Kids Martial Arts Classes in Salt Lake City, UT

13 of the 35 martial arts schools we list in Salt Lake City 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.

10Th Planet Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

215 S 1000 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

+18019536477 Website Directions

Fusion Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

615 E Simpson Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84106-1415

+18014149852 Website Directions

Kids Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City 7 & Up Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1939 Murray-Holladay Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-5105

+18019675269 Website Directions

Kim's Academy of Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1602 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

+14356408059 Website Directions

Kishindo Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2261 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84109-2634

+18014875622 Website Directions

Marangoni Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling

480 E 6th Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103-3034

+13857075567 Website Directions

Pace Academy Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

3341 S 275 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84115-4549

+18014663860 Website Directions

Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Salt Lake City Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

615 E Simpson Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84106-1415

+18018106550 Website Directions

Salt Lake Capoeira & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

663 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

+18016334006 Website Directions

Salt Lake City Shotokan Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Westminster College Fitness, Wellness and Recreation Department, 1840 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105-3617

+18015804767 Website Directions

Salt Lake SideKicks Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1180 E Brickyard Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84106-2555

+18018984264 Website Directions

The Pit SLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1171 S Richards St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-3112

+18014033010 Website Directions

Wasatch Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2375 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84109

+18018199542 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.