Kids Martial Arts Classes in Tacoma, WA

8 of the 34 martial arts schools we list in Tacoma 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.

Amerindo Self Defense Systems Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

9702 B St E, Tacoma, WA 98445-2066

+12538413770 Website Directions

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Tacoma Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3630 S Cedar St, Tacoma, WA 98409-5702

+12532546538 Website Directions

Brito's Kickboxing Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

1148 72nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98404-1800

Website Directions

Conquest Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5604 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404-2500

🕒 Tue 4:15pm-8pm, Thu 4:15pm-8pm

+12067909485 Website Directions

Logic Jiu Jitsu Club Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

15719 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444

🕒 Saturday: 9AM-11PM

+12533676779 Website Directions

Nova Ryu BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

3912 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404-4621

+12535084373 Website Directions

Tacoma Aikikai Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2502 S 12th St, Tacoma, WA 98405-2710

+12532579177 Website Directions

The Trench Jiujitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

4125 49th Ave NE, Tacoma, WA 98422-2423

+12534610006 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.