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Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Kenner, LA

5 of the 10 martial arts schools we list in Kenner 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.

Joong Do Ryu NOLA Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3212 Georgia Ave, Kenner, LA 70065-4517

+15044705807 Website Directions

Mike Bonstaff's Academy of Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

1920 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062-6232

+15049573848 Directions

The Dojang New Orleans Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1920 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062-6232

+15043534434 Website Directions

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2401 Veterans Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062-4716

🕒 Mon 2pm-8pm, Tue 2pm-8pm, Wed 2pm-8pm, Thu 2pm-8pm, Fri 2pm-6:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 12am-12am

+15044559699 Website Directions

World Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1111 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062-6711

+15048885425 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.