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Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Forest Hills, NY

5 of the 6 martial arts schools we list in Forest Hills 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.

Gentleway Masters Judo Club Karate / taekwondo

103-15 Union Tpke, Forest Hills, NY 11375

+13478135430 Directions

NiKa Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

113-25 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375

+19177406555 Website Directions

Queens Kung Fu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6 Burns St, Forest Hills, NY 11375-5272

+17182611955 Website Directions

SEIBUKAN DOJO-Traditional Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

103-12 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375

🕒 7pm-8pm

+17182689300 Website Directions

Vision Taekwondo Forest Hills Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

64-37 108th St, Forest Hills, NY 11375

+17184898964 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.