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Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Centennial, CO

9 of the 21 martial arts schools we list in Centennial 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 Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

8130 S University Blvd, Centennial, CO 80122-3152

+13032205956 Website Directions

Blue Dragon Tae Kwon Do School Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

15432 E Orchard Rd, Centennial, CO 80016-3005

+13035987841 Website Directions

Busy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

8200 S Quebec St, Centennial, CO 80112-3194

+17202392879 Website Directions

Colorado Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

20981 E Smoky Hill Rd, Centennial, CO 80015-5188

+13033359562 Website Directions

Han Lee's Taekwondo Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7555 E Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80112-1290

+13037707100 Website Directions

Premier Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

20209 E Smoky Hill Rd, Centennial, CO 80015-3104

+13033620598 Website Directions

Sanchin School of Karate- Colorado Karate / taekwondo

7399 S Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112-3948

+17203296666 Directions

United Martial Arts Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2450 E Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80122-1708

+13037839632 Website Directions

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

5698 S Himalaya St, Centennial, CO 80015-5313

+17208708773 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.