 58503

+17012241663 Website All Bismarck martial arts schools

Bismarck Self Defense Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

3007 Morrison Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504-6868

🕒 Mon-Fri 5:45pm - 8:30pm

+17012262205 Website All Bismarck martial arts schools

Grand Forks 2

ATA Martial Arts Kids classes

2100 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201-5895

+17017383270 Website All Grand Forks martial arts schools

Progressive Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1604 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201-6334

🕒 Monday: 5:15PM - 8:15PM

+17017401217 Website All Grand Forks martial arts schools

Minot 2

Bad Ace Shou Shu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

110 1st St SE, Minot, ND 58701-3902

+17018399860 Website All Minot martial arts schools

Minot ATA Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

515 20th Ave SE, Minot, ND 58701-6661

+17013400713 Website All Minot martial arts schools

West Fargo 2

ATA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

665 32nd Ave E, West Fargo, ND 58078-7108

+17012387875 Website All West Fargo martial arts schools

Northwest Martial Arts - West Fargo Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

207 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND 58078

+17013717648 Website All West Fargo martial arts schools

Dickinson 1

Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu - Dickinson Kids classesBJJ / grappling

11 4th Ave E, Dickinson, ND 58601-5241

+17014954401 Website All Dickinson martial arts schools

Hazen 1

Mack Training Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1033 2nd Ave NW, Hazen, ND 58545

+17018701179 Website

Watford City 1

Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Watford City Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1005 Main St N, Watford City, ND 58854-7026

+17014954401 Website

Williston 1

Williston Martial Arts Center Kids classes

629 E Broadway, Williston, ND 58801

Website All Williston martial arts schools

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 about kids martial arts classes

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.

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.