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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

+12025380422 Website Directions

Capoeira Barro Vermelho Kids classes

3001 Sherman Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001-3913

+12028383907 Website Directions

DC Aikido Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2639 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008-1537

+12026292560 Website Directions

DC Judo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

3415 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017

+13042839461 Website Directions

DC Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

5200 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

2026700087 Website Directions

DragonGate DC Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1234 Quincy St NE, Washington, DC 20017

+12022108079 Website Directions

Estilo Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

770 Park Rd NW, Washington, DC 20010-1794

+12024998541 Website Directions

Hung Tao Choi Mei Leadership Institute Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

1351 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

+12022322387 Website Directions

JTR Jujutsu International Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4429 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016-2141

+12022038056 Website Directions

N-Flux Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1722 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006-3770

+12023407790 Website Directions

Northeast Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3520 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017-2544

+12025264119 Website Directions

Premier Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2009 Walt Lincoln Way NE, Washington, DC 20002-1662

+12028442711 Website Directions

Samurai Training Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

613 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

(202) 905-2627 Website Directions

Tae Kwon Do College - Capitol Hill Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

820 6th St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4326

🕒 beginner classes are held at 6:00 p.m. on ...

+12022715449 Website Directions

Team Yoo Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

5185 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016-3341

+12026559662 Website Directions

The Capoeira Spot Kids classes

2008 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018-2835

+12028133960 Website Directions

Yong Studios DC Kids classes

4445 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016-2149

+12029669677 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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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.