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Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Tulsa, OK

20 of the 53 martial arts schools we list in Tulsa 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.

Golden Dragon Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

3107 S HARVARD Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135

9182024117 Directions

Apollo's Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

10030 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133-5709

+19183691953 Website Directions

Apollo's Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

9522 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74145-9048

+19186277070 Website Directions

Christian Karate Academy South Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

10125 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133-6737

+15393024754 Website Directions

Grandmaster Carter Hargrave Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

8086 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136-9003

🕒 Tuesdays at 5:45pm

+19187421354 Website Directions

Grandmaster Kangs Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

10032 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133-6259

+19189553393 Website Directions

Kang's Institute of TaeKwon-Do Karate / taekwondo

6005 S. Mingo Rd., Tulsa, OK 74146

(918) 994-7979 Website Directions

Luohan Wushu Kung Fu Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7030 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136-3908

+19186076845 Website Directions

SJ karate Oklahoma Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

5202 S Hudson Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135-7500

+19188187565 Website Directions

Southside Judo & Jujitsu BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

7008 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136

Website Directions

Tai Chi Tulsa Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

9238 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133-5433

+19182323141 Website Directions

The Combat Team BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

10222 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137-6014

+19187407584 Website Directions

The Tulsa Taekwondo Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

S Darlington Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137, United States, Tulsa, OK 74137

+19186989339 Website Directions

Thomas Academy Tai Chi Kung Fu Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4775 S Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135-3006

+19186649191 Website Directions

Tulsa Arnis Club Karate / taekwondo

9365 E 46th St, Tulsa, OK 74145

+919182809495 Website Directions

Tulsa Judo and Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4343 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK 74145

+15392602821 Directions

Tulsa Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2032 Utica Sq, Tulsa, OK 74114-1635

🕒 Tuesdays at 5:45pm

Website Directions

Tulsa Kendo Dojo Shin Sou Fu Kan Karate / taekwondo

2021 E 71st St S, Tulsa, OK 74136-5408

+19184951111 Website Directions

Tulsa Kung Fu Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2603 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK 74129-2621

+19186648202 Website Directions

Wolfe Pack Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

9902 E 43rd St S, Tulsa, OK 74146

+19185744614 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.