Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Citrus Heights, CA

6 of the 9 martial arts schools we list in Citrus Heights 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.

Extreme Martial Arts Centers Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

7530 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-2226

+19167265425 Website Directions

Family Taekwondo Plus Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

7831 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-1597

+19167253200 Website Directions

Marinoble's Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

7524 Walnut Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-1434

+19167860333 Website Directions

Moore's Martial Arts of Citrus Heights Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

6917 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights, CA 95621-5433

+19168389432 Website Directions

Satori no Michi dojo Karate / taekwondo

7335 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights, CA 95621-5530

+19167193963 Directions

Touchstone Martial Arts: School of Wing Chun Kung Fu Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

7250 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-3850

+19169520707 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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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.