Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Aurora, CO

12 of the 42 martial arts schools we list in Aurora 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.

ATA Family Martial Arts Training Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4510 S Reservoir Rd, Aurora, CO 80015-2876

+13036900560 Directions

Denver Shaolin Kung Fu Tai Chi Institute Karate / taekwondo

5001 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80015-1182

+17205830641 Website Directions

Gonzalez Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

334 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80017-2068

+17206293608 Directions

JK United Taekwondo Center Karate / taekwondo

22651 E Aurora Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016-6085

+17209004546 Website Directions

Korean Academy of Taekwondo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

16850 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora, CO 80017-3191

🕒 Monday-Friday: 4 pm - 7 pm

+17202954853 Website Directions

Martial Science Academy Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

16330 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80015-1596

+12532035114 Website Directions

Progressive Combat Systems BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2323 S Troy St, Aurora, CO 80014-1900

🕒 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:49:41 +0000

+13034350025 Website Directions

Resilient Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

15355 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80011-5955

+13033415425 Website Directions

Saddle Rock ATA Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

22906 E Smoky Hill Rd, Aurora, CO 80016-1382

🕒 Mon–Thurs: 4pm – 8pm

+13037665425 Website Directions

Shotokan Karate Dojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

12102 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora, CO 80012

3033238862 Website Directions

US Taekwondo Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

16940 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80015-2745

🕒 Monday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM

+13036908000 Website Directions

Warriors Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

10958 E Bethany Dr, Aurora, CO 80014-2608

+17204000023 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.