Traditional Martial Arts Schools in New Hampshire

110 of the 226 martial arts schools we track in New Hampshire 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. Full listings for every city are on the New Hampshire page.

Dover 7

Dover, NH- MMA Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

83 Main St, Dover, NH 03820-3839

+17813255312 Website All Dover martial arts schools

Leith Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

42 Dover Point Rd, Dover, NH 03820-4663

+16034605300 Website All Dover martial arts schools

Mr. B's Taekwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

219 Long Hill Rd, Dover, NH 03820-6108

+16035343868 Website All Dover martial arts schools

NE Kenshin Kan Karate Dojo Karate / taekwondo

5 Gilman St, Dover, NH 03820

6037423262 All Dover martial arts schools

Portsmouth Judo Club BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1 Washington St, Dover, NH 03820

Website All Dover martial arts schools

Seacoast Family Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

44 Dover Point Rd, Dover, NH 03820-4664

+17813255312 Website All Dover martial arts schools

Shintaikarate Karate / taekwondo

115B Industrial Park Drive,Next to UPS in Dover. off Route 9, Dover, NH 03820

+16033770145 All Dover martial arts schools

Hudson 6

Al Lima's Studio of Self Defense Karate / taekwondo

28 Lowell Rd, Hudson, NH 03051-2880

+16037655753 Website All Hudson martial arts schools

Central Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondo

222 Central St, Hudson, NH 03051

+16038825617 Website All Hudson martial arts schools

Dojo Sante Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1 Winn Ave, Hudson, NH 03051-4548

+16034389387 Website All Hudson martial arts schools

Granite State American Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo

290 Derry Rd, Hudson, NH 03051-3000

+16035985400 Website All Hudson martial arts schools

Inner Dragon Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

77 Derry Rd, Hudson, NH 03051

🕒 Mon 4:30pm-8:30pm, Tue 4:30pm-7:30pm, Wed 4:30pm-8:30pm, Thu 4:30pm-8:30pm, Fri 4:30pm-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm

+16038648756 Website All Hudson martial arts schools

Meikyo Dojo, LLC Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

292 Derry Rd, Hudson, NH 03051

9784159658 Website All Hudson martial arts schools

Concord 5

Bodyworks Martial Arts Training Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

45 Chenell Dr, Concord, NH 03301-8541

+16032255620 Website All Concord martial arts schools

Capital City Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

78 Fisherville Rd, Concord, NH 03303

+16032270555 All Concord martial arts schools

Concord Karate Studio Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

89 Fort Eddy Rd, Concord, NH 03301-7409

🕒 Mon 11:30am-7:30pm, Tue 5:30pm-9pm, Wed 5:30pm-7:30pm, Thu 5:30pm-9pm, Fri 11:30am-6pm, Sat 8:30am-2pm

+16032245425 Website All Concord martial arts schools

NH Kicks Taekwondo Family Fitness Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

17/35, 90 Airport Rd, Concord, NH 03301

+16037145472 Website All Concord martial arts schools

Tokyo Joe's Karate Karate / taekwondo

133 Loudon Rd, Concord, NH 03301-5611

+16035455868 All Concord martial arts schools

Manchester 5

Amoskeag Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondo

168 Amory St, Manchester, NH 03102-3566

+16036275425 Website All Manchester martial arts schools

Granite State JUDO Institute Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

411 Beech St, Manchester, NH 03103-5201

+16035680054 Website All Manchester martial arts schools

Hanmi Tae Kwon Do Manchester NH Karate / taekwondo

245 Maple St, Manchester, NH 03103-5434

+15087701187 All Manchester martial arts schools

Manchester Karate Studio Karate / taekwondo

371 S Willow St, Manchester, NH 03103-5768

+16036255835 Website All Manchester martial arts schools

National Institute Of Modern Martial Arts - NIMMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Manchester, NH

+16035437213 Website All Manchester martial arts schools

Merrimack 5

ATA Martial Arts of Merrimack Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

707 Milford Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054-4625

+16038815435 Website All Merrimack martial arts schools

Chushin Aikido, Merrimack Karate / taekwondo

67 Bedford Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054-2802

+16037166055 All Merrimack martial arts schools

Merrimack Karate Studio Karate / taekwondo

534 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH 03054

+16034247458 All Merrimack martial arts schools

Professional Martial Arts Academy Merrimack Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

