Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Alabama

141 of the 328 martial arts schools we track in Alabama have traditional styles. A basic map listing can't tell you whether a "martial arts" result teaches lineage-based traditional forms like karate, taekwondo, or kung fu, or runs a modern fitness-kickboxing class under the same label. Every school on this page has its traditional style confirmed from its own website or class listings, not inferred from the business name. Full listings for every city are on the Alabama page.

Madison 11

Alexander's Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

51 Nance Rd, Madison, AL 35758-9519

+12568378624 Website All Madison martial arts schools

Equity Bootcamp Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

97 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758-3400

🕒 4:30

+12565855798 Website All Madison martial arts schools

Freedom Muay Thai Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

97 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758-3400

🕒 4:30

+12565421138 Website All Madison martial arts schools

Fudokwan Combat Judo Karate / taekwondo

97 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758

+12563180323 All Madison martial arts schools

Huntsville Aikido Karate / taekwondo

5295 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison, AL 35758

All Madison martial arts schools

Kim's ATA Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

411 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758

(256) 772-0625 All Madison martial arts schools

MadCity Kenpo Self-Defense BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

30175 US Highway 72, Madison, AL 35756-3209

+12566000311 Website All Madison martial arts schools

Quiet Storm Jujitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

7017 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison, AL 35757-7458

🕒 6:00

+12566528946 Website All Madison martial arts schools

Rocket City Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

7560 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison, AL 35757

🕒 4:15

+12563252019 Website All Madison martial arts schools

Tiger Rock Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

12090 County Line Rd, Madison, AL 35756

🕒 4:00

+12562624545 Website All Madison martial arts schools

Webster Martial Arts of Madison Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

97 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758

🕒 4:15

+12563619784 Website All Madison martial arts schools

Huntsville 9

Alexander's Martial Arts Huntsville Karate / taekwondo

1882 Winchester Rd NE, Huntsville, AL 35811

2568525440 Website All Huntsville martial arts schools

Bujinkan Rocket City Dojo 🏆 Featured Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

4408 Evangel Cir NW, Huntsville, AL 35816-2702

🕒 19:54

+12562036349 Website All Huntsville martial arts schools

East Coast Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

3228 Leeman Ferry Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801-5332

+12567979127 Website All Huntsville martial arts schools

Master Mary's Taekwondo Academy Karate / taekwondo

607 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35802-1310

+12565093502 Website All Huntsville martial arts schools

Monte Sano Shotokan Karate / taekwondo

601 Monte Sano Blvd SE, Huntsville, AL 35801-6130

+12566559592 Website All Huntsville martial arts schools

Tiger Rock Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

7139 Highway 72 W, Huntsville, AL 35806-1729

+12568305454 Website All Huntsville martial arts schools

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

2124 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802-2574

+12564892929 Website All Huntsville martial arts schools

Wade Taekwondo Sports Karate / taekwondo

3400 Blue Spring Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35810-3438

+12564792497 All Huntsville martial arts schools

Yong In Martial Arts Academy Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

1405 SE Weatherly Plz, Huntsville, AL 35803

🕒 3:00

+12567147080 Website All Huntsville martial arts schools

Montgomery 9

Budokan karate do Karate / taekwondo

6369 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36117-4214

+13342306826 All Montgomery martial arts schools

Docarmos Taekwondo Center Karate / taekwondo

3447 Malcolm Dr, Montgomery, AL 36116-8818

+13342205835 All Montgomery martial arts schools

Family Karate Center Karate / taekwondo

8159 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116-6701

+13342774911 All Montgomery martial arts schools

Grandmaster Webb's Karate and Fitness Fellowship of Christian Martial Arts Academy Karate / taekwondo

3447 McGehee Rd, Montgomery, AL 36111

+13344141329 All Montgomery martial arts schools

Johnson's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1751 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36117

+13342842344 Website All Montgomery martial arts schools

Percy Brown's Institute of Cho's Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

3040 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36116-1518

+13344304243 All Montgomery martial arts schools

Taekwondo Mojo Karate / taekwondo

7919 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116-6632

+13344624758 Website All Montgomery martial arts schools

Tiger Park Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

3125 Bell Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116-1371

+13342772627 All Montgomery martial arts schools

US Yoshukai Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

290 N Burbank Dr, Montgomery, AL 36117-2811

🕒 10:00

+13346571525 Website All Montgomery martial arts schools

Mobile 6

David Holler's Taekwondo America Karate / taekwondo

2423 Schillinger Rd S, Mobile, AL 36695-4136

+12517767667 All Mobile martial arts schools

Endurance Karate Center Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1261 Elmira St, Mobile, AL 36604-2329

