Kids Martial Arts Classes in Salem, OR

9 of the 19 martial arts schools we list in Salem 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.

Combat Sports Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2828 Cherry Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301-2799

+19712834494 Website Directions

Impact Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

2975 River Rd S, Salem, OR 97302

+15035448180 Website Directions

Karate for Kids - South Salem Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4564 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302-3918

+15033714856 Website Directions

Reason's World Taekwondo Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2290 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302-5374

+15033714272 Website Directions

Salem-Keizer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling

2345 McGilchrist St SE, Salem, OR 97302-1381

+15038777356 Website Directions

Seize The Vor Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

4240 25th Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301-0053

+19712409992 Website Directions

South Salem Shao-Lin Kempo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

4555 Liberty Rd S, Salem, OR 97302-5023

+15035891214 Website Directions

West Salem Shao-lin Kempo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

735 Edgewater St NW, Salem, OR 97304-3870

+15035819775 Website Directions

Zanshin Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1127 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301

🕒 Mon-6:30 pm (8:00 pm)

5038776593 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.