Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Shreveport, LA
13 of the 25 martial arts schools we list in Shreveport 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 Shreveport/Bossier Karate / taekwondo
447 N Market St, Shreveport, LA 71107
Black Dragon Kung Fu Academy Karate / taekwondo
1618 Marshall St, Shreveport, LA 71101-4138
Gator Pit Taekwondo USTA Karate / taekwondo
1240 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71105-2426
Karate USA Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6105 Youree Dr, Shreveport, LA 71105-4400
Lawhorn Kung fu Karate / taekwondo
5935 N Market St, Shreveport, LA 71107-2013
Lees Kung Fu and Tai Chi Karate / taekwondoMMA
134 E Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71104-3405
Matsukan Karate Dojo Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
411 Lake St, Shreveport, LA 71101-3766
Poos Taekwondo of Shreveport, La Karate / taekwondo
9006 Mansfield Rd, Shreveport, LA 71118-2608
Shreveport Karate Club Karate / taekwondo
447 N Market St, Shreveport, LA 71107-6822
Shreveport Tae Kwon-Do Karate / taekwondo
9101 Industrial Rd, Shreveport, LA 71129
Shreveport Tae Kwon-Do Academy Karate / taekwondo
9101 Industrial Rd, Shreveport, LA 71129
Shreveport Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
7629 Pines Rd, Shreveport, LA 71129-3905
Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Shreveport Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1409 E 70th St, Shreveport, LA 71105-4932
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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.