370 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH 03054-4152

+16034290008 Website All Merrimack martial arts schools

Strikeback Dynamic Defense Systems Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

458 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH 03054

+16032629299 Website All Merrimack martial arts schools

Bedford 4

Bedford Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

292 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110

+16036269696 Website All Bedford martial arts schools

Bedford Martial Arts Academy East Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

273 South River Rd, Bedford, NH 03110-7060

+16037032327 Website All Bedford martial arts schools

Master An's Tae Kwon DO Karate / taekwondo

270 S River Rd, Bedford, NH 03110

(603) 627-7744 All Bedford martial arts schools

Tiger Warrior Dojo Karate / taekwondo

20 Commerce Park N, Bedford, NH 03110-6902

+16035188034 All Bedford martial arts schools

Portsmouth 4

9Round Kickboxing Fitness Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

72 Mirona Rd Ste 1, Portsmouth, NH 03801

6032941404 Website All Portsmouth martial arts schools

Park's Tae Kwon Do School Karate / taekwondo

535 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801-5355

+16034332099 Website All Portsmouth martial arts schools

Portsmouth Aikido Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

620 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801-5392

+16032751262 Website All Portsmouth martial arts schools

Steve De Masco's Shaolin Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

601 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

+16034307377 Website All Portsmouth martial arts schools

Salem 4

Kian Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

236 N Broadway, Salem, NH 03079-2191

+16038945425 Website All Salem martial arts schools

National Karate Institute Karate / taekwondo

401 Main St, Salem, NH 03079-2463

+16032051157 Website All Salem martial arts schools

Northeast Aikido BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

326 S Broadway, Salem, NH 03079-4502

+19782722019 Website All Salem martial arts schools

Off Your Back Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

224 N Broadway, Salem, NH 03079-2114

🕒 Wednesday Kids BJJ Karate 530PM

+17813070104 Website All Salem martial arts schools

Windham 4

Golden Crane Traditional Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

46 Lowell Rd, Windham, NH 03087-1856

+16034372020 Website All Windham martial arts schools

Inspired Martial Arts Center Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

58 Range Rd, Windham, NH 03087-2016

+16038937990 Website All Windham martial arts schools

Karate International Windham Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

60 Rockingham Rd, Windham, NH 03087-1343

🕒 Monday and Wednesday 3pm

+16038985367 Website All Windham martial arts schools

Polished Mirror Budo Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

33 Indian Rock Rd, Windham, NH 03087-1654

+19784159658 Website All Windham martial arts schools

Derry 3

Derry Judo Club Karate / taekwondo

31 W Broadway, Derry, NH 03038

+16034326136 All Derry martial arts schools

Kenpo Academy of Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

40 Manchester Rd, Derry, NH 03038-3005

🕒 Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm

+16034379900 Website All Derry martial arts schools

Living Well Aikido Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

134 Fordway Ext, Derry, NH 03038-4383

+14054080852 Website All Derry martial arts schools

Hooksett 3

American Dragon Shaolin Kempo Karate / taekwondo

146 Londonderry Tpke, Hooksett, NH 03106

+16036299118 Website All Hooksett martial arts schools

Integrity Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

114 Londonderry Tpke, Hooksett, NH 03106-2042

+16036606921 Website All Hooksett martial arts schools

Tiger Black Belt Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Riverside Nail, 11 Kimball Dr, Hooksett, NH 03106-1072

