Kids Martial Arts Classes in Norfolk, VA

8 of the 15 martial arts schools we list in Norfolk 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.

Choe's HapKiDo Tidewater VA Karate, Martial Arts and Kickboxing Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

312 W Bute St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1302

+17578313190 Website Directions

Clayton Phillips Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

222 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517

7576513004 Website Directions

Kobukan Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

9563 Shore Dr, Norfolk, VA 23518-1711

+17579638463 Website Directions

Kraken Grappling Club Kids classesBJJ / grappling

3856 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518-3414

+17574708312 Website Directions

Miyanci Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

9520 Twentieth Bay St, Norfolk, VA 23518-6231

+17575501867 Website Directions

Norfolk BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2119 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517-1926

+17575150231 Website Directions

Ocean View Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

9651 First View St, Norfolk, VA 23503-1649

🕒 Mon - Fri 4:30

+17579045615 Website Directions

The House of Muay Thai Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2119 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517

+17573839293 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.