Kids Martial Arts Classes in Charleston, SC

7 of the 23 martial arts schools we list in Charleston 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.

American Top Team Lowcountry Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1850 Wallace School Rd Ste A, Charleston, SC 29407

🕒 Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm

8435614848 Website Directions

Daniel Island Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

126 Seven Farms Drive Suite 270, Charleston, SC 29492

+18433430004 Website Directions

Gracie Jiujitsu Charleston Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-4604

+18433646649 Website Directions

Holy City Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

327 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412-2548

+14072219280 Website Directions

Japan Karate Institute James Island Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

915 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412-3907

+18437543074 Website Directions

Japan Karate Institute West Ashley Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1954 Ashley River Rd Ste B, Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 763-9661 Website Directions

National Karate MMA Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1119 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-5941

+18435564144 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.