Kids Martial Arts Classes in Washington, DC
17 of the 33 martial arts schools we list in Washington 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.
BETA Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1353 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009-4807
Capoeira Barro Vermelho Kids classes
3001 Sherman Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001-3913
DC Aikido Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
2639 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008-1537
DC Judo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
3415 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
DC Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
5200 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
DragonGate DC Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1234 Quincy St NE, Washington, DC 20017
Estilo Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
770 Park Rd NW, Washington, DC 20010-1794
Hung Tao Choi Mei Leadership Institute Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
1351 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
JTR Jujutsu International Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
4429 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016-2141
N-Flux Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1722 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006-3770
Northeast Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3520 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017-2544
Premier Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2009 Walt Lincoln Way NE, Washington, DC 20002-1662
Samurai Training Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
613 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Tae Kwon Do College - Capitol Hill Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
820 6th St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4326
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Team Yoo Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
5185 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016-3341
The Capoeira Spot Kids classes
2008 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018-2835
Yong Studios DC Kids classes
4445 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016-2149
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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.