Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Dallas, TX
36 of the 95 martial arts schools we list in Dallas 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.
144 Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3406 Easy St, Dallas, TX 75247-6522
Ahn's Tae Kwon Do Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
6869 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX 75252-6200
Aikido of Dallas Karate / taekwondo
10903 Indian Trl, Dallas, TX 75229-3539
Berry's School Of Karate Karate / taekwondo
1930 S Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75224-2132
Black Wolf Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
4422 Live Oak St, Dallas, TX 75204-6719
🕒 Mon 6am-7am, Tue 5am-9pm, Wed-Fri 6am-7am, Sat 9am-11am, Sun 1am-3pm
Boon Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
5757 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209-5166
Central Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
12835 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75230-1263
Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2739 Bachman Dr, Dallas, TX 75220
Chamberlain Studios of Self-Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2114 Kidwell St, Dallas, TX 75214-3929
🕒 Friday January 31st @ 6:30 PM
Chang Lee Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
10233 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238-0008
Chang Lee's Taekwondo Dallas Karate / taekwondo
11411 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75218-1400
Dallas Fort Worth Soo Bahk Do Karate / taekwondo
13900 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75243-1008
Dallas Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo
18484 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75252-4643
Dallas Kyokushin Karate Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
4801 Spring Valley Rd Suite 118, Inside KUMBALA DANCE St, Dallas, TX 75244
Dallas Wing Chun Academy Karate / taekwondo
4333 Belmont Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
DeLuna Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo
3505 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-3907
Dojo Studio Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1401 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201-4901
IMD Karate Karate / taekwondo
1916 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208-5540
Juko-Kai Dallas Karate & Jujitsu Academy Karate / taekwondo
2114 Kidwell St, Dallas, TX 75214-3929
Lee's International Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
5621 Alpha Rd, Dallas, TX 75240-4501
Lee's White Leopard Kung Fu School Karate / taekwondo
6757 Arapaho Rd, Dallas, TX 75248-4005
Lewis Taekwondo Institute Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
718 N Buckner Blvd Ste 110, Dallas, TX 75218
Master Lee's Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
10455 N Central Expy Ste 119, Dallas, TX 75231
Master Lee's Taekwondo Academy Karate / taekwondo
11411 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75243-6606
Naha Te Dojo Dallas Karate / taekwondo
2403 Millmar Dr, Dallas, TX 75228-3311
Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3720 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75229-6153
PowerKenpo - Family Friendly Karate Karate / taekwondo
17390 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75252-5723
Premier Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
7331 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75214-4131
🕒 Tuesday 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Premier Martial Arts Lake Highlands Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
9660 Audelia Rd, Dallas, TX 75238-2646
🕒 Tuesday 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Pro Martial Arts - Lakewood in Dallas Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6465 E Mockingbird Ln Ste. 420, Dallas, TX 75214
Ray's American Karate & Self Defense Karate / taekwondo
11255 Garland Rd 900, Dallas, TX 75218
Red Wolf Dojo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
11836 Judd Ct, Dallas, TX 75243-4406
Ruchlin's Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
6464 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75214-7800
Yim's Taekwondo Institute (Closed Permanently) Karate / taekwondo
7136 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231
Zero Dojo Dallas Karate / taekwondo
3007 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75211-2919
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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.