Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Beaverton, OR

9 of the 21 martial arts schools we list in Beaverton 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.

Aim High Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

16205 NW Bethany Ct, Beaverton, OR 97006-4687

🕒 Mon 1pm

+15036408628 Website Directions

American Sports Academy - Oregon & Learning Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1600 NW 167th Pl, Beaverton, OR 97006-4800

+15038885803 Website Directions

Budo Dojo School of Aikido Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

10700 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR 97005-0011

🕒 Monday afternoon class at 12pm

+15035200864 Website Directions

Choi's Taekwondo Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

12575 SW Allen Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005-4728

+15036441388 Website Directions

J. B. Park World Champion Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

12305 SW Horizon Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97007-9500

🕒 Mon-Wed 10am

+15035244550 Website Directions

Karate For Kids Karate / taekwondo

3671 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005

5036268283 Directions

Kyokushin Karate of Oregon Karate / taekwondo

18639 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Beaverton, OR 97006

+15034902326 Website Directions

TS Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

20451 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Beaverton, OR 97003-1700

+15039842587 Website Directions

Tien Tae Jitsu Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

8125 SW Nimbus Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008

(503) 544-9975 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.