Traditional Martial Arts Schools in San Jose, CA
48 of the 108 martial arts schools we list in San Jose 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.
Aikido of San Jose Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
190 Martha St, San Jose, CA 95112-5891
Almaden TaeKwonDo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
6065 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95120-2769
America's Best Karate Karate / taekwondo
6940 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95120
Ascension Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo
748 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110-1813
Bono's JKD and Kajukenbo BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
639 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111-1000
CJ Judo Karate / taekwondo
1244 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128-3513
Camp Carter International Karate Association Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
14910 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124-2801
Choi's Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3248 S White Rd, San Jose, CA 95148-4050
Chuan Wu Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo
3590 Cas Dr, San Jose, CA 95111-2434
Dreamkick Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
2047 Woodard Rd, San Jose, CA 95124-2740
🕒 Mon-Fri 3:00 - 7:00 pm
East Valley Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, CA 95122
Exceed Martial Arts Center Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1631 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125-5533
Flaherty's Kenpo Karate Studio 1 Karate / taekwondo
302 Toyon Ave Ste B, San Jose, CA 95127
GARR Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2692 Cropley Ave, San Jose, CA 95132
Hung Vuong Institute Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1692 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95133-1063
🕒 Friday 4 pm - 5 pm
Infinity Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
5415 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124-5827
JTC Taekwondo Center Karate / taekwondo
5161 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95129-2140
KO Kung Fu Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
6059 Cahalan Ave, San Jose, CA 95123-3800
Kattengell's Karate Studio Karate / taekwondo
72 N 27th St, San Jose, CA 95116-1116
King's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
171 Branham Ln, San Jose, CA 95136
Kung Fu Kids Karate / taekwondo
879 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110-1804
Kyoshin-Ryu Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1560 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129-4607
Lee Jon Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6135 Camino Verde Dr, San Jose, CA 95119-1402
🕒 FRIDAY 5:00PM - 8:30PM
Maloney's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
5807 Winfield Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123-2434
🕒 10:30-1:00pm
Mightyfist Taekwon-Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1072 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129-3500
Modern Training Academy BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
375 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129-1339
🕒 Friday 4pm-8pm
PDT Bukti Negara San Jose Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
350 Barack Obama Blvd, San Jose, CA 95126-3620
Sabater's Martial Arts Center Karate / taekwondo
3369 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124-2033
San Jose Buddhist Judo Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112-3234
San Jose Judo Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
625 Wool Creek Dr, San Jose, CA 95112-2622
San Jose Parkour & MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
385 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112
Sekai Judo Club Karate / taekwondo
1724 Junction Ave, San Jose, CA 95112-1012
Shaolin Kungfu Zen Karate / taekwondo
1161 Redmond Ave, San Jose, CA 95120-2749
Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1426 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129-4449
Silicon Valley Kung Fu Academy Karate / taekwondo
2090 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
Silicon Valley Tae Kwon Do -Joong Kook Nam Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
729 Morse St, San Jose, CA 95126
Song's Kung Fu Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2612 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124-1348
Spirit Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
175 S Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95127-2845
Sun's Kung Fu Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1030 Piedmont Rd, San Jose, CA 95132-2867
Tenshinkai Aikido San Jose Karate / taekwondo
2050 Concourse Dr, San Jose, CA 95131-1892
Than-Phong Martial Arts Institute Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2072 Lucretia Ave, San Jose, CA 95122
United Bay Area Karate Club Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
5591 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95123-1527
Victory Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
1375 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95118-3806
Vision Martial Arts - Silver Creek Karate / taekwondo
5667 Silver Creek Valley Rd, San Jose, CA 95138-2473
World Class Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1711 Branham Ln, San Jose, CA 95118-5212
Yushin-juku Karate Karate / taekwondo
Japanese Art & Cultural Center, 4334 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95129-2030
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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.