Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Lakewood, CO

5 of the 27 martial arts schools we list in Lakewood 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.

5280 Karate Academy Foundation Karate / taekwondo

10815 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232

🕒 Mon 6pm-9pm, Wed 6pm-9pm

3039865468 Website Directions

Colorado Taekwondo Institute Karate / taekwondo

12354 W Alameda Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80228-2844

+13039897542 Website Directions

Denver Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

7857 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232-6807

+13039342988 Website Directions

Denver Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Karate / taekwondo

9626 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215-3923

+17202178643 Directions

Rocky Mountain Karate Association Karate / taekwondo

3234 S Wadsworth Blvd Unit K, Lakewood, CO 80227

3039894328 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.