Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Plantation, FL

7 of the 17 martial arts schools we list in Plantation 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.

American International Karate Institute Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

6908 Cypress Rd, Plantation, FL 33317-2318

🕒 Mon Wed Fri: 11:00-12:00

+19545875008 Website Directions

Elite Taekwondo Institute Karate / taekwondo

5555 Palm Tree Rd, Plantation, FL 33317

🕒 Monday-Thursday: 6:30 PM-9:00 PM

+19546514080 Website Directions

Karate America Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

7750 Peters Rd, Plantation, FL 33324-4004

+19544242337 Website Directions

Korean Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1911 N Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33322-5210

+19543165858 Website Directions

Parks Tae Kwon Do Plantation Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

801 S University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324-3314

+19546933636 Website Directions

Premier Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

877 N Nob Hill Rd, Plantation, FL 33324-1077

+19544402980 Website Directions

USA Goju Karate-Plantation Karate / taekwondo

9151 NW 2nd St, Plantation, FL 33324-6202

+19544763639 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.