Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Hawaii

84 of the 202 martial arts schools we track in Hawaii 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. Full listings for every city are on the Hawaii page.

Honolulu 28

Aikido of Honolulu at Todaiji Temple Karate / taekwondo

426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817

Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

American Karate Kai Karate / taekwondo

5286 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96821-1826

+18087535617 All Honolulu martial arts schools

Aranami Dojo - Kyokushin Karate Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2454 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96826

+18084986587 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Bujinkan Hawaii Dojo 武神館ハワイ道場 Karate / taekwondo

123 We Give This Information In Person Only, LN, Honolulu, HI 96818

Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Cho's Taekwondo Academy Karate / taekwondo

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825-1800

+18083968900 All Honolulu martial arts schools

Hawaii Kenpo Karate, llc Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

831 Pumehana St, Honolulu, HI 96826

🕒 Monday and Thursday: 5:00PM – 6:00PM

+18086997788 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Hawaii Tenri Judo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2236 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817-1712

+18087347566 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Honolulu Judo Club BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

620 Waipa Ln, Honolulu, HI 96817-3533

+18083069639 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Honolulu Ki Society Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

2003 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817

+18085213513 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Honolulu Uechi-ryu Karate-do Club Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

1550 Rycroft St, Honolulu, HI 96814

+18082216873 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

International Karate Federation Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2615 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826-3244

+18082214928 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Japan International Karate Center - Pearl Harbor Karate / taekwondo

1 Moanalua Rdg, Honolulu, HI 96818-3936

+18082927872 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Japan Karate Association Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

595 Pepeekeo St, Honolulu, HI 96825

8083957511 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Japan Karate Association Hawaii Karate / taekwondo

3205 Ahinahina Pl, Honolulu, HI 96816-2529

+18087373142 All Honolulu martial arts schools

Kachi Karate Hawaii - Aina Haina Dojo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

801 W Hind Dr, Honolulu, HI 96821

8083895258 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Kachi Karate Hawaii - Koko Head Dojo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

189 Lunalilo Home Rd, Honolulu, HI 96825

8083895258 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Kachi Karate Honolulu, Hawaii - Jefferson Dojo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

324 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

9162304657 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Kahauiki Village Karate Association Karate / taekwondo

2475 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96819-22ND

+18082861213 All Honolulu martial arts schools

Kong's Siu Lum Pai Kung Fu Association Karate / taekwondo

1613 Houghtailing St, Honolulu, HI 96817-1968

+18083872927 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Leeward Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondoMMA

4341 Hakupapa St, Honolulu, HI 96818-1810

+18082038966 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Manoa Judo Club BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2804 E Manoa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822

+18084298149 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Salt Lake Judo Club Karate / taekwondo

1159 Ala Lilikoi Pl, Honolulu, HI 96818

+18088346157 All Honolulu martial arts schools

Shaolin Lohan Pai - Honolulu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

531 Waiakamilo Road, Honolulu, HI 96817

+18087788053 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Shobukan Judo Club BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

525 Kunawai Ln E, Honolulu, HI 96817

+18082004044 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Smart Karate Karate / taekwondo

1259 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814-1823

+18089539476 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Sogoro Judo Club BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1242 Young St, Honolulu, HI 96814-1817

+18082854827 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Taekwondo Honolulu Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

903 Isenberg St, Honolulu, HI 96826-2934

+18089491090 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

The Aikido Ohana Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1685 Alaneo St, Honolulu, HI 96817-2915

+18083926044 Website All Honolulu martial arts schools

Aiea 6

Aikido Yuishinkai Honolulu Karate / taekwondo

99-795 Iwaiwa St, Aiea, HI 96701-3245

+18082569944 Website All Aiea martial arts schools

Hawaii Judo Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

99-850 Iwaena St, Aiea, HI 96701-3202

+18082230624 Website All Aiea martial arts schools

Japan International Karate Center Karate / taekwondo

98-025 Hekaha St, Aiea, HI 96701-4904

+18084864800 Website All Aiea martial arts schools

Oahu Taekwondo Center Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

98-810 Moanalua Rd, Aiea, HI 96701-5234

+18084862500 Website All Aiea martial arts schools

Traditional Karate-do Organization Hawaii Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

