Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Lexington, SC
11 of the 21 martial arts schools we list in Lexington 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.
Academy of Shotokan Karate Karate / taekwondo
821 E Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-4004
Black Tiger Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
728 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-2545
Carter's Academy of Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1216 North Main, Lexington, SC 29072
Genova Family Karate of Lexington Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
169 US-378, Lexington, SC 29072
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lexington Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1216 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-2453
Lam Tang Kung Fu Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
101-G Summer Duck Tr, Lexington, SC 29072
Midlands School of Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
821 E Main St, Lexington, SC 29072
Nihon Goshin Aikido Yudansha-Kai Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1216 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-2453
Southern Dragon Hapkido Karate / taekwondo
1925 S Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29073
U.S. Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondo
1332 N Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072-7653
Vitali Family Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
108 Scarborough Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
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- Greenville14
- Anderson8
- Charleston8
- Summerville8
- Mt Pleasant7
- Myrtle Beach7
- North Charleston6
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.