Is The Martial Arts Kid appropriate for children?

# The Martial Arts Kid - Parental Guide This action drama follows a bullied teen who takes up martial arts for self-defense and confidence. While there's no language or sexual content, the strong violence includes intense fight scenes that may be too graphic for younger children. Best suited for teens 13+ who can handle action-heavy content.

What age is The Martial Arts Kid suitable for?

Our verdict for The Martial Arts Kid is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Martial Arts Kid safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2015

Rating

Genre

Action, Drama, Family

Synopsis

When a troubled teen from Cleveland experiences bullying in Cocoa Beach, he soon learns Martial Arts to gain confidence and self-defense skills.

Cast

Don Wilson

Glen

Cynthia Rothrock

Cindy

Jansen Panettiere

Robbie Oakes

Matthew Ziff

Bo Whitlaw

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This is a live-action family drama about martial arts and bullying rather than content designed for infants and toddlers, so it likely has standard dramatic pacing but may include scenes with action sequences that could be overstimulating for very young children.

Limited data — estimate based on genre and network.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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