Martial arts classes and after-school programs include classes in karate, taekwondo, judo, and others. Kids love these for the self-defense skills they gain, as well as having an exciting way to exercise and make new friends. Under the list of courses find more information about benefits and advice on finding the best class for you. Read more
Programs listed below offer dedicated martial arts training that may include progression through belts or instruction from professional martial arts trainers. Consult program listings for details.
Feb 05 - Dec 31, 2024
Martial Arts classes work on keeping the body and the mind active. Have fun while practicing a little self-control. Visit website |
Feb 29 - Dec 31, 2024
Train martial arts from the comfort of your home, stay fit, reduce anxiety. Separate online classes for children, teens. Visit website |
Feb 05 - Dec 31, 2024
Martial Arts classes work on keeping the body and the mind active. Have fun while practicing a little self-control. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
Karate camp for kids is much more than karate. Social Games, Bully Prevention, Fitness, Goal Setting, Outdoor Activities Visit website |
Oct 06, 2023 - Jun 07, 2024
PA Day Camp includes karate classes, arts and crafts, games, activities, park outings and much more. Visit website |
Jul 08 - Aug 30, 2024
Dive into an epic summer of growth and fun at OMAC Martial Arts Camp! Unleash your potential. Visit website |
Oct 11, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
Improve on coordination, cooperation, and focus through our low student-to-instructor ratio sessions. Visit website |
Oct 11, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
Our adult classes are a great place to meet new people, get active, and develop new skills. Visit website |
Oct 11, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
Build on your martial arts skills. Learn to lead others in a class warm up and become confident in yourself. Visit website |
Sep 26, 2023 - Jun 28, 2024
Morning care with activities to invigorate and prepare your child for their school day combined with after school karate. Visit website |
Apr 01, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
OMAC's After School Pickup: Where martial arts meets education, fostering discipline and empowerment for young minds. Visit website |
Oct 03, 2023 - Jun 28, 2024
Karate classes for kids aged 4-6 years teaching focus, composure, listening and Karate basics. Visit website |
Sep 26, 2023 - Jun 28, 2024
Morning program to prepare children for school with active stretching, core and movement work. Visit website |
Oct 11, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
FREE Martial Arts / Karate / Taekwon-Do TRIAL WEEK Visit website |
Sep 26, 2023 - Jun 28, 2024
After School Karate - pick up from local schools, daily Karate class - free playtime at our activities and Lego stations Visit website |
Oct 03, 2023 - Jul 27, 2024
Karate classes for kids aged 4-6 years teaching focus, composure, listening and Karate basics. Visit website |
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Jul 02 - Jul 26, 2024
Develop your transferable leadership skills in a safe space. Learn to work with children of all ages! Visit website |
Jun 28 - Aug 15, 2024
Tamarack is the magical setting for the building of skills, confidence, friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Visit website |
Jun 12 - Aug 08, 2024
Live and work at an elephant sanctuary and explore the beauty of culture of Thailand and these majestic creatures. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
Community camp feel with a variety of awesome outdoor activities! Visit website |
Jun 26 - Aug 31, 2024
Fostering bravery and strength in girls through summer activities, while promoting connection and empowerment through sport. Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 09, 2024
Participants in these one-of-a-kind camps will spend 50% of their day doing STEM activities and the other 50% playing sports. Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 09, 2024
Laurus Summer Camp has been the leading academic camp that provides a fun and safe environment to children aged 3-15. Visit website |
Jun 30 - Aug 18, 2024
Your camper deserves a summer of fun, friends and success! Learn how a summer at Camp Kodiak can change their life. Visit website |
Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2024
Our camps are filled with tons of fun activities, excursions and Taekwondo lessons! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
Summer Karate Camp includes Karate, Yoga, Outdoor Park and Splash Pad play time, Beach, Crafts, Games and Activities. Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 16, 2024
Our Soccer Camp provides campers ages 7-13 an opportunity to build their soccer skills on a full-sized turf Soccer Field! Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 16, 2024
Laurus Summer Camp has been the leading academic camp that provides a fun and safe environment to children aged 3-15. Visit website |
Jul 15 - Jul 19, 2024
Our summer camps are filled with fun Taekwondo classes and so much more to keep your energetic young one busy! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
uOttawa Engineering Outreach Summer Camps and Gee-Gees Camps partner up to offer STEM & Sports camps. Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 16, 2024
Campers will create their very own ROBLOX video game with the help of our Coding Specialists! Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 02, 2024
Laurus Summer Camp has been the leading academic camp that provides a fun and safe environment to children aged 3-15. Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 16, 2024
In Magic Camp, campers will learn how to perform mind-boggling magic tricks that they can take home to their families! Visit website |
Aug 19 - Aug 23, 2024
Our camps include Taekwondo lessons and tons of other fun planned activities! Visit website |
Jul 14 - Jul 20, 2024
Olympia gives kids professional instruction and guidance to grow and excel – and to have fun while they do it! Visit website |
Jul 08 - Jul 12, 2024
This week we'll be going to the SCIENCE CENTER! Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 16, 2024
Program and control your very own robot to accomplish a number of challenges with the help of our Robotics Specialist! Visit website |
Aug 26 - Aug 30, 2024
Our camps are filled with tons of fun activities and Taekwondo lessons! Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 09, 2024
Laurus Summer Camp has been the leading academic camp that provides a fun and safe environment to children aged 3-15. Visit website |
Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2024
Our camps include Taekwondo lessons and tons of fun activities! Visit website |
Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2024
Introducing campers to local hero's that will share tips on how to be safe in the community. Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 16, 2024
Our Basketball Camp provides campers ages 7-13 an opportunity to build their skills on a full-sized indoor basketball court! Visit website |
Jul 08 - Aug 30, 2024
Our summer camp is filled with tons and fun and weekly field trips! Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 09, 2024