+16036277744 Website All Hooksett martial arts schools

Keene 3

Aikido of Monadnock Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

152 Davis St, Keene, NH 03431-3681

+16033572989 Website All Keene martial arts schools

Budds Tae Kwon DO Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

421 Winchester St, Keene, NH 03431-3944

+16033523100 All Keene martial arts schools

Rouleau's Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

Keene Recreation Center, 312 Washington St, Keene, NH 03431-2768

+16037563318 Website All Keene martial arts schools

Rochester 3

High Kicks Taekwon-Do Karate / taekwondo

185 Wakefield St, Rochester, NH 03867

+16035344133 Website All Rochester martial arts schools

Lions Progressive Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo

48 N Main St, Rochester, NH 03867-1905

+16033007275 All Rochester martial arts schools

Shotokan Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

150 Wakefield St, Rochester, NH 03867

(603) 312-8414 Website All Rochester martial arts schools

Brookline 2

Neil Stone's Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

108 Route 13, Brookline, NH 03033

(603) 672-8933 Website All Brookline martial arts schools

Souhegan Valley Karate Club Karate / taekwondo

Temporarily Displaced - Please Contact Us for Details, Brookline, NH

+16035056777 Website All Brookline martial arts schools

Exeter 2

Karate International Martial Arts Centers Karate / taekwondo

137 Epping Rd, Exeter, NH 03833-1550

+16037788475 Website All Exeter martial arts schools

Randall School of Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

75 Portsmouth Ave, Exeter, NH 03833-2139

+16035837793 Website All Exeter martial arts schools

Jaffrey 2

Kenny's Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7 Knight St, Jaffrey, NH 03452

+18025793005 Website All Jaffrey martial arts schools

USA Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

28 Peterborough St, Jaffrey, NH 03452-6821

+16035322400 Website All Jaffrey martial arts schools

Laconia 2

Beyond The Belt Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

77 Court St, Laconia, NH 03246

(603) 366-1044 Website All Laconia martial arts schools

Sachem Health Karate / taekwondo

14 Pleasant St, Laconia, NH 03246-3420

🕒 Wednesday 3pm

+16035244780 Website All Laconia martial arts schools

Londonderry 2

Dan Dovidio's Karate Karate / taekwondo

535 Mammoth Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053-2133

+16032044525 Website All Londonderry martial arts schools

Kenpo Academy of Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

123 Nashua Rd Units 35 & 36, Londonderry, NH 03053

+16034379900 Website All Londonderry martial arts schools

Nashua 2

Cote Karate Studio Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

619 Main St, Nashua, NH 03060-5239

🕒 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

+16039214904 Website All Nashua martial arts schools

Tokyo Joe's Studios Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

85 Northeastern Blvd, Nashua, NH 03062-3141

+16038894165 Website All Nashua martial arts schools

North Hampton 2

Atlantic Karate Training Center Karate / taekwondo

18 Lafayette Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862-2455

+16039641555 Website All North Hampton martial arts schools

Mike Worobel Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

10 Lafayette Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862-2417

+16039645886 Website All North Hampton martial arts schools

Pelham 2

Family Martial Arts of Pelham Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

122 Bridge St, Pelham, NH 03076-3403

+16036358323 Website All Pelham martial arts schools

United Tae Kwon DO Inc Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

49 Bridge St, Pelham, NH 03076-3404

🕒 Monday 5:45pm

+16036358555 Website All Pelham martial arts schools

Rollinsford 2

Peaceful Heart Traditional Karate-Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Rollinsford, NH

+16036823651 All Rollinsford martial arts schools

Seacoast Warriors Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3 Front St, Rollinsford, NH 03869-7001

🕒 9AM - 9PM

+16037494777 Website All Rollinsford martial arts schools

Somersworth 2

Mr. B’s Taekwon Do, Llc (B Well Fitness, Llc) Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

30 Willand Dr. Somersworth, NH 03878, Somersworth, NH 03878

(603) 534-3868 Website All Somersworth martial arts schools

Ninja Nick’s Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Somersworth, NH

+16039419039 Website All Somersworth martial arts schools

Ashland 1

White Mountain Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

13 West St, Ashland, NH 03217

+16034559616 Website

Atkinson 1

Buzz Durkin's Uechi Karate School Karate / taekwondo

2 Commerce Dr, Atkinson, NH 03811-2173

🕒 Mon 2pm-8:30pm, Tue 10am-9pm, Wed 2pm-8:30pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sat 8am-1pm

+16038938949 Website

Belmont 1

Eastern Dragon Karate & Self Defense Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

