Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Rhode Island
62 of the 159 martial arts schools we track in Rhode 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. Full listings for every city are on the Rhode Island page.
Pawtucket 6
Providence Aikikai Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
545 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
RI Uechi Karate School BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
44 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860-4098
Rhode Island Shotokan Kempo Karate-do Karate / taekwondo
11 Benefit St, Pawtucket, RI 02861-4542
🕒 Mon-Fri 5:30PM-8:00 PM
Rhode Island Taekwondo Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
36 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Straight Up Kicking Sport Karate Center Karate / taekwondo
1600 Newport Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861-1359
US Taekwondo Pawtucket Karate / taekwondo
50 Ann Mary St, Pawtucket, RI 02860-4893
Coventry 5
Mayo Quanchi Judo and Wrestling Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
17 Sandy Bottom Rd, Coventry, RI 02816-5863
New England Shuhari Karate / taekwondo
1 S Main St, Coventry, RI 02816-5719
New England TaeKwonDo Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo
40 Knotty Oak Rd, Coventry, RI 02816
Northeast Family Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo
113 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, RI 02816-5279
Ocean State Shaolin Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
716 Centre of New England Blvd, Coventry, RI 02816-6083
Cranston 5
Kensho-Ryu Kenpo Jiujitsu Karate BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
100 East St, Cranston, RI 02920-4421
Master Lee's US Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
1400 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI 02920-2643
Premier Martial Arts Cranston Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1099 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
US Taekwondo Complex Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
1441 Elmwood Ave, Cranston, RI 02910-3849
Villari's Martial Arts Centers Karate / taekwondo
623 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
North Kingstown 5
Cerio Ambrosia Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
7610 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852-3900
🕒 Thu 11:00 am-8:00 pm
+14012951220 Website All North Kingstown martial arts schools
Don Culp's Whole Arts Training Center Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
220 Old Baptist Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852-2500
+14018859774 Website All North Kingstown martial arts schools
Grandmaster Hong's World Class Tae Kwon Do Center Karate / taekwondo
5955 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Hong's World Class Taekwondo Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6190 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852-1404
+14018854900 Website All North Kingstown martial arts schools
Innovate Karate Karate / taekwondo
475 School St, North Kingstown, RI 02852-1846
+14017414139 Website All North Kingstown martial arts schools
Warwick 5
Chea's Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
30 Coronado Rd, Warwick, RI 02886-1450
Don Rodrigues Karate Academy & CBR Kickboxing Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
190 Commerce Dr, Warwick, RI 02886
New England Shidokan Karate Karate / taekwondo
1817 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02889-2238
New Wave Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2327 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI 02889
State of the Arts Karate and Wellness Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1160 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886-4202
Providence 4
Brown University Aikido Club Karate / taekwondo
95 Thayer St, Providence, RI 02906-1151
Main Street Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
1282 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904-1830
Ocean State Okinawa-Te Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1282 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904-1830
Pathway Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1216 Smith St, Providence, RI 02908-2009
Smithfield 4
American Martial Arts Smithfield Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
3 Commerce St, Smithfield, RI 02828-3028
Bushido Martial Arts & Fitness Karate / taekwondo
970 Douglas Pike, @thefitness401, Smithfield, RI 02917
Here I Stand Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo
13 Farrar Ln, Smithfield, RI 02917-1798
Okinawan Temple Karate Karate / taekwondo
200 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield, RI 02917-1796
East Providence 3
EP Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
345 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-2609
+14014893189 Website All East Providence martial arts schools
Master Park's Champion Taekwondo Center Karate / taekwondo
10 Pier Rd, East Providence, RI 02914-5014
+14017140422 Website All East Providence martial arts schools
Michelet's Taekwondo School Karate / taekwondo
242 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-3731
+14014350245 Website All East Providence martial arts schools
Exeter 3
Elevate Dojo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
560 S County Trail Building C, Exeter, RI 02822
Elevate Judo & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
567 South County Trl Ste 207, Exeter, RI 02822
Joe Hunt's School of Karate Karate / taekwondo
144 Black Plain Rd, Exeter, RI 02822-2136
Johnston 3
Derderian Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
11 Commerce Way, Johnston, RI 02919-4613
RI Self-Defense Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
515 Greenville Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
Rising Sun Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
8 Dyerville Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
Bristol 2
Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
655 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809-5131
Ultimate Defense Bristol Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2 Peter Rd, Bristol, RI 02809-2620
North Providence 2
Self Defense Northeast Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
55 Douglas Pike, North Providence, RI 02917
(401) 349-5883 Website All North Providence martial arts schools
Self Defense Northeast Free trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
124 Broad St, North Providence, RI 02860-2404
+14017230414 Website All North Providence martial arts schools
Westerly 2
Black Bear Dojo Karate / taekwondo
130 Granite St, Westerly, RI 02891-2461
Kiefer's Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
114 Granite St, Westerly, RI 02891-2459
Cumberland 1
Kensho Karate Cumberland Karate / taekwondo
2081 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864-5136
Lincoln 1
Ronin Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondoMMA
1200 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865
Manville 1
Designed Defense American Kenpo Karate Studio Celebrating was our 27th year Karate / taekwondo
61 Winter St, Manville, RI 02838-1328
Middletown 1
Newport Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
800 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842-7222
Narragansett 1
Babcock's Martial Arts & Kickboxing Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
148 Boon St, Narragansett, RI 02882
North Smithfield 1
Kodokai Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
175 Eddie Dowling Hwy, North Smithfield, RI 02896
🕒 ursday 4:30pm-8:00pm
+14016782148 Website All North Smithfield martial arts schools
Pascoag 1
SANRYUKAI MARTIAL ARTS Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1 High St, Pascoag, RI 02859
Portsmouth 1
Mardo's Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondo
880 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871-2340
Riverside 1
Self Defense Training Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1235 Wampanoag Trl, Riverside, RI 02915-1231
Tiverton 1
RI Kenpo Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1152 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878-2530
Wakefield 1
Ichiban Karate and Fitness Karate / taekwondo
228 Robinson St, Wakefield, RI 02879-3524
🕒 Mon-Thu 3am-9pm
West Warwick 1
TOK Karate Karate / taekwondo
250 Cowesett Ave, West Warwick, RI 02893-2249
Wyoming 1
East Coast Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
12 Stilson Rd, Wyoming, RI 02898-1026
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Good to know about traditional martial arts schools
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.
How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.
Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.