Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Metairie, LA

5 of the 20 martial arts schools we list in Metairie 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.

Louisiana Karate Association Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

706 Phosphor Ave, Metairie, LA 70005-2746

+15048356825 Website Directions

Moon College of Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

3313 Richland Ave, Metairie, LA 70002

5043765254 Directions

SIFU Tommy - Kung Fu New Orleans Karate / taekwondo

3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002-5608

+15044571717 Website Directions

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1813 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005-2637

+15048311110 Website Directions

White Crane Kung Fu Studio Karate / taekwondo

3517 Johnson St, Metairie, LA 70001

(504) 390-3888 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.