Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Staten Island, NY

18 of the 32 martial arts schools we list in Staten Island 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.

Black Belt America Karate / taekwondo

2025 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314-3915

+17184775858 Website Directions

Calla Karate and Jujutsu Karate / taekwondo

1652 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314-1576

+17187202509 Website Directions

Dento Teki Na Judo & Jujitsu Dojo BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3801 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314

+17187341352 Website Directions

Dragon Kim's Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

933 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314-1501

+17184941234 Website Directions

Dragon Kim's Karate USA Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

272 New Dorp Ln, Staten Island, NY 10306-3036

+17189795400 Website Directions

Fong's Hung Ga Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo

95 Lincoln Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306

+17186682478 Website Directions

Island Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3800 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312-3854

+17189676090 Website Directions

Judo Sambo Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

609 Midland Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306-5928

🕒 MON 6:00pm – 7:30pm

+19175183832 Website Directions

Karate USA Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

599 Manor Rd, Staten Island, NY 10314-4521

+17189835000 Website Directions

Kouketsu Dojo BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

278 Lincoln Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306

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Master Curry Karate Jujutsu Ryu Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

3896 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312-5111

+17189797087 Website Directions

New York Seiwakai Karate Karate / taekwondoMMA

314 Nelson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10308

+17186084925 Website Directions

New York Taekwondo Park Karate / taekwondo

523 Tompkins Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305

+17184471301 Website Directions

New York Taekwondo Un’s Dragon Karate / taekwondo

990 Rossville Ave, Staten Island, NY 10309-1715

+17189666696 Directions

New York's Finest Taekwondo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

705 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310-2518

+17188157275 Website Directions

Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

10 Nassau Pl, Staten Island, NY 10307

+17187172143 Website Directions

Staten Island Seido Karate Karate / taekwondo

1000 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301

+17182073613 Website Directions

Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2955 Veterans Rd W, Staten Island, NY 10309-2504

+17183010970 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.