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Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Arlington, TX

11 of the 32 martial arts schools we list in Arlington 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.

Cloud Nine MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1156 107th St, Arlington, TX 76011-3109

+19728355700 Website Directions

FARFANS TAEKWONDO Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1919 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76013

🕒 7:30am-3:30pm

8172986594 Website Directions

Farfan's Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

820 Station Dr, Arlington, TX 76015-1627

🕒 7:30am-3:30pm

+18179668853 Website Directions

Genesis TaeKwonDo Family Martial Arts School Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

5975 S Cooper St Ste 127, Arlington, TX 76017-4400

+18174196000 Website Directions

Lake Arlington Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

2912 Little Rd, Arlington, TX 76016-1725

Website Directions

Martial Arts Taekwondo Arlington Karate / taekwondo

821 Oram St, Arlington, TX 76010-2837

+18177790423 Website Directions

Metro Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

4820 Little Rd, Arlington, TX 76017

(817) 516-8195 Directions

Mike Johnson's Texas Black Belt Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

711 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011-3800

+18172749812 Website Directions

Premier Martial Arts West Arlington Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

5801 W Interstate 20, Arlington, TX 76017-1078

🕒 Monday 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm

+16829003880 Website Directions

Raizing Inspiration Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2224a Parkrow, Arlington, TX 76013

🕒 Mon-Fri 4:30pm-8pm

682-220-9909 Website Directions

Shotokan Karate Academy Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

1622 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012-3035

🕒 Friday 6:00 pm -7:00 pm

+18173036441 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.