99-370 Moanalua Rd, Aiea, HI 96701-3632

+18087547531 Website All Aiea martial arts schools

ʻAiea Hongwanji Judo Club Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

99-186 Puakala St, Aiea, HI 96701

Website All Aiea martial arts schools

Waipahu 5

Funakoshi Karate Hawaii 船越空手ハワイ道場 Karate / taekwondo

94-821 Kuhaulua St, Waipahu, HI 96797-2816

+18087822492 All Waipahu martial arts schools

Hawaii Kaikaku Judo Club Karate / taekwondo

94-1388 Moaniani St, Waipahu, HI 96797-6602

+18082953316 Website All Waipahu martial arts schools

Kick Start Karate Karate / taekwondo

93-093 Waipahu Depot St, Waipahu, HI 96797

All Waipahu martial arts schools

Ohana Taekwondo LLC Karate / taekwondo

94-76 Leokane St, Waipahu, HI 96797-2208

+18086765425 All Waipahu martial arts schools

Tropic Lightning Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

94-366 Pupupani St, Waipahu, HI 96797-2602

+18086772225 All Waipahu martial arts schools

Kailua 4

K-Team Martial Arts - MCBH Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1629 3rd Street, Kailua, HI 96734

+18087285515 Website All Kailua martial arts schools

Knight's Isshin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

917 Wanaao Rd, Kailua, HI 96734-3566

+18084922725 Website All Kailua martial arts schools

Masters Martial Arts School Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

270 Kuulei Rd, Kailua, HI 96734-2755

+18083937653 Website All Kailua martial arts schools

Prime Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

776 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI 96734-2843

🕒 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm

+18082631911 Website All Kailua martial arts schools

Hilo 3

Aikido of Hilo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

29 Shipman St, Hilo, HI 96720-2400

+18089352454 Website All Hilo martial arts schools

Hilo Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido Karate / taekwondo

1634 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720-46ND

+18084301691 All Hilo martial arts schools

Shudokan Judo Club Karate / taekwondo

1634 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720-46ND

+18083339909 All Hilo martial arts schools

Kailua Kona 3

Ken Zen Karate of Kona Karate / taekwondo

Hwy 11, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

+18089875690 Website All Kailua Kona martial arts schools

Ohana Sports Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

75-5759 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-1726

+18084942346 Website All Kailua Kona martial arts schools

Shibui Dojo Karate / taekwondo

73-5619 Kauhola St, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-2668

+18089603284 All Kailua Kona martial arts schools

Kapolei 3

Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Kapolei Karate / taekwondo

92-675 Anipeahi St, Kapolei, HI 96707-1042

All Kapolei martial arts schools

Japan International Karate Center - Kapolei / Aiea Karate / taekwondo

2112 Lauwiliwili St, Kapolei, HI 96707-1865

+18083987380 Website All Kapolei martial arts schools

Tropic Lightning Taekwondo Hawaii - Kapolei Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

91-1111 Kamaaha Loop, Kapolei, HI 96707-1973

🕒 Thursday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

+18082108083 Website All Kapolei martial arts schools

Kihei 3

Makawao Kendo Dojo Karate / taekwondo

1295 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753-8215

+18082837449 All Kihei martial arts schools

Maui Taekwondo & Hapkido Karate / taekwondo

41 E Lipoa St Ste 24, Kihei, HI 96753

(808) 875-7499 All Kihei martial arts schools

Maui Taekwondo and Hapkido Center Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