+12515099442 Website All Mobile martial arts schools

Inner Strength Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

9120 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608-9505

🕒 15:57

+12517761978 Website All Mobile martial arts schools

Master Yoon's World Tae Kwon DO Academy Karate / taekwondo

5055 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL 36609-4204

+12516669300 All Mobile martial arts schools

Shaolin Institute Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

704 Lakeside Dr, Mobile, AL 36693-5112

🕒 21:15

+12516623225 Website All Mobile martial arts schools

Springhill Taekwondo Center Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1706 Government St, Mobile, AL 36604-1104

+12515713674 Website All Mobile martial arts schools

Birmingham 5

Hirano Ha Karate of Trussville Karate / taekwondo

3521 Vann Rd, Birmingham, AL 35235-3239

+12058072935 Website All Birmingham martial arts schools

Japan International Karate Do Academy Karate / taekwondo

3521 Vann Rd, Birmingham, AL 35235-3239

+12059082423 All Birmingham martial arts schools

Kung Fu Birmingham Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3020 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

2053051425 Website All Birmingham martial arts schools

Life Martial Arts Center .com Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2036 Old Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35244

+12055788506 Website All Birmingham martial arts schools

Master Scarsella's World Class Tae Kwon Do Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

268 Inverness Center Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242-4834

+12059819636 Website All Birmingham martial arts schools

Florence 5

North Alabama Tang Soo Do Karate Karate / taekwondo

1545 Helton Dr, Florence, AL 35630-2463

+12563351574 All Florence martial arts schools

Oyen's North Alabama Tang Soo Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2121 Helton Dr, Florence, AL 35630-1448

+12568106582 Website All Florence martial arts schools

Shoals Karate Karate / taekwondo

1330 Eauclaire Ave, Florence, AL 35630-2513

+12567621096 All Florence martial arts schools

Trent Graham's Tae-Kwon-Do Academy Karate / taekwondo

147 Cochran Way, Florence, AL 35630

2567640027 All Florence martial arts schools

WuDang Martial Arts Center Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

2701 Mall Rd, Florence, AL 35630

+12562721244 Website All Florence martial arts schools

Dothan 4

Ata Karate Center Karate / taekwondo

2207 Montgomery Hwy, Dothan, AL 36303-3257

+13347024400 Website All Dothan martial arts schools

Dothan Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

5540 W Main St, Dothan, AL 36305-9381

+13346780903 Website All Dothan martial arts schools

Wolfpack Karate & MMA Karate / taekwondoMMA

1024 S Oates St, Dothan, AL 36301-3514

+13346772002 Website All Dothan martial arts schools

World Yoshukai Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1791 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301

+13347948238 Website All Dothan martial arts schools

Hoover 4

Master Scarsella's World Class Tae Kwon Do Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1713 Montgomery Hwy S, Hoover, AL 35244

+12054386244 Website All Hoover martial arts schools

Shinkendo of Birmingham Karate / taekwondo

645 Shades Crest Rd, Hoover, AL 35226-1205

+12023252773 Website All Hoover martial arts schools

Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Hoover Karate / taekwondo

1923 Hoover Ct, Hoover, AL 35226-3606

🕒 4:30

+12058231999 Website All Hoover martial arts schools

USA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

645 Shades Crest Rd, Hoover, AL 35226-1205

🕒 23:11

+12058221671 Website All Hoover martial arts schools

Athens 3

Jeon’s Korean Martial Art Athens Al Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

117 us 31 s, Athens, AL 35611-4317

+12568001115 Website All Athens martial arts schools

Tradition Wado Ryu Karate Karate / taekwondo

270 US Highway 31 N, Athens, AL 35611-2145

+12562338740 All Athens martial arts schools

WuDang Martial Arts Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1397 E Elm St, Athens, AL 35611-5318

+12562065488 Website All Athens martial arts schools

Decatur 3

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Decatur Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

108 Lenwood Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35603

+12565661551 Website All Decatur martial arts schools

River City Karate Karate / taekwondo

4505 U.S. 31 SOUTH, Decatur, AL 35603

+12563400500 Website All Decatur martial arts schools

Webster's Karate Karate / taekwondo

113 6th Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601

+12563456049 Website All Decatur martial arts schools

Enterprise 3

Conley's Academy of Keichu-Do BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

