Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Monterey Park, CA
6 of the 8 martial arts schools we list in Monterey Park 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.
Five Family Kung Fu Academy Karate / taekwondo
1476 Monterey Pass Rd, Monterey Park, CA 91754-3621
Gary Lam Wing Chun Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo
121 S Rural Dr, Monterey Park, CA 91755-3034
Kinjaz Dojo Karate / taekwondo
670 Monterey Pass Rd, Monterey Park, CA 91754-2423
Southland Aikido Karate / taekwondo
670 Monterey Pass Rd, Monterey Park, CA 91754-2423
US Kung Fu Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
501 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754-2757
US Taekwondo Center Karate / taekwondo
1790 W Garvey Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754-2387
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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.