Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Long Beach, CA

9 of the 38 martial arts schools we list in Long Beach 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.

CSULB Shotokan Karate Club Karate / taekwondo

1250 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840-0101

🕒 Monday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

+18184005297 Website Directions

Kombat Karate LBC Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1342 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90813-4905

🕒 Tue 3pm-7pm, Wed 3pm-7pm, Thu 3pm-7pm, Fri 3pm-7pm, Sat 11am-2pm

+15626859590 Website Directions

Lakewood Budo Kai Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4520 E 23rd St, Long Beach, CA 90815-1806

🕒 Fridays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

+15625787938 Website Directions

Long Beach Kendo Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1766 Seabright Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813

+17146094470 Website Directions

Pacific Coast Martial Arts LLC Karate / taekwondo

701 E Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805-1439

+18174687522 Website Directions

Peraltas Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

2349 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806

+15626747087 Directions

UAKA Karate Do Association Karate / taekwondo

2541 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806-3035

+15628269813 Directions

World Power Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3593 N Los Coyotes Diagonal, Long Beach, CA 90808-2404

🕒 Mon-Fri 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM

+15629381406 Website Directions

Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

6534 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815-1554

+15624259878 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.