Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Whittier, CA

9 of the 22 martial arts schools we list in Whittier 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 Ai of Southern California Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

6725 Comstock Ave, Whittier, CA 90601-4106

+15625005446 Website Directions

Dap Ga Kung-Fu Karate / taekwondo

13509 Telegraph Rd, Whittier, CA 90605-3467

+15629418799 Website Directions

Kang's Sunrise Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

11811 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90601-3941

+15629229077 Website Directions

Kenpo 5.0 Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

10722 Beverly Blvd, Whittier, CA 90601-2000

🕒 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:24:42 +0000

+15624630400 Website Directions

Tae Kwon Do USA BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

15035 Mulberry Dr, Whittier, CA 90604

+15629414171 Website Directions

Tai Crane Karate: Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

13201 Meyer Rd, Whittier, CA 90605

+15627580918 Website Directions

The Kung Fu Legend Karate / taekwondo

16511 Leffingwell Rd, Whittier, CA 90603-3219

🕒 Hours: Wed 4:30 PM; Sat 11:00 AM PST

Website Directions

United School Of Martial Arts Kung Fu Academy Karate / taekwondo

14364 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605-2189

+15626985669 Website Directions

Victory Taekwondo Center Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

11758 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90601-3938

+15629072700 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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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.