Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Gilbert, AZ
17 of the 33 martial arts schools we list in Gilbert 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.
360 Pro Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
3107 S Lindsay Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Elite Tae Kwon Do School Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
3050 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Hughes Karate-Do Karate / taekwondo
1501 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Jeff Speakman Kenpo 5.0 Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
884 W Warner Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233-7264
Kaidokan Hombu Dojo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
Valvista & Elliot Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296
Kaizen Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1450 W Warner Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233-7053
🕒 04:00 pm – 08:30 pm
M3 Karate Karate / taekwondo
3317 S Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297-5436
Martial Arts Gilbert Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
709 W Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Master Shim's World Champion Tae Kwon Do Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1496 N Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234-1601
NAK Martial Arts Center Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1130 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234-2338
Next Level Krav Maga Gilbert Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2531 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295-5874
Phoenix Wushu Academy Karate / taekwondo
700 N Cooper Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233-3784
Premier Martial Arts Gilbert (2743 S. Market Street, Gilbert) Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2743 S Market St Ste 107, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Sandoval Freestyle Karate Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1522 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296-4018
Team USA Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
4720 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Gilbert Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2530 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85295-1696
Zanshin American Karate and Kenpo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
147 S Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296-1165
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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.