Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Pasadena, CA
14 of the 36 martial arts schools we list in Pasadena 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.
Arnott Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo
915 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
American Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo
801 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105-3223
K Taekwondo - Pasadena Karate / taekwondo
1229 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106-1879
Kenpo Pasadena Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1614 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104-2746
Kim's Hapkido Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
3324 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107-3861
Larry Tatum 's Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo
553 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Legacy Kenpo Academy BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
2062 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Nanka Kyudo Kai Karate / taekwondo
595 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103-3300
National TaeKwonDo Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1324 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
Pasadena Aikikai Karate / taekwondo
595 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103-3300
Pasadena Shotokan Karate Dojo Karate / taekwondo
595 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103-3300
Red Dragon Karate Pasadena Karate / taekwondo
1259 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104-2855
Shan Tung Kung Fu Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1192 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106-1835
Young Park Taekwondo-Karate Karate / taekwondo
1774 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
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Traditional Martial Arts Schools near Pasadena
- Los Angeles101
- San Diego89
- San Francisco52
- San Jose48
- Sacramento30
- Irvine27
- Torrance22
- Bakersfield21
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.