Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Savannah, GA

9 of the 21 martial arts schools we list in Savannah 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.

Cadlaon Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

2607 Aimar Ave, Savannah, GA 31406-3103

+19125967088 Directions

Coastal Aikido Center Karate / taekwondo

5111 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31405-5214

+19126040958 Website Directions

KATMA - Kombative Academy of Traditional Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

210 W Victory Dr, Savannah, GA 31405-1718

+19124958693 Website Directions

Lee's Tae Kwon Do: Islands Family YMCA Karate / taekwondo

66 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Savannah, GA 31410-2181

+17703314061 Directions

Savannah Okinawan Karate LLC Karate / taekwondo

320 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Savannah, GA 31406

+19123237312 Directions

Savannah Taekwondo Academy BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

12419 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31419-2227

+19129259541 Website Directions

Savannah's Black Belt Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

7720 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31406-3814

+19123545961 Website Directions

South Ga Olympic Karate Academy Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

5960 Ogeechee Rd, Savannah, GA 31419-5700

+19122200046 Website Directions

Ultimate Martial Arts Studio Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

107 Charlotte Rd, Savannah, GA 31410-1913

+19125078656 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.