Kids Martial Arts Classes in Lexington, SC

6 of the 21 martial arts schools we list in Lexington 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.

Carter's Academy of Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1216 North Main, Lexington, SC 29072

(803) 546-6079 Website Directions

Genova Family Karate of Lexington Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

169 US-378, Lexington, SC 29072

+18033582500 Website Directions

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1216 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-2453

+18035466079 Website Directions

Nihon Goshin Aikido Yudansha-Kai Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1216 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-2453

+18035466079 Website Directions

Powerhouse MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

114 N Church St, Lexington, SC 29072-2808

+18037486948 Website Directions

Vitali Family Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

108 Scarborough Dr, Lexington, SC 29072

+18037850007 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.