Kids Martial Arts Classes in Rhode Island
56 of the 159 martial arts schools we track in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island page.
Warwick 8
Chea's Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
30 Coronado Rd, Warwick, RI 02886-1450
Don Rodrigues Karate Academy & CBR Kickboxing Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
190 Commerce Dr, Warwick, RI 02886
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Warwick Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
2200 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02889-3107
Iron Faith Wrestling Kids classes
53 Venturi Ave, Warwick, RI 02888
Legacy Martial Arts Warwick Kids classes
2519 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02889-4201
Mastery Martial Arts Kids classes
615 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886-1882
New Wave Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2327 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI 02889
State of the Arts Karate and Wellness Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1160 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886-4202
Coventry 4
Coventry BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
53 Sandy Bottom Rd, Coventry, RI 02816-5863
Mastery Martial Arts - Coventry Kids classes
1026 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, RI 02816-6104
Mayo Quanchi Judo and Wrestling Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
17 Sandy Bottom Rd, Coventry, RI 02816-5863
Yang Ki Yin School of Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1010 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, RI 02816-6119
Cranston 4
Mastery Martial Arts Kids classes
14 Oneida St, Cranston, RI 02920-7311
Mastery Youth Summer Camp Kids classes
11 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, RI 02921-2003
Premier Martial Arts Cranston Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1099 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
US Taekwondo Complex Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1441 Elmwood Ave, Cranston, RI 02910-3849
Johnston 4
Derderian Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
11 Commerce Way, Johnston, RI 02919-4613
Mastery Martial Arts Kids classes
1386 Atwood Ave, Johnston, RI 02919-4911
RI Self-Defense Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
515 Greenville Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
Rising Sun Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
8 Dyerville Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
Providence 4
Main Street Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
1282 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904-1830
Ocean State Okinawa-Te Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1282 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904-1830
Pathway Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1216 Smith St, Providence, RI 02908-2009
Providence BJJ - PVD BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
4 Aurora St, Providence, RI 02908-5403
North Kingstown 3
Cerio Ambrosia Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
7610 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852-3900
🕒 Thu 11:00 am-8:00 pm
+14012951220 Website All North Kingstown martial arts schools
Hong's World Class Taekwondo Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6190 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852-1404
+14018854900 Website All North Kingstown martial arts schools
Turbo Kickboxing Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
1051 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852-4163
+14013797944 Website All North Kingstown martial arts schools
Smithfield 3
American Martial Arts Smithfield Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
3 Commerce St, Smithfield, RI 02828-3028
Mastery Martial Arts Kids classes
23 Appian Way, Smithfield, RI 02917-1777
Mastery Martial Arts - Smithfield Kids classes
445 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
Bristol 2
Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
655 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809-5131
Ultimate Defense Bristol Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2 Peter Rd, Bristol, RI 02809-2620
Middletown 2
Mission First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
999 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842-6384
Newport Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
800 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842-7222
North Providence 2
Ricardo Cavalcanti BJJ Rhode Island Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1910 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911-1752
+14016966890 Website All North Providence martial arts schools
Self Defense Northeast Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
55 Douglas Pike, North Providence, RI 02917
(401) 349-5883 Website All North Providence martial arts schools
North Smithfield 2
Kodokai Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
175 Eddie Dowling Hwy, North Smithfield, RI 02896
🕒 ursday 4:30pm-8:00pm
+14016782148 Website All North Smithfield martial arts schools
Mastery Martial arts North Smithfield Kids classes
900 Victory Hwy, North Smithfield, RI 02896
4019215048 Website All North Smithfield martial arts schools
Pawtucket 2
Providence Aikikai Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
545 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Tri-Force MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
181 Conant St, Pawtucket, RI 02860-1850
🕒 urs 10:30 AM-8:00 PM
West Warwick 2
Cellucci's Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
555 Quaker Ln, West Warwick, RI 02893-2187
Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
71 Manchester St, West Warwick, RI 02893-5329
Barrington 1
Mastery Martial Arts Kids classes
286 Maple Ave, Barrington, RI 02806-3400
Chepachet 1
Village Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
840 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814-1460
Cumberland 1
Mastery Martial Arts Kids classes
1702 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864-4842
East Greenwich 1
Mastery Martial Arts -East Greenwich Kids classes
555 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818-3645
+14013495800 Website All East Greenwich martial arts schools
East Providence 1
EP Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
345 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-2609
+14014893189 Website All East Providence martial arts schools
Exeter 1
Elevate Dojo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
560 S County Trail Building C, Exeter, RI 02822
Jamestown 1
Pascoag 1
SANRYUKAI MARTIAL ARTS Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1 High St, Pascoag, RI 02859
Riverside 1
Self Defense Training Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1235 Wampanoag Trl, Riverside, RI 02915-1231
South Kingstown 1
Pride Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1958 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879-1613
+14012843151 Website All South Kingstown martial arts schools
Tiverton 1
RI Kenpo Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1152 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878-2530
Wakefield 1
START BJJ Academy of Rhode Island Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1958 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879-1613
Westerly 1
Kiefer's Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
114 Granite St, Westerly, RI 02891-2459
Wyoming 1
East Coast Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
12 Stilson Rd, Wyoming, RI 02898-1026
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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.
How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.
Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
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.