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Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Fresno, CA

21 of the 48 martial arts schools we list in Fresno 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.

American Academy of Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

2745 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93711-3315

+15592222772 Website Directions

Bell's Karate The Tigers Den Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3622 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93711-3231

🕒 monday - thursday: 3pm - 9pm

+15592768873 Website Directions

Elite Team Fresno Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4177 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722-6221

+15592880710 Directions

Fresno Black Belt Taekwondo LLC Karate / taekwondo

5686 E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, CA 93727

+15597705001 Website Directions

Fresno Judo Club BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

3342 W Sussex Way, Fresno, CA 93722-4931

+15592845481 Website Directions

Fresno Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo

5351 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93710-6712

+15593146359 Website Directions

Fresno Samurai Arts Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

6735 N 1st St, Fresno, CA 93710-3948

🕒 monday 7:30 - 9:00 pm

+15593314116 Website Directions

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fresno Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

689 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA 93720-2106

+15595454552 Website Directions

Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4774 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93726-0104

+15593016323 Website Directions

Hollywood Martial Arts Studio Karate / taekwondo

6654 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93710-4401

+15599400772 Directions

International Karate Kofuja DO Karate / taekwondo

4502 E Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93702-2406

+15594520300 Website Directions

International Karate Kofuja-Do San Joaquin Valley Karate / taekwondo

1918 Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93721-1912

+15599990748 Directions

Japan Ways Traditional Karate Karate / taekwondo

5721 N 1st St, Fresno, CA 93710-6203

+15594327817 Website Directions

Kenpo Academy of Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

2960 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA 93720

5592037258 Directions

Pacific Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6735 N 1st St, Fresno, CA 93710-3948

+15594364641 Website Directions

Red Dragon Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

145 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728-3127

+15594410402 Website Directions

Sunnyside Carter Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

5920 E Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93727

+15592032382 Directions

Willis Kempo Kung-Fu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1788 N Helm Ave, Fresno, CA 93727-1628

+15592528924 Website Directions

Womack's Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

125 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728-3127

+15599171610 Website Directions

aikido of fresno Karate / taekwondo

3333 W Sussex Way, Fresno, CA 93722

+15597971334 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.