Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Indianapolis, IN
39 of the 79 martial arts schools we list in Indianapolis 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.
5 Element Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo
5030 E 62nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46220-5228
7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu Of Indianapolis Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
8921 E Troy Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46239-94ND
🕒 Mondays 6 to 7 pm
AMK Taekwondo Academy Karate / taekwondo
3512 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222-3974
AikiConcepts Aikido Karate / taekwondo
8400 Westfield Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Andersons Steve aoK Karate Studio Karate / taekwondo
3815 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46226-5137
Bailey's Family Karate Karate / taekwondo
9423 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46229-3085
Blade Family Martial Arts Academy - Karate Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
28 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202-2408
Champe's Karate Karate / taekwondo
255 Kirk Dr E, Indianapolis, IN 46234-2633
Choi Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6957 S Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227-5201
Christ Centered TaeKwonDo of Indianapolis Karate / taekwondo
5603 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
Family Karate Academy USA Karate / taekwondo
8758 Crawfordsville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46234-1511
GMAU Boxing BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1001 E Palmer St, Indianapolis, IN 46203-2755
Geist Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
9779 Fall Creek Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256-4713
Gospel Martial Arts Union BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1001 E Palmer St, Indianapolis, IN 46203-2755
Grandmaster Park's Chung Do Kwan Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
1744 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240-2360
Hernly Family Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
4550 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205-1825
Higginbotham's Ryukyu Dojo Karate / taekwondo
10598 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46280
Indianapolis Shotokan Karate Karate / taekwondo
1701 E Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN 46203-2261
Indy North Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
5620 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208-1519
Instituto De Taekwondo Free trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
3838 Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254-2405
Instituto de Taekwondo USA Karate / taekwondo
3741 Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46226
International Progressive Taekwondo Federation - IPTF Karate / taekwondo
2948 Carson Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46227-3902
KTA Northwest Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
9577 Valparaiso Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Korea Taekwondo Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
9340 Castlegate Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46256
Korea Taekwondo Academy Southeast Karate / taekwondo
4727 S Sherman Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46237-1528
Lone Wolf Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
5560 Progress Rd Ste A, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Meng's Tiger Dragon Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1551 E Stop 12 Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227-0987
Midwest Karate Karate / taekwondo
2138 N Mitthoeffer Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46229-1702
Mind Body and Spirit Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1739 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Phoenix Rising Karate Karate / taekwondo
4243 W 96th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1113
Pyramid Karate Karate / taekwondo
Lawrence Community Park, 5207 N Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46226
Sakuru Judo BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
2060 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220-3462
Shihan's Kandan karate Dojo Karate / taekwondo
2345 Pagoda Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203-3983
Strength Martial Arts Academy Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2346 S Lynhurst Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46241-5104
The Way Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1735 Country Club Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46234-1828
United Kempo Karate Schools Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
8444 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Virgil's Judo Club Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
645 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46239
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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.