Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Jacksonville, FL
39 of the 95 martial arts schools we list in Jacksonville 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.
Aikido Center of Jacksonville Karate / taekwondo
3627 Dupont Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32217-2701
Arnett Sport Kung Fu Association Karate / taekwondo
580 Ellis Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32254-3567
Atlantic Warriors Wing Chun Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo
2683 St Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32246
CMAI Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
8029 Ramona Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Deadgame Fightschool Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2071 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207-5579
First Coast Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
7540 103rd St, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Fudo no Nami Aikido Karate / taekwondoMMA
4219 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
🕒 Saturday 11am
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Baymeadows Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
8570 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256-1225
International Jujitsu Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo
4001 Confederate Point Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Jack Hogan Karate Karate / taekwondo
4309 Starratt Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32226-1425
Judo Jax Karate / taekwondo
730 St Johns Bluff Rd N, Jacksonville, FL 32225-6770
Judo Sport Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Julington Academy of Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo
12489 San Jose Blvd Ste. 7, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Karate America Karate / taekwondo
1400 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225-6300
Karate America - Baymeadows Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
9802 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Karate America Monument Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2771 Monument Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225-3514
🕒 Mon-Sat 9am-10pm
Karate America Windsor Commons Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
4792 Windsor Commons Ct, Jacksonville, FL 32224-7224
Karate Arts Karate / taekwondo
7801 Lone Star Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32211-6001
Kenjin Ryu Martial Arts Center Karate / taekwondo
9551 Baymeadows Rd Ste 3, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Kolby's Karate Arts Karate / taekwondo
467 New Berlin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218-3865
La YOYA Taekwondo Academy Karate / taekwondo
1235 Arlington Rd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211-5814
Mandarin Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
3844 Burnett Park Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257-7002
Nevado Karate Arts Karate / taekwondo
5211 Timuquana Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210-8096
North Karate Club Jax Karate / taekwondo
1620 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Pak's Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1840 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210-1939
Ponte Vedra Paks Karate Karate / taekwondo
2425 Blackbeard Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Pro Martial Arts - Jacksonville Karate / taekwondo
10920 Baymeadows Rd Unit 10, Jacksonville, FL 32256
River City Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4194 St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207-6658
Shorin Ryu Chintokan Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
4219 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257-6013
TKA Taiji Kung Fu Academy Karate / taekwondo
6290 103rd St, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Tersak's Family Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
12276 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223-8618
🕒 FRIDAY 8PM
Warrior Krav Maga Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1400 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225-6300
Yesha Ministries Southside Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
Spring Glen United Methodist Church, 6007 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216-2701
Yesha Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
7550 Collins Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32244-7099
Yesha Taekwondo Northside Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
5330 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32218-4328
Young's Karate Karate / taekwondo
800 Hammond Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Zone Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
14286 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32250-1561
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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.