113 N Main St, Enterprise, AL 36330

+13343474950 Website All Enterprise martial arts schools

Indomitable Spirit Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

Enterprise, AL

+13344774224 Website All Enterprise martial arts schools

MojuKai Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

607 E Lee St, Enterprise, AL 36330-2480

+13344753899 Website All Enterprise martial arts schools

Owens Cross Roads 3

Alexander's Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

6727 U S 431 S Ste G, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

2565398175 All Owens Cross Roads martial arts schools

Cove Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

295 Miller Ln, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763-9318

+12566901703 Website All Owens Cross Roads martial arts schools

Golden Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

429 Taylor Rd, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

🕒 10:00

+12564690473 Website All Owens Cross Roads martial arts schools

Tuscaloosa 3

Bailey's Tiger Rock Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

500 Patriot Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-6354

🕒 4:00

+12053436449 Website All Tuscaloosa martial arts schools

Team Lee Athletics Karate / taekwondo

4755 Jug Factory Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-4202

+12057582242 Website All Tuscaloosa martial arts schools

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1000 13th St E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404-3809

+12057594711 Website All Tuscaloosa martial arts schools

Alabaster 2

International Karate Alabaster Karate / taekwondo

9330 Highway 119, Alabaster, AL 35007-5404

+12056202744 Website All Alabaster martial arts schools

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

136 Market Center Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007-8610

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+12056244418 Website All Alabaster martial arts schools

Albertville 2

Albertville Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

103 Madison Ave, Albertville, AL 35950

+12568780210 Website All Albertville martial arts schools

IKF Albertville Karate Karate / taekwondo

413 Martling Rd, Albertville, AL 35951

+12568780729 Website All Albertville martial arts schools

Arab 2

McCoy's Taekwondo America Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

407 N Main St, Arab, AL 35016-1238

+12567446868 Website All Arab martial arts schools

Sparks American Karate Karate / taekwondo

448 County Road 1825, Arab, AL 35016-2935

+12566401646 All Arab martial arts schools

Auburn 2

Auburn Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

323 Airport Rd, Auburn, AL 36830-5701

+13345027221 Website All Auburn martial arts schools

Auburn Karate Karate / taekwondo

307 S Dean Rd, Auburn, AL 36830-6105

+13343770799 Website All Auburn martial arts schools

Clanton 2

Impact Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1671 7th St S, Clanton, AL 35045-8786

+12052660732 Website All Clanton martial arts schools

Japan International Karate Center in Clanton A.L. Karate / taekwondo

201 Mitzou Dr, Clanton, AL 35045-2055

🕒 tuesday / thursday all students 6:00 pm ...

Website All Clanton martial arts schools

Cullman 2

Clairday's Karate Cullman Karate / taekwondo

3192 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058-0686

+12568740044 Website All Cullman martial arts schools

Triad Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1708 Tallyho St SW, Cullman, AL 35055

+12567370961 Website All Cullman martial arts schools

Daphne 2

Jubilee Karate Center Karate / taekwondo

28588 US Highway 98, Daphne, AL 36526-7060

+12519862032 All Daphne martial arts schools

United States Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

25478 Friendship Rd, Daphne, AL 36526-6228

+12516219933 Website All Daphne martial arts schools

Fairhope 2

Alabama Shorinji Kempo Karate / taekwondo

21085 Jubilee Trail, Fairhope, AL 36532

+12515107771 Website All Fairhope martial arts schools

Gulf Coast Taekwondo Center Karate / taekwondo

20730 State Highway 181, Fairhope, AL 36532-4460

+12512798013 Website All Fairhope martial arts schools

Homewood 2

North Star Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

2777 BM Montgomery St, Homewood, AL 35209-1841

+12054628600 Website All Homewood martial arts schools

World Oyama Karate Karate / taekwondo

1804 29th Ave S, Homewood, AL 35209-2616

+12058794841 Website All Homewood martial arts schools

Hueytown 2

Hueytown Taekwondo Academy ( HTA ) Karate / taekwondo

601 Brooklane Dr, Hueytown, AL 35023-2589

+12054203051 Website All Hueytown martial arts schools

World Yoshukai Karate-J Cruz Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

