Tracy kids can start martial arts at 3. The City of Tracy runs short sessions through local studios, and those studios also teach their own year-round classes. Here is every option in the Tracy listings, with what to know before you sign up.
Taekwondo
- Kids Taekwondo at Pinnacle: ages 4 to 13 at Pinnacle Taekwondo on W Grant Line Rd, starting at white belt. Tuesdays at 4:45 pm, Wednesdays at 5:30 pm and Thursdays at 6:15 pm. A $50 trial covers 2 weeks plus a uniform.
- Tiny Tigers Taekwondo (ages 4 to 6) and White Belt Beginner Taekwondo (ages 7 to 13): City of Tracy sessions taught at Pinnacle, $249 for residents.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu and wrestling
- Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Open Mat: ages 4 to 12 on Naglee Rd, in Pee Wee (4 to 7) and Youth (8 to 12) groups, Monday through Friday.
- Youth Wrestling: takedowns, escapes and pins for ages 4 to 12, also at Open Mat Academy.
- Little Samurai Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: an intro City of Tracy class for ages 5 to 7 at Darcio Lira Jiu-Jitsu on N Central Ave, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. $99 for residents.
Kid-safe martial arts, from age 3
These City of Tracy classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 36 E 8th St, and kids can test for a new belt at the end of each session.
- Tiny Tots Martial Arts: ages 3 to 5, 4:30 to 5:00 pm, with a parent taking part. $60 for residents.
- Little Dragons Kid Safe Martial Arts: ages 5 to 9, 5:05 to 5:35 pm. $60 for residents.
- Beginner Mixed Martial Arts: ages 10 to 17, 6:15 to 7:00 pm. $66 for residents.
- Martial Arts for Students with Disabilities: ages 3 and up, 5:40 to 6:10 pm. $72 for residents.
What to know before signing up
- Try first. Pinnacle's $50 trial and the City's short sessions let a kid try a style before a monthly commitment.
- Belt testing. The City's kid-safe classes test at the end of each session; ask studios about testing fees.
- Parents in the room. Tiny Tots is a parent-participation class, and Little Dragons asks parents to stay and help as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age can kids start martial arts in Tracy?
At 3. Tiny Tots Martial Arts and Martial Arts for Students with Disabilities both start at age 3. Taekwondo and jiu-jitsu start at 4.
Is there an adaptive martial arts class in Tracy?
Yes. Martial Arts for Students with Disabilities meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:40 to 6:10 pm at 36 E 8th St, for ages 3 and up.
How much does kids taekwondo cost in Tracy?
Pinnacle Taekwondo starts with a $50 two-week trial. The City of Tracy's Tiny Tigers and White Belt sessions at Pinnacle are $249 for residents and $274 for non-residents.
Where can kids learn jiu-jitsu in Tracy?
Open Mat Academy on Naglee Rd teaches kids jiu-jitsu for ages 4 to 12, and the City's Little Samurai class for ages 5 to 7 meets at Darcio Lira Jiu-Jitsu.