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Traditional Martial Arts Schools in San Diego, CA

89 of the 189 martial arts schools we list in San Diego 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.

10Th Planet Jiu Jitsu San Diego Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6008 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA 92120

🕒 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:21:02 +0000

6193191288 Website Directions

4S Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

10806 Willow Ct Ste B, San Diego, CA 92127

(858) 245-2107 Website Directions

ATA Moon Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

10755 Scripps Poway Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92131-3924

+18585367775 Website Directions

AYOP-America's Youth Outreach Programs Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4079 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122-2522

+16192823066 Website Directions

Aikido Del Mar Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

7875 Highlands Village Pl, San Diego, CA 92129

🕒 Mon, Wed, Fri : 6:00–7:00 am (Adult all le...

+18059070782 Website Directions

Aikido of San Diego Karate / taekwondo

6425 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115-2646

+18582660642 Website Directions

Allied Gardens Tang Soo Do Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

6690 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA 92120-2338

🕒 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 02:30:23 +0000

+16198676349 Website Directions

Amanda's Adaptive Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2971 India St, San Diego, CA 92103-6012

🕒 Monday | Wednesday: 6:00pm

+19173759101 Website Directions

American Kenpo Karate & Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3030 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104

6192836596 Website Directions

Anaguma Dojo Karate / taekwondo

8680 Miralani Dr Ste 127, San Diego, CA 92126

(951) 326-4322 Website Directions

Anthony Hong Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

11385 Poway Rd, San Diego, CA 92128-5600

+18585470080 Website Directions

Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4810 Mercury St, San Diego, CA 92111-2105

🕒 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:20:42 +0000

+18582925040 Website Directions

Atos Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4425 Convoy St #216, San Diego, CA 92111

(858) 292-5040 Website Directions

Authentic White Tiger Kung Fu Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

5320 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA 92121-2804

🕒 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:30:07 +0000

+18586951640 Website Directions

Barum Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4060 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117-5243

+18583616989 Website Directions

Bjj Revolution Team Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4878 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109-2623

+18582731344 Website Directions

Blue Wave Taekwondo of OB Karate / taekwondo

4726 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego, CA 92107-2209

+18582455418 Website Directions

Budo Zone Karate / taekwondo

4184 Beyer Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173-2183

+16193244403 Website Directions

Bujinkan Taka-Seigi Dojo San Diego Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

9865 Businesspark Ave, San Diego, CA 92131-1139

+18582083583 Website Directions

Cali Combat Systems: JKD, Inosanto Kali-Silat, Combat Jiu-Jitsu & Krav Maga Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

10433 Reserve Dr, San Diego, CA 92127-3510

+17605754389 Website Directions

Capoeira Luanda San Diego, California - USA - Professor Massapê Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

3980 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104-3005

+16197017613 Website Directions

Centerline Combat Arts Karate / taekwondo

2537 University Ave Ste A, San Diego, CA 92104

6193563245 Directions

Champion Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondo

9995 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129-2805

+18584848808 Website Directions

Church's ATA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3810 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130-3308

+18587208531 Website Directions

Clark Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1851 San Diego Ave Ste 100B, San Diego, CA 92110

(619) 261-3944 Website Directions

Coastal Canyon Tang Soo Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4770 Fairport Way, San Diego, CA 92130

+18583569535 Directions

Denis Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

9483 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126-4416

+18582988518 Website Directions

Dick Willett's American Kenpo Karate Association Senior Council -AKKA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3030 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104-1316

+16027215074 Website Directions

Double Kick Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

7580 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111

+18583092355 Website Directions

Elite Tae Kwon Do Academy/SDTC Karate / taekwondo

10720 Thornmint Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-2703

+18584851802 Website Directions

Fabio Santos Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4616 Mission Gorge Pl, San Diego, CA 92120-4133

+16192290022 Website Directions

Family Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

12798 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129-2948

+18582407655 Website Directions

Freestyle Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3760 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110-5134

+16192249600 Website Directions

Full Potential Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3323 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92121-1035

🕒 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 09:13:28 +0000

+18584619223 Website Directions

Gold Dragon Chinese Kung Fu & Culture Institute Karate / taekwondo

4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121-1415

+18585970287 Website Directions

Golden Rishi Qigong & Tai Chi Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

7380 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111-1115

🕒 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:48:05 +0000

+16196770404 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu in San Diego - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4809 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117-2790

🕒 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:40:16 +0000

+18588867058 Website Directions

Gracie Barra San Ysidro Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1665 Precision Park Ln, San Diego, CA 92173-1348

+16193339287 Website Directions

Gracie San Diego Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5375 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123-1422

+18585059917 Website Directions

Hong Wu Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy Karate / taekwondo

4040 Sorrento Valley Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121-1415

+18585686542 Directions

Ik Sung Kim's Taekwondo Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

10444 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92124

(858) 565-7000 Website Directions

Impact Krav Maga Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1818 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103-4606

🕒 Sat, 15 May 2021 02:34:18 +0000

+18584805473 Website Directions

JING Institute of Chinese Martial Arts and Culture Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