Laurus Summer Camp has been the leading academic camp that provides a fun and safe environment to children aged 3-15. Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 16, 2024
Laurus Summer Camp has been the leading academic camp that provides a fun and safe environment to children aged 3-15. Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 09, 2024
Laurus Summer Camp has been the leading academic camp that provides a fun and safe environment to children aged 3-15. Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 16, 2024
Laurus Summer Camp has been the leading academic camp that provides a fun and safe environment to children aged 3-15. Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 09, 2024
Laurus Summer Camp has been the leading academic camp that provides a fun and safe environment to children aged 3-15. Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 16, 2024
Laurus Summer Camp has been the leading academic camp that provides a fun and safe environment to children aged 3-15. Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 16, 2024
Laurus Summer Camp has been the leading academic camp that provides a fun and safe environment to children aged 3-15. Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 16, 2024
Visual Art Camp provides campers with the opportunity to create a unique work of art each week while building art skills! Visit website |
Jul 01 - Aug 16, 2024
Bayview Glen offers both traditional day camp experiences and more specialized skill-building camp experiences! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 16, 2024
Laurus Summer Camp has been the leading academic camp that provides a fun and safe environment to children aged 3-15. Visit website |
Jun 24 - Aug 16, 2024
Laurus Summer Camp has been the leading academic camp that provides a fun and safe environment to children aged 3-15. Visit website |
Aug 05 - Aug 09, 2024
Our camps include tons of fun activities and instructed Taekwondo lessons! Visit website |
Jul 29 - Aug 02, 2024
Our camps our filled with tons of fun activities, excursions and Taekwondo! Visit website |
We list kids’ martial arts programs from across the country. Find your city in the list below and browse programs in your area.
Classes are just one way to advance through belts in a martial arts discipline. Here are other ways kids can immerse themselves in martial arts.
Here's a quick overview of what kids learn in the variety of martial arts classes listed on our site. Consult each program for specifics of what they offer.
Self-control. Flexibility, coordination, spatial awareness, and physical strength are all part of martial arts programs. Kids explore various ways their body moves and, as a result, they gain greater physical and mental control over themselves. Through this, kids recognize where their physical strength lies and apply this knowledge in other areas of daily lives.
Self-defense. Martial arts are the path to self-defense. Students' focus is on protecting themselves from harm. Safe blocking practices are used in these programs, allowing kids to stay protected in class. They feel empowered by their improved physicality and their knowledge of how to defend themselves.
Perseverance. Acquiring belts in any martial art comes with perseverance and patience. Programs encourage students to rebound from mistakes, and to push forward with their training and development. They internalize the value of independence, perseverance, and self-discipline.
Transferable physical skills. The flexibility, control, and strength acquired in martial arts programs can apply to other activities. Sports such as hockey, soccer, or even dance all need discipline, control, and commitment, to which kids can transfer skills.
Discipline. Martial arts programs focus on fun while requiring regular discipline. Kids are taught to refrain from flaunting using skills aggressively. In order to rise through belt levels, kids need to practice on their own and drive themselves to improve.
Promotes fitness maintenance. Each martial arts program promotes active living. Kids take part in various exercises, stretches, and drills that boost adrenaline. Personal exposure to the benefits of keeping active enhances children’s overall health and wellbeing. A love of martial arts can be carried into adulthood.
Satisfies kids’ need for energy release. Whether it’s a before- or after-school program, martial arts satisfies kids’ need to burn energy. Meditation and physical exercises taught in these programs allow kids to better understand their personal energy and how to use it wisely.
Raises leaders and helpers. Classes are led by strong, insightful, constructive leaders and young martial artists develop leadership skills as they observe. Social skills, responsibility, and emotional awareness are promoted in these classes. This growth will be useful to kids in class but also in school and work.
Focus on improving character. A child’s character definitely improves as a result of martial arts programs. They learn about empathy, responsibility, respect for others, and for themselves. Martial arts are rooted in philosophies that are holistic, aimed toward enlightenment through consistent practice. Development of a deep character from an early age gives kids advantages throughout life.
Creates community. Kids approach martial arts individually, but peers are a great source of feedback and encouragement. They progress naturally alongside people their age. Through this, kids create a community that provides space for them to grow and be themselves.
When reviewing martial arts classes, here are some questions to ask. These will help you sort through options and find the class that can best help your child.:
We also list camps and programs focused on specific martial arts as well as those that can help develop skills and strength that benefit martial arts training. See our recommendations below:
Karate camps focus on this most famous and influential of martial arts. Karate is the art of "the open hand," focusing on linear, harder movements.
Taekwondo camp focus on this powerful form of martial arts, originated in Korea. It can be said to be more physical than some other forms, as it involves using one’s leg, feet, arms, and hands.
Yoga classes for kids, yoga camp, or meditation camp are all worthy complements to martial arts, giving kids a focus on stretching and breathing that comes from these disciplines.
Sports camp is ideal for martial artists who want to increase flexibility and leg strength. Some examples of camps that work the right muscles include soccer camp, skating camp, and gymnastics camp.
Combine this with advice from the rest of our guide:
"How to pick the best martial arts class for your child." Claire Gagne. Todaysparent.com.
"How To Keep Your Child Motivated In Martial Arts." Evolve-mma.com
How many Martial arts classes are there?
There are 16 programs specializing in Martial Arts. In addition, there are 40 programs offering martial arts as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.
What are the fees to attend Martial arts classes?
Fees for Martial arts classes range from FREE to $750 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
What age do Martial arts classes start at?
There are programs available for children aged 4 through 19.
Where can parents meet with Martial arts classes?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.
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