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.
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Apex Academy of MMA & Yoga
808 N 32nd St, Fort Smith, AR 72903-1029
4PM-5PM
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Thompson Defense Academy
6421A US-271, Fort Smith, AR 72908
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True Strength Martial Arts
5111 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903-2000
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Tim Grant’s Action Martial Arts
7710 US-271, Fort Smith, AR 72908
Mon 5:30pm-6:30pm, Thu 5:30pm-6:30pm
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Championship MMA
4301 Regions Park Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72916-9382
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
5111 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903-2000
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Women Empowered Fort Smith
5111 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903-2000
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Kuk Sool Won of the River Valley
3112 Cavanaugh Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72908-7832
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River Valley Combat Academy
1022 Dodson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901-5053
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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.