Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Honolulu, HI
28 of the 74 martial arts schools we list in Honolulu 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.
Aikido of Honolulu at Todaiji Temple Karate / taekwondo
426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817
American Karate Kai Karate / taekwondo
5286 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96821-1826
Aranami Dojo - Kyokushin Karate Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2454 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96826
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
Cho's Taekwondo Academy Karate / taekwondo
7192 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825-1800
Hawaii Kenpo Karate, llc Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
831 Pumehana St, Honolulu, HI 96826
🕒 Monday and Thursday: 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Hawaii Tenri Judo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
2236 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817-1712
Honolulu Judo Club BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
620 Waipa Ln, Honolulu, HI 96817-3533
Honolulu Ki Society Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
2003 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817
Honolulu Uechi-ryu Karate-do Club Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
1550 Rycroft St, Honolulu, HI 96814
International Karate Federation Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2615 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826-3244
Japan International Karate Center - Pearl Harbor Karate / taekwondo
1 Moanalua Rdg, Honolulu, HI 96818-3936
Japan Karate Association Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
595 Pepeekeo St, Honolulu, HI 96825
Japan Karate Association Hawaii Karate / taekwondo
3205 Ahinahina Pl, Honolulu, HI 96816-2529
Kachi Karate Hawaii - Aina Haina Dojo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
801 W Hind Dr, Honolulu, HI 96821
Kachi Karate Hawaii - Koko Head Dojo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
189 Lunalilo Home Rd, Honolulu, HI 96825
Kachi Karate Honolulu, Hawaii - Jefferson Dojo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
324 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Kahauiki Village Karate Association Karate / taekwondo
2475 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96819-22ND
Kong's Siu Lum Pai Kung Fu Association Karate / taekwondo
1613 Houghtailing St, Honolulu, HI 96817-1968
Leeward Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondoMMA
4341 Hakupapa St, Honolulu, HI 96818-1810
Manoa Judo Club BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
2804 E Manoa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822
Salt Lake Judo Club Karate / taekwondo
1159 Ala Lilikoi Pl, Honolulu, HI 96818
Shaolin Lohan Pai - Honolulu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
531 Waiakamilo Road, Honolulu, HI 96817
Shobukan Judo Club BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
525 Kunawai Ln E, Honolulu, HI 96817
Smart Karate Karate / taekwondo
1259 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814-1823
Sogoro Judo Club BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1242 Young St, Honolulu, HI 96814-1817
Taekwondo Honolulu Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
903 Isenberg St, Honolulu, HI 96826-2934
The Aikido Ohana Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1685 Alaneo St, Honolulu, HI 96817-2915
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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.