Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Mesa, AZ
25 of the 67 martial arts schools we list in Mesa 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.
Precision Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1908 E McKELLIPS Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203
Aikido Of Phoenix - Mesa Dojo Karate / taekwondo
7550 E Adobe Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, Mesa, AZ 85207
Arizona Dragons Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
444 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201-6514
Arizona Freestyle Judo Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
4210 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205
Arizona's Best Karate Karate / taekwondo
3426 E Baseline Rd Ste 109, Mesa, AZ 85204
Brother's TaeKwonDo Karate / taekwondo
805 S Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204-4242
De Palma's TEAM USA Martial Arts Mesa Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
2727 E Mckellips Rd Ste 104-105, Mesa, AZ 85213
DePalma's Team USA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2727 E McKellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213-3106
East Mesa Karate Karate / taekwondo
9303 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209-8313
Essential Aikido Kokikai Karate / taekwondo
3215 S Sossaman Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Fighting Workz Karate / taekwondo
2753 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204-1570
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Mesa Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1933 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203-8297
Green Mantis Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo
1344 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201-5467
Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun of Az Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
2612 W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202-5405
On The Rock Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3215 S Sossaman Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212-9646
Power Black Belt Academy Karate / taekwondo
7415 E Southern Ave Ste 103, Mesa, AZ 85209
Precision Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
5757 E McKellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215-2764
Shogun JUDO BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
2023 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202-7371
Shotokan Karate of Arizona Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1258 W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
🕒 Mon 6pm-7:30pm, Wed 6pm-7:30pm, Sat 8am-9:30am
Tao Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6515 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205-9012
Valley Aikido Arizona Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
828 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204
🕒 Friday & Monday 6-7:30pm
Victory Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
1914 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204-6802
Victory Martial Arts - Augusta Ranch Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
9919 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209-8325
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Good to know
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.