Traditional Martial Arts Schools in North Miami Beach, FL

3 of the 12 martial arts schools we list in North Miami Beach 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.

Addis Kung Fu Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1970 NE 153rd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162-6062

+13054505864 Website Directions

Barak Martial Arts USA Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

16340 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160-3709

+17864931470 Website Directions

Kenshinjuku Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

17122 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160-4815

+17869739242 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.