Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Reno, NV

12 of the 44 martial arts schools we list in Reno 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.

360 Martial Arts Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

8975 Double Diamond Pkwy, Reno, NV 89521-4828

+17758532991 Website Directions

Ascend Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3697 Kings Row, Reno, NV 89503-1963

+17757461203 Website Directions

Dojo Reno Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1070 Sandhill Rd, Reno, NV 89521-3960

+17755077054 Website Directions

First Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

4896 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502-6016

+17758439551 Website Directions

Nevada Karate Association Karate / taekwondo

1301 Valley Rd, Reno, NV 89512-2228

+17753486377 Directions

Peace Dojo Karate / taekwondo

195 S Wells Ave, Reno, NV 89502

+17753378030 Website Directions

RORN Collective Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

9025 Double Diamond Pkwy, Reno, NV 89521-3222

+17752523981 Website Directions

Reno Combat Sambo -RCS BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6750 Sonterra Ln, Reno, NV 89523-2091

Website Directions

Reno Judo Club Karate / taekwondo

1335 Airmotive Wy, Reno, NV 89502

+17753502700 Website Directions

Toyama Karate-Do Reno, NV Karate / taekwondo

3016 Kietzke Ln, Reno, NV 89502-4319

+19493918364 Directions

United Studios of Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5150 Mae Anne Ave, Reno, NV 89523-1858

+17757473383 Website Directions

West Coast Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1093 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502-2417

🕒 Mon 3:30pm Tue 4pm to 6:30pm Wed 3:30pm

+17757865425 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.