Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Gardena, CA

6 of the 10 martial arts schools we list in Gardena 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.

Ginger Taniguchi Karate/Kardio+Robics Karate / taekwondo

19300 S. Vermont Ave , Gardena, CA 90504

+13109198385 Directions

International Tae Kwon DO Karate / taekwondo

15526 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249-4526

+13107696105 Website Directions

Shugyokan Karate / taekwondo

15205 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249-4048

+14244567806 Website Directions

Ted Tabura Karate Do Karate / taekwondo

1124 W Gardena Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247-4824

+13109877768 Website Directions

Wushu Shaolin Entertainment BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2913 Rosecrans Ave, Gardena, CA 90249

+13107206452 Website Directions

Yoshida Dojo Karate / taekwondo

16128 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90247-3710

+13104081425 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.