Kids Martial Arts Classes in Columbia, SC

6 of the 29 martial arts schools we list in Columbia 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.

Jitsu Academy SC Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

1674 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212-8699

+18037645008 Website Directions

Lycan Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1916 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201-3544

+18036361936 Website Directions

Nitro Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing

8907 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-6363

+18032014727 Website Directions

Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3510 Bush River Rd Bldg C, Columbia, SC 29210

(803) 750-0000 Website Directions

The Warrior Warehouse Training Institute Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2901 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204-1437

+18035697885 Website Directions

Tiger Rock Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

9557 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-4305

+18038659603 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.