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FREESummer on the Hudson: Tai Chi
Sun, Aug 30 · 8:00 AM
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument · Upper West Side
Learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
Martial Arts Classes for Toddlers in Upper West Side, NYC
8 upcoming · 2 local studios
The Upper West Side offers 15 upcoming martial arts sessions across three studios, with a strong focus on karate and tai chi for young children. Classes range from free outdoor tai chi at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument to structured karate programs at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (winter sessions at $720) and Ripley-Grier Studios (drop-in Saturday classes at $25 per session). Filter by age group and day of week below to find the right fit for your schedule.
Looking wider? Kids Martial Arts Classes in NYC
Upcoming classes
martial_artsFREEmartial_artsFREESummer on the Hudson: Tai Chi
Sun, Sep 6 · 8:00 AM
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument · Upper West Side
Learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
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From $770Little Samurais Martial Arts Class (3-5 Yrs | Drop-off | Fall | Mondays | 3:15 PM)
Mon, Sep 14 · 3:15 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
15 Mondays: Sep 14, 2026- Jan 11, 2027 [Except: 9/21, 12/21, 12/28] In Person. Introduce your child to martial arts with our Little Samurais class, designed for children ages 3-5. Through playful activities and age-appropriate exercises, children learn basic martial arts movements and calisthenics techniques tailored to their developmental stage. Participants enhance coordination, balance, and motor skills and practice important values such as respect, patience, focus, and self-discipline. This class takes place in a safe and supportive environment, guided by 4th-degree black belt Mark Tome. Registration includes a brand new gi (martial arts uniform).
Ages 4–617-week course
martial_artsFrom $770Evolutionary Martial Arts Karate Class (6-8 Yrs | Drop-off | Fall | Mondays | 4:15 PM)
Mon, Sep 14 · 4:15 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
15 Mondays: Sep 14, 2026- Jan 11, 2027 [Except: 9/21, 12/21, 12/28] In Person. Empower your child with strength, confidence, and discipline in our Evolutionary Martial Arts class. This dynamic program blends traditional martial arts techniques with innovative teaching methods to create an engaging and developmentally appropriate experience. Students will learn striking, takedowns, blocks, and fundamental martial arts movements, all while enhancing coordination, balance, and motor skills. Through hands-on practice, they'll also develop core values like respect, patience, and self-discipline in a structured, supportive environment. Led by 4th-degree black belt Mark Tome, this class provides expert instruction in a safe and encouraging setting, helping young martial artists build both physical strength and character. Registration includes a brand-new gi (martial arts uniform).
Ages 4–617-week course
martial_artsFrom $815Little Samurais Martial Arts Class (4-6 Yrs | Drop-off | Fall | Tuesday | 3:15 PM)
Tue, Sep 15 · 3:15 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Tuesdays: Sep 15, 2026- Jan 12, 2027 [Except 12/22, 12/29] In Person. Introduce your child to martial arts with our Little Samurais class, designed for children ages 4 to 6. Through playful activities and age-appropriate exercises, children learn basic martial arts movements and calisthenics techniques tailored to their developmental stage. Participants enhance coordination, balance, and motor skills and practice important values such as respect, patience, focus, and self-discipline. This class takes place in a safe and supportive environment, guided by 4th-degree black belt Mark Tome. Registration also includes a new gi (martial arts uniform for students).
Ages 4–617-week course
martial_artsFrom $770Little Samurais Martial Arts Class (3-5 Yrs | Drop-off | Fall | Mondays | 3:15 PM)
Mon, Sep 21 · 3:15 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
15 Mondays: Sep 14, 2026- Jan 11, 2027 [Except: 9/21, 12/21, 12/28] In Person. Introduce your child to martial arts with our Little Samurais class, designed for children ages 3-5. Through playful activities and age-appropriate exercises, children learn basic martial arts movements and calisthenics techniques tailored to their developmental stage. Participants enhance coordination, balance, and motor skills and practice important values such as respect, patience, focus, and self-discipline. This class takes place in a safe and supportive environment, guided by 4th-degree black belt Mark Tome. Registration includes a brand new gi (martial arts uniform).
Ages 4–617-week course
martial_artsFrom $770Evolutionary Martial Arts Karate Class (6-8 Yrs | Drop-off | Fall | Mondays | 4:15 PM)
Mon, Sep 21 · 4:15 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
15 Mondays: Sep 14, 2026- Jan 11, 2027 [Except: 9/21, 12/21, 12/28] In Person. Empower your child with strength, confidence, and discipline in our Evolutionary Martial Arts class. This dynamic program blends traditional martial arts techniques with innovative teaching methods to create an engaging and developmentally appropriate experience. Students will learn striking, takedowns, blocks, and fundamental martial arts movements, all while enhancing coordination, balance, and motor skills. Through hands-on practice, they'll also develop core values like respect, patience, and self-discipline in a structured, supportive environment. Led by 4th-degree black belt Mark Tome, this class provides expert instruction in a safe and encouraging setting, helping young martial artists build both physical strength and character. Registration includes a brand-new gi (martial arts uniform).
Ages 4–617-week course
martial_artsFrom $815Little Samurais Martial Arts Class (4-6 Yrs | Drop-off | Fall | Tuesday | 3:15 PM)
Tue, Sep 22 · 3:15 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Tuesdays: Sep 15, 2026- Jan 12, 2027 [Except 12/22, 12/29] In Person. Introduce your child to martial arts with our Little Samurais class, designed for children ages 4 to 6. Through playful activities and age-appropriate exercises, children learn basic martial arts movements and calisthenics techniques tailored to their developmental stage. Participants enhance coordination, balance, and motor skills and practice important values such as respect, patience, focus, and self-discipline. This class takes place in a safe and supportive environment, guided by 4th-degree black belt Mark Tome. Registration also includes a new gi (martial arts uniform for students).
Ages 4–617-week course
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Frequently asked
What ages are martial arts classes for in Upper West Side?
Most martial arts classes in Upper West Side run for ages 3 years through 12 years. Specific age bands are listed on each class page so you can filter by what fits your child.
How much do martial arts classes cost in Upper West Side?
Prices in Upper West Side range from about $25 through $50 per class; most schools sell multi-month memberships. Free events and drop-in pricing are flagged on each class card.
Do I need to register in advance for martial arts classes?
Most studio-run martial arts classes require advance registration through the studio's booking page. Library and city-park martial arts programs are typically drop-in, though some popular sessions release a limited number of tickets in advance.
What style is taught?
NYC schools cover a mix of karate, taekwondo, brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, and mixed-martial-arts curricula. The discipline is listed on each studio's page.