Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Frederick, MD

14 of the 25 martial arts schools we list in Frederick 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.

American Karate Academy Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

928 N East St, Frederick, MD 21701-4622

+13016985468 Website Directions

Choi's Martial Arts USA Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1080 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21703-3904

+13016943330 Website Directions

Dream Kicks Taekwondo Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

923 W 7th St, Frederick, MD 21701-8527

🕒 Mon - Thur: 2:00pm

+13016393579 Website Directions

Golden Knights Karate Karate / taekwondo

1730 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701

+13017888206 Website Directions

Jeong's Urbana Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3506 Worthington Blvd, Frederick, MD 21704-7031

+13018744706 Website Directions

Jundokai Goju Ryu Karate Karate / taekwondo

1818 Weybridge Rd, Frederick, MD 21702-5926

+13016765400 Directions

Kicks Karate Karate / taekwondo

1700 Kingfisher Dr, Frederick, MD 21701

+13016443322 Website Directions

Korean Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

5 Willowdale Dr Ste BA, Frederick, MD 21702

🕒 Sat-Sun 6am

3016207171 Website Directions

Kreimer's Karate Institute Inc Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

1460 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21702

+13016953347 Website Directions

Scott Academy of Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

1460 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21702-4914

+12406751718 Website Directions

Sho-lung-dojo "martial arts" Karate / taekwondo

40 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701

+12404150576 Website Directions

South Mountain Aikido Karate / taekwondo

601 Contender Way, Frederick, MD 21703

+13015143415 Website Directions

The Little Gym of Frederick Karate / taekwondo

5805 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704

3016961616 Website Directions

Tuckers Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

1341 Hughes Ford Rd, Frederick, MD 21701-3131

+13015141161 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.