Traditional Martial Arts Schools in North Hollywood, CA

12 of the 26 martial arts schools we list in North Hollywood 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.

Bejanian Martial Arts North Hollywood Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

13131 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, CA 91605

+18185058555 Website Directions

Combatives Academy Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

10426 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601-2217

+18184310331 Website Directions

Golden Fist Training Method & Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

10660 Riverside Dr, North Hollywood, CA 91602-2352

🕒 Mon 5:45pm-7pm, Tue 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-6pm, Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 12am-12am, Sun 12am-12am

+17472038128 Website Directions

Karate 4 Kids USA Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

5215 Bakman Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601-3102

+18187554573 Website Directions

Kung Fu Moves Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

11231 Otsego St Ste 311, North Hollywood, CA 91601

🕒 Tue, 07 May 2024 03:21

8183583609 Website Directions

Muay Thai Academy of America Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

11024 Vanowen St, North Hollywood, CA 91605-6313

🕒 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:09

+18187603880 Website Directions

Muay Thai America Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

10654 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601-4055

🕒 MONDAY 10:00 am

+18187459807 Website Directions

Sanchez Tang Soo Do Karate Karate / taekwondo

12240 Archwood St, North Hollywood, CA 91606-1419

+18187655885 Website Directions

Seven Stars Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo

10852 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601

(818) 915-6451 Directions

Shaolin American Self Defense Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4723 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602-1803

🕒 Tuesday 3:30PM

+18183928928 Website Directions

Shoto Jutsu Karate Karate / taekwondo

11488 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601

8185088424 Directions

Silver Crane Dojo BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

12718 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, CA 91605

8182100332 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.