Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Lakewood, CA
8 of the 9 martial arts schools we list in Lakewood 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.
Ardifa Fitness Karate Studio Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4129 South St, Lakewood, CA 90712-1000
Dolby Soo Bahk Do Karate Karate / taekwondo
5530 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90713
King's Kung-Fu, Tai Chi, and Chi Kung Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
4333 Ostrom Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713
Martial Arts Training Alliance Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
4184 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713-3141
Power of One Self Defense Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
6170 Bellflower Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90713-1064
US Taekwondo Academy Karate / taekwondo
12233 Centralia St, Lakewood, CA 90715-1646
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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.