320 Ohukai Rd, Kihei, HI 96753-7060

+18083445244 Website All Kihei martial arts schools

Mililani 3

Mililani Aikido Club Karate / taekwondo

94-1150 Lanikuhana Ave, Mililani, HI 96789

+18086238937 Website All Mililani martial arts schools

Mililani Karate Karate / taekwondo

95-400 Ikaloa St, Mililani, HI 96789

🕒 5pm-6:00pm

+18087210507 Website All Mililani martial arts schools

Mililani YMCA Judo Club Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

95-1190 Hikikaulia St, Mililani, HI 96789

+18086251040 Website All Mililani martial arts schools

Pearl City 3

Hawaii Kaikaku Judo Club Karate / taekwondo

2100 Hookiekie St, Pearl City, HI 96782

Website All Pearl City martial arts schools

Leeward Judo Club Karate / taekwondo

2100 Hookiekie St, Pearl City, HI 96782

+18083069639 Website All Pearl City martial arts schools

Temple Exercise Kung Foo Karate / taekwondo

1634 Hoohiamoe St, Pearl City, HI 96782

(808) 282-8541 Website All Pearl City martial arts schools

Kahului 2

Kiffmann's Maui Elite Taekwondo Center Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

275 W Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI 96732-1612

+18088774311 Website All Kahului martial arts schools

Ohana Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

255 Alamaha St, Kahului, HI 96732-2410

+18088775435 Website All Kahului martial arts schools

Kaneohe 2

K-Team Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

46-12 Alaloa St, Kaneohe, HI 96744-3801

+18087285515 Website All Kaneohe martial arts schools

Smith Taekwondo Center Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

46-018 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744-3712

🕒 3:15pm - 7:30pm

+18082473114 Website All Kaneohe martial arts schools

Kapaa 2

Bragiao BJJ MMA Kauai Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4-0484 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746-1429

+18085004480 Website All Kapaa martial arts schools

International Goju Karate - Kauai Karate / taekwondo

4-1065 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746-1612

All Kapaa martial arts schools

Keaau 2

US Wing Chun Hawaii Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

16-510 Old Volcano Rd, Keaau, HI 96749

🕒 Sun 5:30pm-7:15pm, Tue 5:30pm-7:15pm, Thu 5:30pm-7:15pm

+18088253855 Website All Keaau martial arts schools

Yeshua Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

16-1592 Pohaku Cir, Keaau, HI 96749

+18087960905 All Keaau martial arts schools

Lihue 2

KAIS TKD Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

3-3586 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766-8405

+18086319978 Website All Lihue martial arts schools

Premier Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766-1697

+18086397392 Website All Lihue martial arts schools

Wailuku 2

Maui Kajukenbo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1552 Mill St, Wailuku, HI 96793-1914

+18082763256 Website All Wailuku martial arts schools

Maui Ki-Aikido Karate / taekwondo

194 S Market St, Wailuku, HI 96793-2237

+18082445165 Website All Wailuku martial arts schools

Haleiwa 1

Northshore Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

66-434 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712-2414

+19494443933 Website All Haleiwa martial arts schools

Holualoa 1

Shoot Hawaii Dojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

78-6910 Palekana Rd, Holualoa, HI 96725

+18086407738 Website

Kapaau 1

Kohala Aikikai Karate / taekwondo

54-3833 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI 96755-3082

+15054497161 Website

Kealakekua 1

Konawaena Middle School Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

81-1045 Konawaena School Rd, Kealakekua, HI 96750-8121

+18086407738 Website

Kilauea 1

International Goju Karate-Kilauea Karate / taekwondo

4000 Kilauea Rd, Kilauea, HI 96754-5252

All Kilauea martial arts schools

Koloa 1

Kauai Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

2731 Ala Kinoiki, Koloa, HI 96756-8532

+18088558150 All Koloa martial arts schools

Lahaina 1

Lahaina Ki Aikido Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

551 Wainee St, Lahaina, HI 96761-1109

🕒 Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

+18084944585 Website All Lahaina martial arts schools

Makawao 1

The Dojo Maui BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

95 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI 96768-6809

+18087578200 Website All Makawao martial arts schools

Mililani Town 1

Hawaiian Kajukenbo Association Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

95-1101 Ainamakua Dr, Mililani Town, HI 96789-6312

+18082223860 Website All Mililani Town martial arts schools

Waianae 1

Waianae Coast Aikido and Movement Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

84-1210 Kaulaili Rd, Waianae, HI 96792

+18082026171 Website All Waianae martial arts schools

Waikoloa Village 1

waikoloa Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

68-1792 Melia St, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738

Website

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 about traditional martial arts schools

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.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.