320 Brooklane Dr Ste 112, Hueytown, AL 35023

(205) 200-0323 All Hueytown martial arts schools

Jacksonville 2

Ted Turgeon's Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

203 Pelham Rd S, Jacksonville, AL 36265

(256) 591-4822 All Jacksonville martial arts schools

World Yoshukai Karate of Jacksonville Karate / taekwondo

501 Alexandria Rd SW, Jacksonville, AL 36265

🕒 6:30pm

+12052000323 All Jacksonville martial arts schools

Montevallo 2

Ha Karate Hirano Karate / taekwondo

604 Main St, Montevallo, AL 35115

+12056651992 All Montevallo martial arts schools

Japan International Karate Center of Montevallo Karate / taekwondo

1259 Valley St, Montevallo, AL 35115-3519

+12058104779 All Montevallo martial arts schools

Oxford 2

Oxford World Yoshukai Karate Karate / taekwondo

2930 Friendship Rd, Oxford, AL 36203-4712

+12568312679 All Oxford martial arts schools

Smith's Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1931 Barry St, Oxford, AL 36203-2319

+12569262151 Website All Oxford martial arts schools

Pell City 2

Japan International Karate Center of Pell City Karate / taekwondo

3005 Martin St S, Pell City, AL 35054-3809

+12058104779 Website All Pell City martial arts schools

Pell City Martial Arts, LLC Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1712 Cogswell Ave, Pell City, AL 35125

+18663207262 Website All Pell City martial arts schools

Pike Road 2

Docarmo's Taekwondo Center at Pike Road Elementary Karate / taekwondo

500 Avenue of Learning St, Pike Road, AL 36064-3052

+13342205835 All Pike Road martial arts schools

Docarmo's Taekwondo Center at Pike Road Intermediate School Karate / taekwondo

4710 Pike Rd, Pike Road, AL 36064-5210

+13342205835 All Pike Road martial arts schools

Prattville 2

NextGen Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

698 Old Farm Ln, Prattville, AL 36066-7300

🕒 2:30pm

+13345903759 Website All Prattville martial arts schools

Tiger Rock Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

2144 Cobbs Ford Rd, Prattville, AL 36066

🕒 6:00

+13342901127 Website All Prattville martial arts schools

Selma 2

Karate World BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1391 E Highland Ave, Selma, AL 36703-3204

+13348721423 Website All Selma martial arts schools

Selma Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

2511 Summerfield Rd, Selma, AL 36701-4814

All Selma martial arts schools

Vestavia Hills 2

Birmingham Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

3215 Endeavor Ln Ste 133, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242

+12059093720 Website All Vestavia Hills martial arts schools

Blue Dragon Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1973 Merryvale Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

(205) 915-3160 Website All Vestavia Hills martial arts schools

Andalusia 1

Andalusia Isshinryu Karate Karate / taekwondo

1009 E 3 Notch St, Andalusia, AL 36420

+13344883104

Ashland 1

Elite Yoshukai Karate Karate / taekwondo

Ashland, AL 36251

+12562760209

Bay Minette 1

North Baldwin Taekwondo Center Karate / taekwondo

106 E 1st St, Bay Minette, AL 36507

+12513913986 Website All Bay Minette martial arts schools

Bessemer 1

The Dojang Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4823 Promenade Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35022-7305

+12057472277 Website All Bessemer martial arts schools

Center Point 1

Morse Tae Kwon DO Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2321 Center Point Pkwy, Center Point, AL 35215-3600

+12056377198 Website

Cleveland 1

Alliance Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

62542 US Hwy 231, Cleveland, AL 35049

(205) 625-5425

Daleville 1

Chung's Tae Kwon Do Center Karate / taekwondo

216 Donnell Blvd, Daleville, AL 36322-2107

+13347010957 Website

Delta 1

Hamlin Karate Studio Karate / taekwondo

72499 Highway 49, Delta, AL 36258-5917

+12562764276

Eufaula 1

Eufaula Taekwondo Academy Karate / taekwondo

1370 N Eufaula Ave, Eufaula, AL 36027

+13343558590

Fairfield 1

Fairfield Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

5126 Valley Rd, Fairfield, AL 35064

(205) 903-8399 Website

Fayette 1

Eaves Karate and Fitness Karate / taekwondo

233 22nd St NW, Fayette, AL 35555-1017

+12059322817 Website

Gardendale 1

Gardendale Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

438 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071-2910

+12055662831 Website All Gardendale martial arts schools

Geneva 1

Geneva Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

516 S Commerce St, Geneva, AL 36340-2421

🕒 6:00

+18504190318 Website All Geneva martial arts schools

Gilbertown 1

Docs Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

12731 AL-17, Gilbertown, AL 36908-5229

+12518432762 Website

Gulf Shores 1

Wheeles Karate & Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2050 E 2nd St, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-3529

