Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Oakland Park, FL

5 of the 8 martial arts schools we list in Oakland Park 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.

Chung's Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy Karate / taekwondo

4861 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33334-3937

+19542249940 Website Directions

Elite Force Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1425 E Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334-5715

+19547763656 Website Directions

Kimling's Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

169 NW 44th St, Oakland Park, FL 33309-3923

+19545643833 Website Directions

Krav Maga Worldwide Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

969 NE 45th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334-3809

+19549575728 Website Directions

Moncaio Brothers Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1594 E Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334

(754) 200-5110 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.