Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Tucson, AZ
34 of the 94 martial arts schools we list in Tucson 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.
A-Long's Kung Fu Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
150 S Camino Seco, Tucson, AZ 85710
AKKA Karate USA Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
7455 W Twin Peaks Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743
Aikido Shoubu Dojo Karate / taekwondo
5556 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710
🕒 Mon, Wed, 6:00-7:30 PM
Aikido at the Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3045 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705-5930
Akka Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
105 S Houghton Rd, Tucson, AZ 85748-6732
American Institute of Kenpo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
7320 N La Cholla Blvd Unit 164, Tucson, AZ 85741
American Okinawan Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo
Mesquite Elementary School, 9455 E Rita Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747-6300
Bujinkan USA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4518 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711
🕒 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:32:15
Combative edge Krav Mga self defense and fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
8049 E Lakeside Pkwy, Tucson, AZ 85730-1242
Desert Taekwondo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
6221 E Golf Links Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711
🕒 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:17:53
Judo TucsonDojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
101 W 44th St, Tucson, AZ 85713-5925
🕒 Tuesdays: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Knight Method Kenpo Karate / taekwondo
160 S Kolb Rd, Tucson, AZ 85710-3604
Kodenkan Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
3127 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
🕒 Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30 pm or Thursdays 5:00
Kosho Martial Training Institute Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
6442 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704-5620
MATS Dojo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
5929 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711-5240
🕒 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:01:52
Martial Arts of Tucson Karate / taekwondo
4815 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Nihon Karate School Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
8987 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749
🕒 Monday 4:30–7:30PM
Oro Valley's Best Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
5671 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704-3855
🕒 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 14:57:08
Ryushinkan Dojo Karate / taekwondo
726 E Blacklidge Dr, Tucson, AZ 85719-2519
Sei Shin Kan Martial Arts Dojo Karate / taekwondo
4310 E Drexel Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706-2910
Shaolin Kung Fu Academy & Girl Power Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3106 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716-1669
Shuhari Dojo Of Tucson Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
8280 E Escalante Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730-3523
🕒 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:02:10
Sunrise Taekwondo Houghton Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
150 S Houghton Rd, Tucson, AZ 85748-6705
Sunrise Taekwondo USA Karate / taekwondo
5681 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718
Swift Kicks Karate Karate / taekwondo
1065 W Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705-5310
TKD Wellness Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
3655 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705-3210
🕒 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:41:07
The Dojang Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
4001 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716-1031
Tucson Hung Gar Wing Chun Club Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
8170 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710-3934
Vail Taekwon-Do Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way, Tucson, AZ 85747
Valor & Virtue Martial Arts Academy BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
6906 N Camino Martin, Tucson, AZ 85741-2282
West Coast Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
7225 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710-1454
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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.