Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Lincoln, NE

9 of the 23 martial arts schools we list in Lincoln 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.

Aikido of Nebraska Karate / taekwondo

5900 S 58th St, Lincoln, NE 68516

+14022616655 Website Directions

Capital Aikido Karate / taekwondo

2540 W O St, Lincoln, NE 68528-1107

+14024350454 Website Directions

Chung DO Kwan Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4017 Progressive Ave, Lincoln, NE 68504-1320

+14027427490 Website Directions

Lincoln Budokan Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

601 Calvert St, Lincoln, NE 68502-4360

🕒 Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

+14027705533 Website Directions

Lincoln Martial Arts Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4815 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68512-1218

+14024745425 Website Directions

Longoria's Tactical Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

5801 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510-2226

+14029752220 Website Directions

Master Lee's Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7125 S 29th St, Lincoln, NE 68516-5809

+14027810360 Website Directions

SMA - Swanson’s Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

4747 Old Cheney Rd Ste B, Lincoln, NE 68516

4024055964 Website Directions

West O Dojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

201 Capitol Beach Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68528

+14022616233 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.