Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Westminster, CA

11 of the 16 martial arts schools we list in Westminster 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.

A-Team Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6330 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683-3616

+17148982340 Website Directions

Duc Dang's Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

9025 McFadden Ave, Westminster, CA 92683-6408

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+17148973900 Website Directions

Elevated Kenpo - Orange County Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

5086 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683-3417

+19707080807 Website Directions

Gracie Gym Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

6176 Garden Grove Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683

+17148868490 Website Directions

International Tenshinkai Aikido Federation Karate / taekwondo

8562 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683

(714) 894-1003 Website Directions

Japan Karate-Do Judo Jujitsu Karate / taekwondo

10459 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683-6719

+17147251019 Directions

Jin Pal Hapkido Karate / taekwondo

14871 Moran St, Westminster, CA 92683

+16577229986 Website Directions

Tenshinkai Aikido Karate / taekwondo

15601 Beach Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683-7106

+17148031864 Website Directions

Tiger's Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

6448 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683-3601

+17142223903 Directions

Westminster Martial Arts - Tom Vo's Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

6771 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683-3700

+17143254404 Website Directions

World Master Martial Arts Academy Taekwondo Martial Arts Hoshinsul Karate / taekwondo

13382 Golsenwest St. #217 Westminter, Ca 92683, Westminster, CA

+84783658921 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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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.