Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Cherry Hill, NJ

7 of the 15 martial arts schools we list in Cherry Hill 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.

Action Karate Cherry Hill Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

499 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

(856) 830-6278 Website Directions

Cherry Hill Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

219 Berlin Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-3571

+18569048466 Website Directions

Ginyard Karate Achievement Center Karate / taekwondo

1820 Old Cuthbert Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-1414

+18564291388 Website Directions

National Karate Institute Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

484 E Evesham Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

(866) 229-7058 Website Directions

Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

226 Haddonfield Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002-4403

+18562023377 Website Directions

Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

226 Haddonfield Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

(856) 200-3032 Website Directions

Yi's Karate of Cherry Hill Karate / taekwondo

219 Berlin Rd Ste R, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

8567952400 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.