All statesTraditional Martial Arts SchoolsCalifornia › Clovis

Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Clovis, CA

12 of the 19 martial arts schools we list in Clovis 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.

Bushido-Kai Karate-do Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1305 N Willow Ave, Clovis, CA 93619-4857

+15597708420 Website Directions

California Bujinkan Dojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1260 Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93612-3984

+15599780829 Website Directions

Clovis Karate Karate / taekwondo

1445 Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93611-4063

+15593153655 Website Directions

Clovis Martial Arts Aikikai, Shinzen Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Old Town Clovis, Clovis, CA 93612

+18312357904 Website Directions

Fresno Judo Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

105 W Dakota Ave, Clovis, CA 93612-5600

+15592845481 Website Directions

GL Kenpo Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2139 Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93611

5593247900 Website Directions

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Clovis Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1521 Tollhouse Rd, Clovis, CA 93611-0528

+15593183136 Website Directions

Guido's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

955 Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93612-3989

+15594772053 Website Directions

Hammerhead Hapkido Karate / taekwondo

3185 Willow Ave, Clovis, CA 93612-4738

+15594783801 Website Directions

Long Fist Kung Fu Association Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1486 Tollhouse Rd, Clovis, CA 93611-0518

+15594920081 Website Directions

TKE Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

130 W Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93612-3738

+15592107774 Website Directions

The Clovis Judo Club Karate / taekwondo

380 W. Teague Ave., Clovis, CA 93619

+15592993729 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.

Also in Clovis

More in Clovis and California

Traditional Martial Arts Schools near Clovis

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.