9865 Businesspark Ave, San Diego, CA 92131-1139

+18585788267 Website Directions

Japan Karate Academy Of San Diego Karate / taekwondo

3060 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

(858) 353-3205 Directions

Japan Karate San Diego Dojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

3545 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA 92110-4922

+18584147361 Website Directions

Jeong's Black Belt Academy Karate / taekwondo

3120 Market St Ste F, San Diego, CA 92102

6199284898 Website Directions

Jiai Aikido Karate / taekwondo

980 Buenos Ave, San Diego, CA 92110-3916

+16198920295 Website Directions

Kamikaze Judo Karate / taekwondo

7914 Ronson Rd, San Diego, CA 92111-1919

+16198902873 Website Directions

Karate Heroes of Kensington & South Park Karate / taekwondo

4226 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-2516

+16192794009 Directions

Kyung Hee Tae-Kwondo Academy Karate / taekwondo

3979 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122-2520

+18585586722 Website Directions

Legacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu- San Diego Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2176 Chatsworth Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107-2423

+16199634662 Website Directions

Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

7550 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92126-4217

+18588881815 Website Directions

M.A.S. Tang Soo Do Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

7729 Othello Ave, San Diego, CA 92111-3624

🕒 Monday - Thursday 4:30PM - 5:15PM

+16198574150 Website Directions

Master Park's Martial Arts & Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

10890 Thornmint Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-2402

+18587989191 Website Directions

Master Park's USA Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

14701 Via Bettona, San Diego, CA 92127-4808

+18587562213 Website Directions

Miramar Martial Arts Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

9396 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126-4836

🕒 Mon, Wed & Fri: 9am-10am | Tue & Thu: 7pm-...

+18585867040 Website Directions

OB Jiu-Jitsu Collective Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4944 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107-3175

+16197524988 Website Directions

Oom Yung Doe - 8 Martial Arts - San Diego Karate / taekwondo

2269 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

6196353158 Website Directions

Practical Karate Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4170 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117-5203

+18582918362 Website Directions

Premier Martial Arts Rancho Bernardo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

11964 Bernardo Plaza Dr, San Diego, CA 92128

6197646156 Website Directions

RB ATA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

16955 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128-2166

+18584874452 Website Directions

RB Training Systems BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

7894 Ronson Rd, San Diego, CA 92111-1909

+16199922753 Website Directions

San Diego Aikikai Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

3400 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104-1511

+16192800082 Website Directions

San Diego Kendo Bu Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106-6172

+16193954745 Website Directions

San Diego Peninsula Shotokan Karate Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106-6172

+16196271555 Website Directions

San Diego Wushu Center Karate / taekwondo

8898 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123-1127

+18587622082 Website Directions

Setting Sun Dojo Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4993 Niagara Ave, San Diego, CA 92107-3163

+16192238827 Website Directions

Shaolin Academy Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

10570 Thornmint Road Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92127

+18586749757 Website Directions

Shaolin Kempo Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3422 Tripp Ct, San Diego, CA 92121-1026

+18583351730 Website Directions

Sidekicks Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2939 Alta View Drive, San Diego, CA 92139

+16192674420 Website Directions

Strider Self Defense BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2750 C St, San Diego, CA 92102-1030

+16199205220 Website Directions

Sunny Dojo Karate / taekwondo

2691 Mission Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92123

6198800273 Website Directions

Sunset Cliffs Aikido Karate / taekwondo

5019 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego, CA 92107-2809

+16197573798 Website Directions

Team XSAMA Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

10806 Willow Ct, San Diego, CA 92127-2428

+18586639851 Website Directions

Than Phong Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

6904 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92121-2617

+18585312984 Directions

Three Coral Dojo Karate / taekwondo

2323 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102-1946

+16195488766 Website Directions

Traditional Kung Fu Academy Karate / taekwondo

4411 Mercury St, San Diego, CA 92111

(619) 917-9017 Directions

Traditional Martial Arts Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

5977 Village Center Loop Rd, San Diego, CA 92130-2499

+18582322631 Website Directions

US Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

12650 Sabre Springs Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92128

(858) 486-5500 Website Directions

Unidos Judo Clubs Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

3605 Clairmont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

6195494297 Website Directions

United Martial Arts Family Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1424 30th St, San Diego, CA 92154

+16194235043 Website Directions

United States Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

3165 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110

(619) 224-2006 Website Directions

United Studios of Self Defense Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

10449 Reserve Dr, San Diego, CA 92127

(858) 674-9757 Website Directions

Ussd Team Focus Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

13175 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129-2696

+18584843134 Website Directions

Victory Taekwondo Academy Karate / taekwondo

10175 Rancho Carmel Dr Ste 108, San Diego, CA 92128

8583850550 Directions

White Dragon Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5953 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111-2711

+18582777557 Website Directions

White Dragon Martial Arts - Mira Mesa Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6755 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121-4311

+18586788882 Website Directions

World Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondo

4653 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92130-6650

+18584811211 Website Directions

World Taekwondo Institute Karate / taekwondo

5143 Waring Rd, San Diego, CA 92120-2705

+16192810100 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.