Stockton has kids martial arts classes from age 4 up, in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, taekwondo, karate, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling and Filipino Escrima. Listed memberships run $70 to $150 a month, and two schools let you try first: Concepcion Academy of Martial Arts gives a free first taekwondo class, and Stockton Multi-Style Escrima is free every week. Every class below links to a live listing.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Pee-Wees Jiu-Jitsu at 10th Planet Stockton: no-gi jiu-jitsu for ages 4 to 6, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 pm. The Kids Jiu-Jitsu class for ages 7 to 14 follows at 6:00 pm. No gi needed for either.
- JG Academy Stockton splits classes by age: ages 4 to 6 for $100 a month, ages 7 to 13 for $130 a month, and Teen & Adult Jiu Jitsu for 14 and up at $150 a month, with gi and no-gi training.
- Ronin Jiu Jitsu charges $110 a month for its kids class (ages 4 to 10, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 to 7:00 pm) and its teen class (ages 11 to 17, Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 to 7:00 pm).
- Stockton JiuJitsu Academy runs gi classes Mondays through Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and a no-gi class Thursdays at 5:30 pm, for ages 6 to 17. It is $120 a month with a 6-month commitment or $150 month-to-month.
- VALOR Training Center in North Stockton has Jr Grapplers for ages 9 to 12 and Teen BJJ for ages 13 to 17.
Taekwondo and karate
- Concepcion Academy of Martial Arts teaches taekwondo at Team Cama for kids up to age 11: a beginner class Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 to 6:45 pm, an intermediate and advanced class at 5:15 pm the same days, and an all-levels Saturday class from 9:30 to 10:15 am. The first class is free.
- Flaherty's Kenpo Karate takes kids 4 and up, with classes weekdays 3:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, and a $19.95 starter rate.
- Wade's Martial Arts runs a class for ages 7 to 12 Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:15 pm for $70 a month, plus beginner and advanced classes for teens 13 and up and adults at $90 a month.
- Discovery Martial Arts combines taekwondo, Filipino martial arts and self-defense in its Kids Martial Arts program, with Little Ninjas for young beginners and Ninja Warrior Training, which adds obstacle courses. Check with Discovery Martial Arts for times and pricing.
- Tibon's Goju-Ryu Fighting Arts teaches traditional Goju-Ryu karate.
Muay Thai, boxing and wrestling
- VALOR Training Center groups Muay Thai by age: Little Legends (5 to 6), Juniors Champions (7 to 9), Rising Stars (10 to 12) and Teen Muay Thai (13 to 17).
- Revolution Combat Academy teaches Muay Thai and practical self-defense for ages 5 to 17.
- At Stockton JiuJitsu Academy, Youth Boxing meets Saturdays at 8:00 am ($85 a month, or $40 with a jiu-jitsu membership) and Youth Wrestling meets Mondays at 4:00 pm, both for ages 6 to 17.
Free: Filipino Escrima
Stockton Multi-Style Escrima teaches Escrima free for ages 11 and up: a beginner class Wednesdays 5:00 to 6:30 pm in the Spanos area, and a Saturday open class from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Vivian 'Baxter' Park. Space in the beginner class is limited.
What to ask before you sign up
- Monthly or a commitment? Most schools here bill monthly. Stockton JiuJitsu Academy's lower rate requires a 6-month commitment.
- Gi or no-gi? 10th Planet trains without the gi, while Stockton JiuJitsu Academy and JG Academy's teen class offer both.
- Can we try it? Concepcion's first class is free and Flaherty's has a $19.95 starter rate. Ask the others about a trial.
More options are on the Stockton martial arts page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age can kids start martial arts in Stockton?
Age 4. Pee-Wees Jiu-Jitsu at 10th Planet Stockton, JG Academy's 4 to 6 class, Ronin Jiu Jitsu's kids class and Flaherty's Kenpo Karate all take 4 year olds. VALOR's Little Legends Muay Thai starts at 5.
How much do kids martial arts classes cost in Stockton?
Listed prices run from $70 a month at Wade's Martial Arts to $150 a month for JG Academy's teen and adult class or Stockton JiuJitsu Academy month-to-month. Ronin Jiu Jitsu is $110 a month and JG Academy's kids classes are $100 to $130.
Are there free martial arts classes in Stockton?
Yes. Stockton Multi-Style Escrima teaches Filipino martial arts free for ages 11 and up, and Concepcion Academy of Martial Arts offers a free first taekwondo class.