Kids Martial Arts Classes in NYC
193 upcoming kids martial arts listings are spread across 37 distinct studios and venues, from dedicated dojos and boxing gyms to a JCC, with 10 of those listings free. The heaviest concentration of listings sits in Stuyvesant Heights, Longwood, Emerson Hill, and Breezy Point, with additional clusters in Crown Heights and Long Island City. The typical paid listing runs between $100 and $230, and the age bands covered vary widely per studio, with several starting at 3 or 4 years old and extending to 17. Each studio listed below links to its full schedule so you can check specific class times and registration details directly.
20 top picks 4 freeUpdated August 28, 2026 · all 5 boroughs
The 20 best right now
Ranked by how much they have on the calendar and how complete their listings are — never by anyone paying us.
1Brooklyn Judo Academy
Bay Ridge·Ages 4–17·prices vary
Weekend sessions
2
Enter The Dragon Karate Dojo
Breezy Point·Ages 3–17·$10–$100
Weekday & weekend classes
3Clockwork Jiu Jitsu
NoHo·Ages 4–13·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
4
David Branch Jiu Jitsu
Stuyvesant Heights·Ages 4–12·prices vary
Weekday classes
5
MAUSA Health & Fitness Center
Crown Heights·Up to age 12·$230
Weekday classes
6
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Upper West Side·Ages 4–6·$770–$815
Weekday classes
7Genyukan Dojo
Rego Park·Ages 4–13·prices vary
Weekend sessions
8
Dento Teki Na Judo & Jujitsu Dojo
Travis·Ages 4–12·prices vary
Classes most days
9
JMA BKNY
Homecrest·Ages 4–13·prices vary
Classes most days
10
Bayonne Martial Arts
Greenwich Village·Ages 3–13·prices vary
Classes most days
11
Spartak Sports Club
Emerson Hill·Ages 4–13·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
12
Team Prospect Martial Arts
Longwood·prices vary
Classes most days
13
Ironhand Boxing Staten Island
West Brighton·Up to age 16·prices vary
Weekday classes
14
Team Jucao Long Island City
Long Island City·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
15
Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do & Tai Chi Chaun Center
Staten Island·Ages 3–12·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
16
F.C. Chaos Boxing & Fitness
Charleston·Ages 6–13·Free
Weekday & weekend classes
17
Sambo & Judo School (Staten Island)
Midland Beach·Ages 5–7·prices vary
Weekday classes
18
Next Evolution Martial Arts
East Harlem·Ages 3–4·prices vary
Weekend sessions
19
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
Upper West Side·Free
Weekend sessions
20
Staten Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA
West Brighton·Ages 5+·prices vary
Weekday classes
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Frequently asked
What ages are martial arts classes for in NYC?
Most martial arts classes in NYC 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 NYC?
Prices in NYC 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.
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Listings come from studio, library, museum and NYC Parks schedules we re-check on a schedule. Prices and age bands are whatever the provider publishes — always confirm on their own registration page before you go.