Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Lebanon, TN

5 of the 10 martial arts schools we list in Lebanon 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.

David Deaton Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1027 W Main St, Lebanon, TN 37087-3366

+16155471754 Website Directions

Patterson's Karate and Self Defense Karate / taekwondo

511 N Castle Heights Ave, Lebanon, TN 37087-2731

+16156045377 Directions

Premier Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1443 W Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087-2513

🕒 Monday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

+16154434783 Website Directions

The Lebanon Dojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

108 Webster St, Lebanon, TN 37087-2038

+16154764339 Website Directions

U.S. Ju Jitsu and Karate Center Karate / taekwondo

1735 W Main St, Lebanon, TN 37087-3153

+16159740246 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.