225 Daniel Webster Hwy, Belmont, NH 03220-3041

+16035247268 Website All Belmont martial arts schools

Bow 1

Egans Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

3 Robinson Rd, Bow, NH 03304

6033694372

Brentwood 1

Alpha TaeKwonDo and Fitness Karate / taekwondo

425 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833-6612

+16037342417 All Brentwood martial arts schools

Bristol 1

Mortensen and McKellar's Karate Karate / taekwondo

Tapply-Thompson Community Center, 30 N Main St, Bristol, NH 03222-3512

+16037442713 Website

Campton 1

Ikigai Karate Dojo Karate / taekwondo

2086 US-3, Campton, NH 03223

+16032546164

Chester 1

Sidekick Taekwondo Inc. Karate / taekwondo

84 Chester St, Chester, NH 03036

+16037165506

Claremont 1

National Institute of Modern Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

140 North St, Claremont, NH 03743-2038

🕒 Monday to Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm

+16035437213 Website All Claremont martial arts schools

Conway 1

Mt. Washington Aikido Karate / taekwondo

50 White Mountain Hwy, Conway, NH 03818-4208

+16039865704 Website All Conway martial arts schools

Danville 1

Yamabushikan Karate and Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

38 Sanborn St, Danville, NH 03819

(603) 819-1671 Website

Franklin 1

Bill Gregory's Kajukenpo Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

12 Rowell Dr, Franklin, NH 03235-1222

+16034557855 Website

Goffstown 1

Bulsajo TaeKwonDo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Goffstown, NH

+16037031914 Website All Goffstown martial arts schools

Hampton Falls 1

JSK Taekwondo NH Karate / taekwondo

105 Lafayette Rd, Hampton Falls, NH 03844-2322

+19782352022

Hanover 1

Blue Wave Taekwondo Association, Inc. Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

48 Lebanon St, Hanover, NH 03755

+16033069132 Website

Holderness 1

White Mountain Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1412 New Hampshire Rte 175, Holderness, NH 03245

+16037268000 Website

Hollis 1

Neil Stone's Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

22 Proctor Hill Rd, Hollis, NH 03049-6428

+16036728933 Website

Lancaster 1

White Mountain Karate Karate / taekwondo

90 Main St, Lancaster, NH 03584-3026

+16036315061

Lebanon 1

Okinawan Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

351 Miracle Mile, Lebanon, NH 03766

+16034482662 Website All Lebanon martial arts schools

Lyndeborough 1

Black Sword Aikido Karate / taekwondo

126 Perham Corner Rd, Lyndeborough, NH 03082

+14017027772 Website

Milford 1

Myofu An Budo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

159 Savage Rd, Milford, NH 03055-3132

+16037856440 Website All Milford martial arts schools

Newport 1

Rising Sun Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

35 Spring St, Newport, NH 03773

+16038630655 Website

Newton 1

Unified Kempo Karate School Karate / taekwondo

85 S Main St, Newton, NH 03858

+16033825255

North Conway 1

Kwoon Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

50 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH 03860

🕒 Mondays & Wednesdays 5 - 6:30pm

+16034528766 Website

Northfield 1

603 Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

61 Summer St, Northfield, NH 03276-1644

+16037266335 Website

Plaistow 1

Ocasio's True Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

160 Plaistow Rd, Plaistow, NH 03865-2830

+16033824199 Website All Plaistow martial arts schools

Plymouth 1

8 Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

594 Tenney Mountain Hwy, Plymouth, NH 03264-3158

+16039325173 Website

Sanbornton 1

Shinzan Judo Club Karate / taekwondo

61 Plummer Rd, Sanbornton, NH 03269

Sanbornville 1

Twin Dragon Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

NH-16, Sanbornville, NH 03872

+16035228791 Website

Seabrook 1

Desorda's Martial Arts Academy, LLC Karate / taekwondo

920 Lafayette Rd, Seabrook, NH 03874

+16038286109 Website

Strafford 1

Champion Martial Arts Academy - Lee, New Hampshire Karate / taekwondo

61 Jo al Co Rd, Strafford, NH 03884-6517

+16035577180 Website

Tilton 1

White Tiger Karate Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

120 Laconia Rd, Tilton, NH 03276-5234

+16039981511 Website

Warren 1

Warren Blue Wave Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

19 Water St, Warren, NH 03279

+16039371773 Website

Wolfeboro 1

Cameron's Karate Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

10 Center St, Wolfeboro, NH 03894

🕒 Tuesday: 6-7PM

+16036518577 Website

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 about traditional martial arts schools

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.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.