Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Bakersfield, CA
21 of the 39 martial arts schools we list in Bakersfield 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.
Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
4308 Resnik Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93313-4838
Bakersfield Budo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1100 24th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2451
Bakersfield Elite Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1201 24th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2300
Bakersfield Karate Karate / taekwondo
400 Corte Mismo, Bakersfield, CA 93314-4235
Bakersfield Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo
12607 Willowdale Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312-6552
Bakersfield Kokondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
Mill Creek Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 1660 S St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-5325
Carbajals Martial Arts Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
324 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93305-3214
Doryoku Judo Dojo Karate / taekwondo
1016 22nd St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2420
Guzman's Kung-Fu San Soo Karate / taekwondo
4927 Shadow Stone St, Bakersfield, CA 93313-4546
Han's Tae Kwon Do Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
4302 Gosford Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-4806
Japan Karate Institute Bakersfield Karate / taekwondo
828 Norris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308-3203
Japan Martial Arts Academy Karate / taekwondo
9600 Retail Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Master Bang's Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
9620 Hageman Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93312-3958
McGuire's Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3401 Pacheco Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-3108
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Okinawa Karate Goju Style Karate / taekwondo
3739 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93306-2719
Order of the Dragon Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1720 Sprucehaven St, Bakersfield, CA 93312
ShoTaeJu Karate School Karate / taekwondo
4100 Easton Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309-9418
Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
3714 Coffee Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308-5245
Way of Japan Karate-do Bakersfield BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4400 Ashe Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-2036
Y.J.Im Tae Kwon Do Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6300 White Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309-8763
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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.