Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Gaithersburg, MD

14 of the 23 martial arts schools we list in Gaithersburg 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.

Authentic Taekwondo Academy Karate / taekwondo

836 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-2780

+13019778668 Website Directions

CHUA Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

9366 Gaither Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1416

+12023391945 Website Directions

Forge Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7503 Muncaster Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

+12408993517 Website Directions

Iron Fist Chinese Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

18860 Woodfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879-6708

+12404245726 Website Directions

Kicks Karate Karate / taekwondo

12109 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-2205

+13019474700 Website Directions

Korean Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

8934 N Westland Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1202

🕒 Sat-Sun 6am

+12406312592 Website Directions

Master Method Karate Gaithersburg Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

212 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-3014

+13019840700 Website Directions

Montgomery County Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo

420 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-5533

+12408130336 Website Directions

Pandas Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7621 Rickenbacker Dr Ste 600B, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

2409380159 Website Directions

Pugarita karate do Karate / taekwondo

8945 n westland rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

(301) 569-7419 Directions

Taichi Kung-Fu Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

7605 Airpark Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879-4143

+14104742365 Website Directions

US Wushu Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

701 Russell Ave Ste F101, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

🕒 Sunday, Aug 02 08:00AM

7036988182 Website Directions

World Classic Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

7979 Muncaster Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-3806

+12404457770 Website Directions

World Tae Kwon DO Academy Karate / taekwondo

8035 Snouffer School Rd Ste F, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

3012081919 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.

Also in Gaithersburg

Traditional Martial Arts Schools near Gaithersburg

Good to know

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.