
Kids martial arts
Kids martial arts classes in Northern Virginia
Classes in Fairfax, South Riding, Ashburn, and Purcellville.
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Kids Martial Arts
Class times
Kids classes each week
Times can change. Ask the location team if you need to check one.
Kids trial classes are for ages 4 to 12. Ashburn, Purcellville, and South Riding offer one free class. Fairfax offers a free trial week, starting with the class you choose.
South Riding
- Little LionsMonday, 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
- Young LionsMonday, 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
- Little LionsWednesday, 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
- Young LionsWednesday, 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
- Kids WrestlingThursday, 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
- Little LionsSaturday, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
- Young LionsSaturday, 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Ashburn
- Little KidsTuesday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Bigger KidsTuesday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Little KidsThursday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Bigger KidsThursday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Bigger KidsSaturday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Little KidsSaturday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Purcellville
- Little Kids BoxingMonday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Bigger Kids KickboxingMonday, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Little Kids WrestlingWednesday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Bigger Kids WrestlingWednesday, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Fairfax
- Little LionsMonday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Young LionsTuesday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Little LionsWednesday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Young LionsThursday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Kids No-gi BJJSaturday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Ask about a class
Kids classes in Falls Church and Vienna
Both destinations have kids martial arts classes. Their current age groups, days, and trial options are not listed here, so ask the Kids team what fits your child.
Send a class question to the Falls Church team or Vienna team. These pages take requests; they do not book a class.
Nearby class choices
Find a real class destination from your town
These guides compare the current Kids classes at Ashburn, Fairfax, Purcellville and South Riding for families in nearby towns. Each class takes place at the named destination.
- Kids classes near SterlingSee the Ashburn age groups, days and trial options.
- Kids classes near ChantillySee the South Riding age groups, days and trial options.
- Kids classes near CentrevilleSee the Fairfax age groups, days and trial options.
- Kids classes near BurkeSee the Fairfax age groups, days and trial options.
- Kids classes near HamiltonSee the Purcellville age groups, days and trial options.
- Kids classes near LeesburgSee the Ashburn age groups, days and trial options.
In a class
What children do on the mats
Children warm up, practice movements, work with partners, and finish with a game. Classes vary by location.
- Line upA clear start helps the group know what comes first.
- Warm upMoving properly before doing anything harder.
- DrillOne movement, broken down, repeated, corrected.
- Partner workWorking with another child at a controlled pace.
- GameA game at the end that uses what they just did.

What they practice
Four things children practice in class
Children repeat movements, listen to instructions, and work with a partner. Coaches correct them as they go.
- Listening the first time and following an instruction.
- Repeating a movement after being corrected on it.
- Controlling their body when they are tired.
- Working with a partner without it turning into a contest.

Two ways in
Martial arts after school or as a separate class
Children in the after school program train before parent pickup. Children who are not in the program can come for a separate class.
How the afternoon worksQuestions
Experience, classes, disciplines, and age
- Does my child need experience?
- Tell us your child's age and location. The team will tell you whether there is a beginner class for them.
- What can a kids class involve?
- A class can include lining up, warming up, practicing a movement, partner or pad work, and a game. Classes vary by location.
- Which martial arts do you teach?
- The class names on the schedule above tell you what runs at each location. Ask the team if you want more detail on one.
- Is this the same as the after school program?
- Children in the after school block train as part of the afternoon. Classes also run on their own for children who are not in the after school program.
- What age can my child start?
- Kids trial classes are for ages 4 to 12, with younger groups for ages 4 to 7 and older groups for ages 8 to 12. Check the local schedule below. The form uses each child's age to show matching trial options.
Parent guides
Plan your next visit
Compare your options and bring the questions that matter to your family.
- What's the Best Age to Start Kids Martial Arts?
Choose a starting martial arts class by your child's age and the way it is taught. See what to ask and watch during a first trial.
- Helping a Shy Child Try Martial Arts
Prepare a hesitant child for a first martial arts visit. Agree on a small first step, ask the instructor practical questions and listen after class.
