Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Temple City, CA

4 of the 7 martial arts schools we list in Temple City 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.

San Gabriel Judo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

5019 Encinita Ave, Temple City, CA 91780-3708

+13105458449 Website Directions

Shaolin Temple Cultural Center Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

9143 La Rosa Dr, Temple City, CA 91780-3017

+16262830011 Website Directions

Sons of Chong Hapkido Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

10144 Bogue St, Temple City, CA 91780-2702

+16265790461 Website Directions

West Coast Shotokan Karate Association Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

9506 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City, CA 91780

(626) 285-8887 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.