+12519675425 All Gulf Shores martial arts schools

Hamilton 1

Hamilton Judo Club Karate / taekwondo

200 1st St NE, Hamilton, AL 35570-4086

+12054950313

Harvest 1

Quiet Storm Jujitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1059 Nick Davis Rd Ste A, Harvest, AL 35749

🕒 6:00

(256) 652-8946 Website

Hazel Green 1

Tiger Rock Martial Arts Of Hazel Green Karate / taekwondo

14267 US-231, Hazel Green, AL 35750

+12568305454 Website All Hazel Green martial arts schools

Heflin 1

Heflin Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

29 Owen Cir, Heflin, AL 36264

(256) 610-3085 Website

Irondale 1

International Karate Federation Karate / taekwondo

5415 Beacon Dr, Irondale, AL 35210-2860

+12058562503 Website All Irondale martial arts schools

Jasper 1

Master Ferrell's Karate and Kung Fu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1006 W Highway 78, Jasper, AL 35501-3655

+12055229005 Website All Jasper martial arts schools

Leeds 1

Kanzen Karate Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1525 9th St, Leeds, AL 35094-2256

🕒 3:15

+12055080818 Website

Millbrook 1

Chung's Taekwondo Center Karate / taekwondo

4100 Highway 14, Millbrook, AL 36054-1949

+13342859992

Northport 1

Falcon 1 Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

230 McFarland Blvd, Northport, AL 35476-3326

+12057582242 Website All Northport martial arts schools

Opp 1

Yoshukai Karate Opp Karate / taekwondo

1509 W Cumming Ave, Opp, AL 36467-2739

+13348042849

Ozark 1

Refuge Martial Arts Ozark LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

347 N Merrick Ave, Ozark, AL 36360

🕒 4:00

+13348053202 Website

Pelham 1

Impact Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

3186 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124-2096

+12056644422 Website All Pelham martial arts schools

Rainbow City 1

Ray Davis TaeKwonDo Karate / taekwondo

3539 Greenview Ave, Rainbow City, AL 35906

+12564428950 Website

Robertsdale 1

Tucker's Tang Soo Do Karate / taekwondo

21951 Milwaukee St, Robertsdale, AL 36567-8712

+12519485425 Website All Robertsdale martial arts schools

Saraland 1

McLean's Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1490 Celeste Rd, Saraland, AL 36571

(251) 675-9662 Website All Saraland martial arts schools

Sumiton 1

Goshin JUTSU Academy Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

140 Hull Rd, Sumiton, AL 35148-4345

+12056120371 Website

Summerdale 1

Lynch's Tae Kwon Do & Hapkido Karate / taekwondo

13639 Co Rd 28, Summerdale, AL 36580

+12519239318

Sylacauga 1

Sylacauga Karate School Karate / taekwondo

2 W 8th St, Sylacauga, AL 35150

+12568723052

Thomasville 1

Southern Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

164 Alabama Ave E, Thomasville, AL 36784

+13348307850

Trussville 1

The Dojang Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

139 Railroad St, Trussville, AL 35173-1444

+12055371115 Website All Trussville martial arts schools

Vance 1

Kumayama Dojo Karate / taekwondo

13695 Rockhouse Rd, Vance, AL 35490

+12059206536 Website

Wetumpka 1

Triumph Taekwon-Do Academy Karate / taekwondo

304 Old Montgomery Hwy, Wetumpka, AL 36092-3101

+14789727092 Website All Wetumpka martial arts schools

Ask exactly which style and lineage the school teaches before your first class. "Traditional" covers very different systems — striking-focused styles like karate and taekwondo, grappling-focused styles like judo and aikido, and internal styles like tai chi — so the right fit depends on what you actually want to train.

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Good to know about traditional martial arts schools

What's the difference between traditional and modern martial arts schools?
Traditional schools generally follow a set curriculum tied to a specific style's history, forms, and belt-ranking system, often with added emphasis on etiquette and philosophy. Modern or hybrid schools tend to blend techniques from multiple styles or focus more narrowly on fitness or competition.

How long does it take to get a black belt in a traditional martial art?
Most traditional styles take about 3-5 years of consistent training to reach black belt, though the exact timeline varies by style, school, and how often a student trains. A school that awards black belts much faster than that is generally worth a closer look before signing up.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.