Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Memphis, TN
11 of the 31 martial arts schools we list in Memphis 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.
Bei Shaolin Kung Fu Institute Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3758 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122-3722
Champions Karate Memphis Karate / taekwondo
890 Willow Tree Cir, Memphis, TN 38018-8847
Memphis Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy Karate / taekwondo
4466 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116-7100
Mid South Aikido Karate / taekwondo
531 S McLean Blvd, Memphis, TN 38104-5102
Midtown Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
2463 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38112
Mullen Karate Kickboxing Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2881 Kirby Rd, Memphis, TN 38119-8209
Patrick Wrenn's Combative Arts Karate / taekwondo
1372 Overton Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-7043
TNT Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
5101 Sanderlin Ave, Memphis, TN 38117-4362
TigerMan Karate Dojo and Museum Karate / taekwondo
3217 Lucibill Rd, Memphis, TN 38116-3132
USA Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1645 Bonnie Ln, Memphis, TN 38016-1200
Westpoint Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
7269 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38125-2150
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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.