Kids Martial Arts Classes in South Dakota
20 of the 52 martial arts schools we track in South Dakota 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 South Dakota page.
Sioux Falls 9
605 Ninja Kids classes
2101 W 41st St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105-6103
🕒 Mon - Thurs: 3:00 PM
Dakota Budokan Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
2000 W 42nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105-6206
🕒 Mondays at 6pm
Hoover's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2101 W 41st St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105-6103
Midwest Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
5014 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
🕒 Mon: 6pm
Misfits Grappling Club Kids classesBJJ / grappling
3506 N Casco Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-7035
Next Edge Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
909 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103-1603
🕒 Mon-Fri: 6:00am
Next Edge Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
909 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
🕒 Mon-Fri: 6:00am
Sioux Falls Hapkido & Judo Club LLC Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
3504 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105-6462
Tiger Rock Martial Arts Academy Kids classes
5109 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108-5443
Rapid City 4
Black Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
3325 W Main St, Rapid City, SD 57702-2319
Black Hills Bujin Ki Ryu JuJitsu Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2200 N Maple Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701-7820
🕒 Monday, Wednesday & Friday 4:30 pm
Buckingham's ATA Martial Arts & Karate For Kids Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
5955 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
🕒 Monday and Wednesday @ 4:00 PM
Gold Bar Training Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
2090 Deadwood Ave, Rapid City, SD 57702-0429
Brookings 2
Brookings TaeKwonDo LLC Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
919 Main Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006
🕒 Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun 9am-5pm
No Illusions Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
323 6th St, Brookings, SD 57006-1407
Belle Fourche 1
Northern Hills Bujin Ki Ryu JuJitsu Kids classes
1804 7th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717-2006
Mitchell 1
Synergy combat club Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
405 N Main St, Mitchell, SD 57301
Pierre 1
AJF Martial Arts of Pierre, SD Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
221 W Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
Spearfish 1
Spearfish Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
3103 E Fairgrounds Loop Ste 1, Spearfish, SD 57783
Tea 1
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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.