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Martial arts for kids in Wollongong and the Illawarra

We list 27 martial arts schools teaching kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands. The best reviewed is GKR Karate Wollongong, with 5.0 stars from 155 Google reviews.

Updated 30 September 2026. Ratings as last checked on each business's Google profile.

Teach kids
27
Average rating
5.0
Take toddlers
0
Open Saturdays
17

At a glance

What martial arts for kids involve

Karate, taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, judo, kung fu and kickboxing classes grouped by age, with belt gradings every few months. Most schools offer a free or low-cost trial class.

All martial arts schools teaching kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands

Martial Arts
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GKR Karate Wollongong

Karate for Everyone. More than just another sport, Karate is self-defence for both the body and the mind; a vital life skill that helps children and adults develop greater resilience, focus, discipline and confidence…

5.0(155)on GoogleWollongong
Martial Arts
Open now

Dapto Jiu Jitsu

Dapto Jiu Jitsu is a modern Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Dapto, serving the Wollongong region with structured training for adults and kids.

5.0(77)on GoogleDapto
Martial Arts
Open now

Legacy BJJ Corrimal

Welcome to the Legacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy. We are not just a team, we are friends, we are family.

5.0(39)on GoogleCorrimal
Martial Arts
Closed

ADAPT Martial Arts Academy

Wollongong’s #1 martial arts & boxing academy. Kids, teens & adults welcome. Hapkido, boxing, self-defence & fitness. Start your free trial today.

5.0(34)on GoogleWollongong
Martial Arts
Open now

Garage Jiu Jitsu

Start today with a free trial. We offer you high-level black belt Jiu-Jitsu coaches to guide you through your journey, catering for all levels from beginners to professionals in high-quality facilities located at…

5.0(32)on GoogleBellambi
Martial Arts
Closed

Gracie Barra Kiama

Join Gracie Barra for world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. Build confidence, improve fitness, and learn self-defense with expert instructors worldwide.

5.0(31)on GoogleKiama
Martial Arts
Open now

Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts

Learn Shaolin Kung Fu, Qi Gong, Tai Chi and self-defence in the Illawarra. We teach kids classes, and adult/teen group classes at our Wollongong kung fu centre.

5.0(22)on GoogleWollongong
Martial Arts
Closed

Portal BJJ Port Kembla

Portal BJJ Port Kembla offers first class Brazilian jiu-jitsu lessons for children aged 5 and over and adults from all ages and levels. We are a family operated facility that promotes classes suitable for beginners to…

5.0(9)on GooglePort Kembla
Martial Arts
Closed

Illawarra Kyokushin Karate

Illawarra Kyokushin Karate: built on Replit. Update this description to reflect the app.

5.0(4)on GoogleUnanderra
Martial Arts
Open now

Reflex Centre Martial Arts & Fitness

Reflex Martial Arts, Wollongong: Top BJJ, Muay Thai & Boxing classes by champions Dominic & Rose Lavalle. Try our 2-week intro pass!

4.9(36)on GoogleWollongong
Martial Arts
Closed

The Movement Zone Bomaderry

The Movement Zone is a family-friendly gym in Bomaderry offering martial arts, kids programs, hot yoga, pilates, and epic birthday parties. Fun, fitness, and real confidence-building, all in one place.

4.8(34)on GoogleBomaderry
Martial Arts
Open now

First 2 Strike Freestyle Martial Arts

Join First2Strike Figtree for expert martial arts training in Wollongong. Beginner-friendly classes for all ages. Book a free trial today!

4.7(30)on GoogleWoonona
Martial Arts
Closed

Karate - South Coast Shotokan

South Coast Shotokan Karate Shoalhaven Nowra North Nowra Martial Arts Self Defence Fitness

4.7on GoogleBerry
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Other martial arts schools across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands

These offer martial arts but do not say whether children can join. Ask them about kids' classes.

Common questions

How many martial arts schools teach kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands?
Wollongong.life lists 27 martial arts schools across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands that say they teach children, in Wollongong, Dapto, Corrimal, Bellambi, Kiama, Kembla Grange and more. Another 40 offer martial arts but do not say whether children can join.
Which martial arts school for kids across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands has the best reviews?
GKR Karate Wollongong in Wollongong has the highest Google rating among those with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 155 reviews.
Can kids do martial arts on Saturdays across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands?
17 of the 27 list Saturday opening hours. Class times vary by age group, so check each one's timetable.

Areas we cover: the City of Wollongong, Shellharbour City, the Municipality of Kiama, the Shoalhaven, the Southern Highlands (Wingecarribee).