Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Ridgeland, MS

7 of the 11 martial arts schools we list in Ridgeland 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.

Academy of Kung Fu Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

150 Sunnycrest Dr, Ridgeland, MS 39157-2566

+16018565051 Website Directions

Bushido. Kyokushin Karate Dojo Karate / taekwondo

238 Lake Harbour Dr, Ridgeland, MS 39157-4104

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Good Soldier MMA Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

7048 Old Canton Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157

🕒 Monday-Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until. Give us

(601) 707-4012 Website Directions

Ridgeland Karate Karate / taekwondo

137 Trace Cir, Ridgeland, MS 39157

+16019551677 Directions

Ridgeland Taekwondo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

676 S Pear Orchard Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157-4227

+16018531113 Website Directions

Tiger Rock Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

125 Dyess Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157-4428

🕒 Mon 2:30pm-8:30pm, Tue 2:30pm-8:30pm, Wed 2:30pm-8:30pm, Thu 2:30pm-8:30pm, Fri 2:30pm-8:30pm, Sat 9am-12pm, Sun 12am-12

+16019779000 Website Directions

West's Hapkido Academy Karate / taekwondo

291 US-51, Ridgeland, MS 39157

🕒 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:59:44 +0000

+17692186161 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.