Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Tempe, AZ

15 of the 37 martial arts schools we list in Tempe 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.

Chinese Shao-Lin Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo

3400 S Mill Ave Ste 124, Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 760-1304 Directions

Five Rings Aikido Karate / taekwondo

1805 E Elliot Rd Ste 110/111, Tempe, AZ 85284

4802151301 Directions

Fluid Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3136 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282-8001

+14803495898 Website Directions

Hoten Ryu Enten Dojo Karate / taekwondo

160 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281

+14804559818 Website Directions

Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1805 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

(480) 820-2428 Website Directions

Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6745 S Harl Ave, Tempe, AZ 85283-4330

+14808034542 Website Directions

Karate Mart Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

Tempe, AZ

+18009776928 Website Directions

Karate for Christ of Arizona Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

5815 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283-3227

+16029991400 Website Directions

Lee's ATA Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

825 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283-2935

🕒 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:14:24

+14808312124 Website Directions

Martial Arts Academy of Tang Soo Do Arizona Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1700 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284-1630

+14805445375 Website Directions

Master Kim's World Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7650 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85284-1672

+14804131008 Website Directions

Tempe Karate Karate / taekwondo

1730 S Roosevelt St, Tempe, AZ 85281-6500

+14803912197 Directions

The Renshinkan Karate / taekwondo

625 S Smith Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288-2930

🕒 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:39:42

+14803312281 Website Directions

Watashi No Dojo Karate / taekwondo

2717 W Southern Ave Ste 7, Tempe, AZ 85282

6024376554 Website Directions

Wing Lam Enterprises Karate / taekwondo

929 W 23rd St, Tempe, AZ 85282-1806

+14808428818 Website Directions

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

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.