Kids Martial Arts Classes in Akron, OH

6 of the 21 martial arts schools we list in Akron 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.

Asian Sun Martial Arts of Green Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3333 Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44312

(330) 899-1850 Website Directions

Hakko Denshin Ryu Jujutsu Federation Kids classes

1177 S Hametown Rd, Akron, OH 44321-1525

+13306663081 Website Directions

Petrosino Combat Martial Arts Acdmy & Cdttrnng Ctr Kids classes

208 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave, Akron, OH 44310-3053

+13304341611 Website Directions

The Academy of Self-Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1220 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310-3648

+13308145058 Website Directions

White Birch Tai Chi at The Hub Community Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3676 Copley Rd, Akron, OH 44321

+13303295990 Website Directions

Zahand's Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1576 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron, OH 44313-7987

🕒 Mon 4pm-9:30pm, Tue 4pm-9:30pm, Wed 4pm-10pm, Thu 3:15pm-9:30pm, Fri 4:15pm-10:30pm, Sat 9:30am-2:30pm

+13309262001 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.