Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Denver, CO

26 of the 69 martial arts schools we list in Denver 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 We Kick, Inc. Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1485 S Colorado Blvd #190, Denver, CO 80222

(303) 816-3395 Website Directions

Aiki Budo of Denver Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1787 S Broadway St, Denver, CO 80210-3101

+17202327605 Website Directions

Aikido Nippon Kan 🥋since 1978 Karate / taekwondo

1365 Osage St, Denver, CO 80204

+13035958256 Directions

Colorado Budokan Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3547 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO 80237-1228

+17202537473 Website Directions

Colorado Hakko Dojo. Home of Shin Ryu Dojo Karate / taekwondo

800 Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO 80220-4645

+13039817686 Directions

Denver ATA Karate for Kids Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1485 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222-3602

+13037591900 Website Directions

Denver Judo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

719 Mariposa St, Denver, CO 80204-4456

+13036216976 Website Directions

Denver Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo

1832 S Broadway St, Denver, CO 80210-3104

🕒 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM

+13032848125 Website Directions

Enshin Karate Headquarters Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4730 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220-1204

+13033207632 Website Directions

Front Range Aikikai BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

226 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209

+15053796936 Website Directions

Holon Wellness Taekwon-Do Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

809 S Washington St, Denver, CO 80209-4313

+13036913798 Website Directions

IRON DRAGON Martial Arts Academy & Combat Fitness Karate / taekwondo

1011 20th St, Denver, CO 80202

3032574484 Website Directions

International Shotokan Karate Karate / taekwondo

226 S Broadway St, Denver, CO 80209-1510

+13037338326 Website Directions

Kicking for Life Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

10525 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80239-3265

🕒 Monday - Tuesday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

+17205047084 Website Directions

Kinjo Aikido Dojo Karate / taekwondo

1195 S Lipan St, Denver, CO 80223-3094

+17205883656 Website Directions

Master Yosvany Taekwondo Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

18601 Green Valley Ranch Blvd, Denver, CO 80249-8370

+13035521153 Website Directions

Ninja Dojo and Cross Training Karate / taekwondo

1333 Madison St, Denver, CO 80206-2612

+13032609678 Directions

Okinawa Dojo by Karate Bros Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

3425 S Oleander Ct, Denver, CO 80224-2906

+13035477248 Website Directions

Premier Martial Arts Wash Park Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1699 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222-4021

+17202015235 Website Directions

Shao-Lin Kung Fu & T'ai Chi Karate / taekwondo

7174 Washington St, Denver, CO 80229

+13034554088 Website Directions

Tiger Kim's Academy of Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do Karate / taekwondoMMA

7000 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220

+13033881408 Website Directions

USA Shaolin Kung Fu Academy Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

969 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80204

+17203977321 Website Directions

Venture Martial Arts - Central Park Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

8270 E Northfield Blvd, Denver, CO 80238-3121

+13039280043 Website Directions

World Taekwondo College Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2085 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80222-4827

+17202912482 Website Directions

Yosvel's Taekwondo Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1490 S Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO 80232-8005

+17204166307 Website Directions

Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios Denver Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

487 S Broadway St, Denver, CO 80209-1543

+13033552258 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.