Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Glendale, CA

12 of the 25 martial arts schools we list in Glendale 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.

Arman's Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

1247 E Colorado St, Glendale, CA 91205

+18183177679 Directions

Bejanian Martial Arts Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

809 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205-1249

🕒 Mon-Thu 3pm-10pm, Fri 3pm-8pm, Sat 9am-2pm

+18182423684 Website Directions

Fred Villari’s Studios of Self Defense Karate Kung Fu Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

3601 Ocean View Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208-1271

+18189577544 Website Directions

Glendale Judo Academy Karate / taekwondo

1224 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205-5618

+18184690550 Directions

Glendale Tae Kwon Do Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

835 W Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA 91202-2133

+18185480077 Directions

International Karate Association Karate / taekwondo

3301 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91208-1634

+18185411240 Website Directions

K Taekwondo - Glendale Karate / taekwondo

1428 E Colorado St, Glendale, CA 91205-1596

+18185852874 Website Directions

Kenam's Judo Club Karate / taekwondo

3710 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA 91204

+18189199935 Website Directions

Krav Maga Worldwide HQ Training Centers • Glendale BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

357 Arden Ave, Glendale, CA 91203

+18183966781 Website Directions

MTC Masters Taekwondo Club Karate / taekwondo

2274 Honolulu Ave, Glendale, CA 91020-1638

+18182363777 Website Directions

Siu Lum Pai Kung Fu Association Karate / taekwondo

1021 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91204

(818) 244-8748 Directions

Yeremyans Taekwondo Club Karate / taekwondo

317 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91206-3944

+18187177406 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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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.