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Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Yonkers, NY

6 of the 14 martial arts schools we list in Yonkers 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.

American Olympic Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

453 McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY 10705-4607

+19144761406 Website Directions

Baxter Karate Dojo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1550 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710-6036

+19146652752 Website Directions

Bujinkan New York Dojo BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

101 Pondfield Rd W, Yonkers, NY 10708

🕒 Monday through Thursday, from 6:00pm

+19142978277 Website Directions

Master Ho Lee's Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

1034 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704

+19147762020 Directions

Olympic Taekwondo Academy Karate / taekwondo

234 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10705-1346

+18453004048 Website Directions

Proformance Combat Sports Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

87 Glen Rd, Yonkers, NY 10704-3629

🕒 Sat Sun 12:00pm

+19142940062 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.