Kids Martial Arts Classes in Columbus, OH

15 of the 41 martial arts schools we list in Columbus 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.

10th Planet Columbus Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

5084 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214-1526

🕒 Mon 5:30pm-8:30pm, Tue 4:30pm-8:30pm

+15678252198 Website Directions

APEX Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

457 Lazelle Rd, Columbus, OH 43081-9540

+16149051790 Website Directions

Budo Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

5198 Riding Club Ln, Columbus, OH 43213-3202

🕒 Wednesday, 6-8

+16145623081 Website Directions

CA Fitness & Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4499 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214-2243

+16142964043 Website Directions

Capoeira Brasil Columbus Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1069 Jaeger St, Columbus, OH 43206-2678

🕒 6-10

+16146453067 Website Directions

EJ's Warrior Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3975 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43227-2305

+16149996361 Directions

Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Columbus Kids classesBJJ / grappling

6821 Flags Center Dr, Columbus, OH 43229-1565

+16148902340 Website Directions

Gracie UA Kids classesBJJ / grappling

Columbus, OH

+16143000606 Website Directions

Ho-I Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

10 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43214

+16142634701 Website Directions

McClellans Taekwondo Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

5564 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43230-1322

🕒 4:15pm - 8:30pm

+16145572660 Website Directions

Ronin Training Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1012 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212-3111

🕒 8:00 am - 8:30 pm

+16145653787 Website Directions

Safe House Grappling Academy Columbus Ohio Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1991 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207-2324

+16149467608 Website Directions

Short North Muay Thai Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

855 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212-2632

+16142996829 Website Directions

USA Seibukan Martial Arts Training Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1589 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212-2310

+16144870687 Website Directions

Worthington Martial Arts Institute Kids classes

983 Worthington Woods Loop Rd, Columbus, OH 43085-5743

🕒 4-6

+16148409400 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.