Kids Martial Arts Classes in Nashville, TN
18 of the 47 martial arts schools we list in Nashville 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.
Aikido at Nashville Aikikai Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1701 Fatherland St, Nashville, TN 37206-2027
🕒 Friday, July 18th at 6:30 PM, Saturday the
American Karate Academy - East Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2624 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216
Artista Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
2203 Bandywood Dr, Nashville, TN 37215-2756
Broken Anvil Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
1249 Northgate Business Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37115-2487
Chonburi Muay Thai Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2905 Wingate Ave, Nashville, TN 37211-2523
Elite Martial Arts - Bellevue Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
215 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37221
🕒 Monday: 5:15pm Monday: 6:00pm
Executive Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
6410 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209-2970
🕒 Tues & Thur - 5pm & 6pm
KSA Martial Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
4910 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209-3413
Legion Jiu Jitsu / Checkmat West Nashville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
7741 US-70S, Nashville, TN 37221
Legion Jiu Jitsu Nashville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1056 E Trinity Ln, Nashville, TN 37216-3005
Liberdade Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1016 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203-4712
Music City Hapkido Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
Ksa Martial Academy, 4910 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209-3413
Nashville Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6601 Sugar Valley Dr, Nashville, TN 37211-7091
Nashville Shotokan Karate Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3955 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Profectus Jiu Jitsu - Bellevue Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
7648 Highway 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221-1742
Shaolin Concepts School of Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
902 Hart Ln, Nashville, TN 37216-2626
Shin's Martial Arts Institute Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
7731 Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221
🕒 Mon: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
SwiftKick Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
403 Harding Industrial Dr, Nashville, TN 37211-3105
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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.