Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Nashville, TN
19 of the 47 martial arts schools we list in Nashville 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.
ATA Martial Arts Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
8163 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221-4213
Aikido at Nashville Aikikai Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1701 Fatherland St, Nashville, TN 37206-2027
🕒 Friday, July 18th at 6:30 PM, Saturday the
American Karate Academy - East Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2624 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216
Executive Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
6410 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209-2970
🕒 Tues & Thur - 5pm & 6pm
KSA Martial Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
4910 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209-3413
Mac's KungFu Institute BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3955 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Music City Hapkido Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
Ksa Martial Academy, 4910 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209-3413
Nashville Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6601 Sugar Valley Dr, Nashville, TN 37211-7091
Nashville Kung Fu Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
1016 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203-4712
Nashville Shotokan Karate Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3955 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Roger Killen's Taekwondo and Self Defense Karate / taekwondo
2720 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211-2242
Shaolin Concepts School of Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
902 Hart Ln, Nashville, TN 37216-2626
Shin's Martial Arts Institute Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
7731 Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221
🕒 Mon: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Taekwondo 101 Karate / taekwondo
992 Davidson Dr Ste 103, Nashville, TN 37205
🕒 Monday: 5:00 pm
The Den Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo
2805 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Vision Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
3428 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37076-2006
West Side Taekwondo LLC Karate / taekwondo
7053 Highway 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221
World Champion EJ Greer's Karate-Do Karate / taekwondo
2787 Smith Springs Rd, Nashville, TN 37217
Zanshin Dojo Karate / taekwondo
1917 Church St, Nashville, TN 37203-2207
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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.