Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Riverside, CA
18 of the 41 martial arts schools we list in Riverside 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.
Aguila's Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
9160 Mission Blvd., Ste C1, Riverside, CA 92509
Allen Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
10600 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-1819
America Taekwon Do Center Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
7990 Limonite Ave, Riverside, CA 92509
Casa Blanca Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
3091 Esperanza St, Riverside, CA 92504-4560
Dave Hopkins Kung Fu San Soo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
7001 Indiana Ave, Riverside, CA 92506-4100
E-Taekwondo United Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
459 Center St, Riverside, CA 92507-1201
Family Tae Kwon DO Center Karate / taekwondo
4547 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA 92505
Filipino Martial Arts School Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
3485 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
GoldenWest Dojo of Riverside Karate / taekwondo
5969 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506-1866
High-Kick Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
3430 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
Kicks Tae Kwon Do Riverside Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
17100 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92504
Olympic TKD Academy Karate / taekwondo
7207 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92503-1550
Riverside Corona Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
3862 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA 92505
Riverside Shotokan Karate Karate / taekwondo
20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92508
Riverside Youth Judo Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
10530 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-1898
Sky Martial Arts - OrangeCrest Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
19069 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92508-9169
The Riverside Karate Club Karate / taekwondo
1760 Chicago Ave, Riverside, CA 92507-2300
USKO Training - Riverside Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
6794 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
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Traditional Martial Arts Schools near Riverside
- 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.