Kids Martial Arts Classes in Reading, PA

5 of the 14 martial arts schools we list in Reading 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.

East Coast Karate, LLC Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3000 W Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19609

+16106705300 Website Directions

Elite Leadership Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Shillington Plaza, 8 Parkside Ave, Reading, PA 19607

+14847096260 Website Directions

Lanakila Martial Arts Kids classes

1 Meridian Blvd, Reading, PA 19610-3225

+14843558153 Website Directions

MMA Academy - Pereira BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1414 Moss St, Reading, PA 19604-1812

+16104414559 Website Directions

Wyomissing ATA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

98 Commerce Dr, Reading, PA 19610-3313

+16103753170 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.