Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Burbank, CA
14 of the 24 martial arts schools we list in Burbank 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.
10th Planet Burbank Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4130 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505-2121
Aikido Daiwa Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
317 N Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502-1841
American School of Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1600 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506-1838
Beyond Martial Arts Burbank Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1080 W Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA 91506-2846
Burbank Danzan Dojo BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
3201 W Verdugo Ave, Burbank, CA 91505-3556
Burbank Karate & Kobudo BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1515 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504
Defiant gym Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
156 Cypress Ave, Burbank, CA 91502
Docando Burbank Fighting School BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
401 S Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502-1448
Dohyun International Hapkido Karate / taekwondo
814 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505-2831
Ken Nagayama Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2809 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505-2308
Masters In Motion BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1515 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504-3851
Shaolin Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
922 S San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502
Ultimate Tae Kwon Do / Martial Arts - Burbank (Headquarters) Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
335 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502
World Pa Kua Martial Arts and Health Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
120 E Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA 91502-2003
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- Los Angeles101
- San Diego89
- San Francisco52
- San Jose48
- Sacramento30
- Irvine27
- Torrance22
- Bakersfield21
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.