Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Arvada, CO

9 of the 17 martial arts schools we list in Arvada 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.

Colorado Haidong Gumdo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

5545 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002-2586

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Dojo Source Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

8031 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003-1625

+17208197572 Website Directions

ISKF Arvada Dojo Karate / taekwondo

6456 Fig St, Arvada, CO 80004

+13034942290 Directions

International Taekwon-Do Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7517 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003-2113

🕒 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:40:05 +0000

+17202952161 Website Directions

Lane Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

11651 W 64th Ave, Arvada, CO 80004-4300

+17206886918 Website Directions

Maestas Taekwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

13150 W 72nd Ave, Arvada, CO 80005

🕒 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:33:09 +0000

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Maestas Taekwon-Do @ Secrest Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

6820 W 66th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003

🕒 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:33:09 +0000

(303) 895-9741 Website Directions

Red Dragon Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

5545 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002-2586

+13035507967 Website Directions

Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studio Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

8770 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003-0923

+13034320828 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.