Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Minneapolis, MN
18 of the 39 martial arts schools we list in Minneapolis 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.
Budo - Beyond Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1101 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1249
Classic Taekwondo Studios Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
5253 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417-1707
East Lake Aikido Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3359 S 36th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406-2130
Golden Leopard Martial Arts Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
100 W 46th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419-4950
Grey Duck Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3701 E 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Heilong Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
8709 Harrison Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55437-1642
Hive Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
811 9th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414-1306
Krav Maga Minnesota BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
4330 Cedar Lake Rd S, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Lino's taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
2942 Oakland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1304
MN Karate & Fitness Karate / taekwondo
1509 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Minnesota Ki Aikido Karate / taekwondo
1121 NE Jackson St, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1538
Movement Arts Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3748 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406-2668
Network Karate Services Karate / taekwondo
701 Decatur Ave N Ste 209, Minneapolis, MN 55427
Seiryukan Dojo Karate / taekwondo
4744 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Shotokan Karate MN Karate / taekwondo
1517 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413-2282
South Minneapolis National Karate Karate / taekwondo
4608 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419-5507
USA Karate Karate / taekwondo
6070 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55430
World Martial Arts Center Karate / taekwondo
2913 S Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408-2111
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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.