Top-Voted Martial Arts for Kids in Greater L.A.

With plenty of locations across the LA area, Red Dragon Karate has a dojo that's convenient for your child. At Red Dragon, they'll work on martial arts like karate and tae kwon do, honing athletic abilities and having fun. Each location has separate instructors and program offerings.

Claycomb prides itself on teaching traditional Japanese karate, noting that karate is a unique martial arts practice that relies heavily on tradition and routine. Age-specific programs let kids develop their skills in appropriate ways, with higher level programs requiring more concentration and adherence to guidelines.

Kids will learn games, martial arts exercises, and self-defense skills at VCMA. Areas of training include jiu-jitsu, weapons forms, safe contact fighting, kick-nastics, obstacle training, and more. Plus, memberships include access to fun events like movie nights, camps, video game challenges, and other activities.

Increase your kids' fitness and focus levels through age-appropriate programs that address their unique developmental needs. Each age group concentrates on learning new skills, developing focus and coordination, and practicing safety and mindfulness.

Starting with the Mighty Tigers program for kids ages 4 to 6, children start to learn karate plus basic motor and listening skills. Classes span about 40 minutes, short enough to keep kids focused but long enough to allow practice and skill development. Jr. Warriors is the youth component for ages 7-12 that lets kids work at their own pace, learn to resist peer pressure and bullying, and prepare for real-life self-defense situations.

With programs for younger kids and also teens, Crescent Moon wants to make sure kids have fun while learning and growing. They'll work on confidence, discipline, character, focus, and respect while practicing martial arts.

Kids' programs aim to teach kids karate basics in a fun environment that concentrates on an "attitude of success" first and foremost. Children work on coordination, self-control, balance, flexibility, strength, stamina, and discipline, following eight key concepts: courage, endurance, concentration, honesty, humility, control of power, tension and relaxation, and speed control.

Self-improvement is high on the list of priorities at Rokah Karate, where kids' kinder-level classes occur in an intimate setting of six participants plus the Sensei. Imaginary play gets kids "acting out" each move, with rotating karate and gymnastics exercises to keep things interesting. A youth leadership option gets teens certified as Sempais, allowing your child to continue to indulge their passion for karate while helping out as a dojo assistant.

Kids' programs, starting at age 6, work on self-defense, fitness, and character-based life skills. They'll develop strength and start to "think like a Black Belt," adopting a can-do attitude while honing their technique. Classes are also available for preschool-age kids, which helps teach essential skills in a fun and safe way and uses a special belt system.