Martial arts for kids

Some of us may balk at the idea of our kids learning martial arts, but there’s so much more to the discipline than just dishing out karate chops in the playground!

As well as teaching them self-defence skills – so important in today’s world – martial arts build strength and flexibility, and also encourage self-discipline, focus and attention to detail.

We’ve rounded up the best martial arts for kids in your area for all ages and stages. With so many different types of martial arts on offer, there’s something for every child to try.

Whether they fancy the combative karate, with its emphasis on striking poses, the physicality of judo, with its throws and holds, or the Korean art of self-defence, tae kwon do.

Whether your child is a complete beginner or already working through their gradings, our guide will help you find the right martial arts class near you.

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Cluarankwai Judo Club

Kilmarnock

All of our Judo classes are coached by BJA Senior Club coaches and UKCC Level 1 & 2 Coaches.

Kent Samurai Jujitsu

Dartford

Jujitsu coaching for all ages. Do you or your children want to have fun, get fit and learn self defence? If your answer is yes then this is the martial art for you. ...

Family Martial Arts - Wing Chun Kung Fu

Hornchurch

We have a special "Little Dragons" class for 3 to 5 year olds along with all our other classes for your older children. We teach the children not only to kick and punch bu...

Satori Shotokan Karate Club

Chesterfield

Kids (8 years and over), Adults (Men, Women), Teenagers and Senior Citizens. Gain confidence, self-assurance, co-ordination, well being, fitness and self-defence. Gain a ...

London Aikido Dojo - Aikido Canada Water

London

The practice of Aikido can benefit everyone, regardless of age or gender. Anyone who attends regular well run classes, can enjoy and improve their health and fitness as wel...

Kids Kung Fu (Croydon)

South Croydon

How would you like your child to be more disciplined? What about having better concentration at school? Or better behaviour at home? Would you like them to have the confide...

Harris Judo Club

Orpington

Judo is many things to different people. It is a fun sport, an art, a discipline, a recreational or social activity, a fitness program, a means of self-defence or combat, a...

Total Martial Arts

Hull

The KFM kid's programme has been developed over many years. The KFM kids programme is not just martial arts training; from the physical aspect! But it is an education...

Capoeira kids class Brighton

Brighton

Capoeira is a completely unique Brazilian art-form, combining discipline, music, dance, self-defence and physical training. As a global movement, Capoeira joins people from...

Choi Kwang Do

Brighton

Choi Kwang Do gives children a positive way to burn calories and socialise with quality friends in a safe setting (remember Choi is non-contact and non-competitive). It als...

Carmarthen Judo Club

Carmarthen

Carmarthen Judo Club runs training sessions to cater for all standards of participants from the age of 5 years. On advice from the Medical Commission the under eight ye...

North Walsham Sports Centre

North Walsham

At North Walsham Sports Centre, they’re dedicated to helping the local community get active, stay active and enjoy being active. At the centre, you can enjoy a vast array o...

Taekwon-Do for 4yrs+ at Unit 95, The Dolphin, Poole: Poole TKD Academy

Poole

Taekwon-Do classes for 4-7yrs, 8-12yrs and 13yrs+. 45min sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4.45pm. Family discount available. White Belt Beginners to Black Bel...

Southampton Ki Aikido

Southampton

Ki Aikido is the application of Ki principles to martial art training. Ki Aikido is therefore a way of training mind and body, not simply a means of self-defence. It is pra...

Children's Karate Classes for 4 - 11 Years in Flitwick & St Neots

Flitwick

Fusion Martial Arts have been providing the highest quality Karate tuition for Children aged 4 to 11 in St Neots & Flitwick for over 14 years! We believe that every child s...

Children's Karate Classes for 4-11 years in St Neots & Flitwick

St Neots

Fusion Martial Arts have been providing the highest quality Karate tuition for Children aged 4 to 11 in St Neots & Flitwick for over 14 years! We believe that every child s...

Blackburn & Darwen Martial Arts

Blackburn

Improve your fitness, learn a new skill and learn how to defend yourself! At Blackburn and Darwen Martial Arts we do all this and more.. Our family friendly classes and ...

Preston Martial Arts

Preston

-TaeKwonDo Classes for all of the family! - Children's classes 5-8 years, 8-11 years, +11 years, Family classes. - Learn self defence, improve fitness and have fun. - C...

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Free Online Exercise Classes!

Leeds

We offer Cardio, Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Strength and Tai Chi classes every day, on zoom, for over 45s(ish), for FREE. This means if you lack confidence exercising, struggle ...

Fully funded private school education for ten years, from age 8 to 18

Haywards Heath

Cumnor House Sussex, an independent school based in Danehill, near Haywards Heath, is offering a wonderful opportunity for up to two children who are performing towards the...