Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Glen Burnie, MD

7 of the 12 martial arts schools we list in Glen Burnie 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.

A.J. Bartlinski's Karate Supercenter Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

302 Crain Hwy N, Glen Burnie, MD 21061-3007

+14107680362 Website Directions

KIMS KARATE Karate / taekwondo

310 Hospital Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

4107602090 Directions

Kim's Karate and Learning Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

310 Hospital Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061-5567

+14107667600 Website Directions

Noel Smith Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

902 Crain Highway N, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

4438675329 Website Directions

Noel Smith Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

7478 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061-3542

+14435910970 Website Directions

Warrior Taekwon-Do Karate / taekwondo

7478 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061-3542

+14432547398 Directions

Wulin Institute Karate / taekwondo

7164 E Furnace Branch Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060-6528

+14109801344 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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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.