Kids Martial Arts Classes in Charlottesville, VA

9 of the 15 martial arts schools we list in Charlottesville 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.

7 Tigers Taekwondo and Hapkido Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

341 Towncenter Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22911-5617

🕒 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm

+14342969933 Website Directions

Black Belt Success Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

435 Gander Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901-8320

+14342312686 Website Directions

Charlottesville Shotokan Karate Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1000 Belmont Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902

+14344092126 Website Directions

Gracie Charlottesville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

381 Hillsdale Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901

+14346884482 Website Directions

International Black Belt Center Kids classes

624 Berkmar Cir, Charlottesville, VA 22901

+14349738885 Website Directions

Laughing Dragon Kung Fu Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3006 Berkmar Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901

+14349730318 Website Directions

Mountain-Kim Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

376 Pantops Ctr, Charlottesville, VA 22911-8679

+14342450202 Website Directions

Tiger USA World Class Taekwondo and Family Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

620 Riverside Shops Way, Charlottesville, VA 22911-8443

+14342027502 Website Directions

UpLevel Family Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

460 29th Place Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22901

+14342183067 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.