Martial Arts Classes in Kildare

Explore 10 Martial Arts classes for kids in Kildare, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.

Listings on this page were last updated on 11 August 2026.

Bushido Martial Arts

Karate and kickboxing classes for kids in Leixlip; Sport Ireland qualified coaches; fun, safe martial arts for young beginners and beyond.

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Cill Dara Martial Arts Academy

Not-for-profit martial arts club serving Kildare town and surrounding areas; Saturday morning kids classes referenced in community posts.

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Monasterevin Shotokan Karate Club

Monasterevin Shotokan Karate Club offers kids' karate classes at Monasterevin Community Centre in Co. Kildare, with sessions running twice a week. Classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7pm, giving children a consistent, twice-weekly structure to build karate technique, fitness and discipline through traditional Shotokan style. Based at the community centre, the club offers local families a straightforward, regularly scheduled martial arts option within Monasterevin.

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Maynooth Taekwon-Do School - Little Dragons

The Little Dragons programme at Maynooth Taekwon-Do School introduces taekwondo to children aged 5 to 8, with classes held Tuesdays and Saturdays at St. Mary's Boys National School on Moyglare Road, Maynooth. At this age, sessions focus on basic kicks, coordination, listening skills and following instructions in a group setting, laying the groundwork for later belt progression. The twice-weekly schedule gives young beginners a regular routine to build consistency, while the school setting keeps the venue familiar for many local families.

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Ace Martial Arts - Maynooth

Ace Martial Arts in Blacklion, Maynooth, Co. Kildare teaches kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) to children aged 6 and up, alongside boxing and mixed classes for those who want to try more than one discipline. The club describes itself as a welcoming community, and timetabling is flexible enough to fit around school and family schedules. BJJ builds grappling technique, body awareness and discipline in a structured, non-striking format, making it a popular entry point to martial arts for children who might not want a strike-based sport. Boxing and mixed sessions give older kids a broader range of skills to choose from.

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Kenpo Karate Academy - Celbridge

Kenpo Karate Academy on Main Street in Celbridge runs a children's karate programme for ages 4 and up, with confidence and discipline as central themes alongside the physical technique. Progress is marked through a belt-graduation system, giving children a visible reward and sense of achievement as they advance through the ranks. That structured progression tends to help keep younger children motivated, since each new belt is a clear, tangible sign of how far they've come.

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Naas Kickboxing and Fitness

Naas Kickboxing and Fitness runs children's kickboxing classes in Naas, Co. Kildare, split by age: a Thursday class for 5 to 9 year olds, and more frequent sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for 10 to 16 year olds. The extra weekly sessions available to the older group suit children wanting to train more regularly and progress technique faster, while the single weekly class for younger kids keeps things manageable for beginners. Kickboxing builds cardiovascular fitness, coordination and discipline alongside striking technique, appealing to kids who want a more dynamic alternative to traditional martial arts.

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SBG Naas - Kids Martial Arts

SBG Naas offers children's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Co. Kildare, split into two age groups — 7 to 9 and 10 to 12 — so technique and intensity can be matched to each stage. Alongside the BJJ classes, the gym also runs Growing Gorillas, a personal development programme that uses martial arts as a vehicle for building confidence, focus and resilience rather than purely competitive skill. Together, the two programmes give parents a choice between a more traditional grappling-focused class and one with an explicit personal-development angle.

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Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools

In Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools run children's classes as part of a network that also covers Naas, Tallaght (Old Bawn) and Carlow. Both traditional and sport Taekwon-Do are taught, with younger children introduced to the martial art through fun, age-appropriate sessions. Instruction is led by senior instructor 8th Dan Master Stephen Doyle, who has served as Irish national coach for more than 20 years and is a former European gold medallist; all coaches are Garda vetted and recognised by the Irish Martial Arts Council. Classes suit ages 5-15 and cost 45 euro a month or 100 euro for a block of 10, with reduced family rates for siblings. A free trial class is available for anyone wanting to try before joining - contact Stephen on 087-6986491 / info@masterdoyle.com.

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Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools

Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools teach children's Taekwon-Do at their Naas West venue in Co. Kildare, one of four locations alongside Maynooth, Tallaght (Old Bawn) and Carlow. Classes take in both traditional and sport Taekwon-Do, with sessions for younger children designed as a fun, accessible introduction to the martial art. The school is led by senior instructor 8th Dan Master Stephen Doyle, Irish national coach for over 20 years and a former European gold medallist; all instructors are Garda vetted and recognised by the Irish Martial Arts Council. Suitable for ages 5-15, classes are priced at 45 euro a month or 100 euro for a 10-class block, with family rates available for siblings training together. New students can drop in for a free trial class, or contact Stephen on 087-6986491 / info@masterdoyle.com.

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