Kids Martial Arts Classes in Arlington, VA

9 of the 17 martial arts schools we list in Arlington 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 of Northern Virginia Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

601 N Vermont St, Arlington, VA 22203

+15713171987 Website Directions

American Sport Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4444 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22204-1340

🕒 thur. fri. 5:45pm 6:30pm

+15713979217 Website Directions

Arlington Judo Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2133 N Taft St, Arlington, VA 22201

+17032284747 Website Directions

District Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

927 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203

🕒 thursday 6:30am - 10:00pm

+17039883474 Website Directions

Endeavor Martial Arts Center Kids classes

3000 10th St N, Arlington, VA 22201-2124

+17033400348 Website Directions

EvolveAll Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1058 S Walter Reed Dr, Arlington, VA 22204-4873

+15713128558 Website Directions

Kogaion Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

2788 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206-3438

+17037327974 Website Directions

Original Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

4756 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207-2528

🕒 saturday 11:00am - 01:00pm

+12026792237 Website Directions

Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1041 S Edgewood St, Arlington, VA 22204-4813

+17035211000 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.