Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Vermont
54 of the 79 martial arts schools we track in Vermont 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. Full listings for every city are on the Vermont page.
Burlington 5
Aikido of Champlain Valley Karate / taekwondo
257 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401-4875
Aki No Kure Judo Club BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
274 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Bujinkan Maten Ninjutsu Dojo Karate / taekwondo
200 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401-8350
Oom Yung Doe Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1127 North Ave, Burlington, VT 05408-2756
Vermont Aikido Karate / taekwondo
274 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Brattleboro 4
Aikido of River Valley Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
11 Cottage St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Brattleboro Yongmudo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
55 Marlboro Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Brattleboro Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
55 Marlboro Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301-3700
Rouleau-Holley's Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
55 Marlboro Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Rutland 4
DaSilva's Karate Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
41 E Center St, Rutland, VT 05701-4265
Green Mountain Shotokan Karate Club Karate / taekwondo
40 Curtis Ave, Rutland, VT 05701-4821
Phoenix Martial Arts Wellness System Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
116 Post St, Rutland, VT 05701-4779
Vermont Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
12 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701-2853
Brandon 3
Aikido Vermont Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1 Conant Sq, Brandon, VT 05733-1016
Aikido Yoshokai Karate / taekwondo
25 Rossiter St, Brandon, VT 05733
Kaizen Fitness Arts LLC Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
32 Marble St, Brandon, VT 05733-8947
South Burlington 3
Blue Wave Taekwondo School Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
899 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT 05403-7501
+18026583359 Website All South Burlington martial arts schools
Vermont Taekwondo Academy Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
160 Hinesburg Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403
+18025989099 Website All South Burlington martial arts schools
Villari's Vermont Karate / taekwondo
15 Palmer Ct, South Burlington, VT 05403
+18028640844 Website All South Burlington martial arts schools
Williston 3
BJJ Revolution Team Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
55 Leroy Rd, Williston, VT 05495-8979
KOJO Academy of Taekwon-Do Karate / taekwondo
179 Commerce St, Williston, VT 05495
ONTA Studio Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
373 Blair Park Rd, Williston, VT 05495-8037
Bennington 2
Catamount Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
160 Benmont Ave, Bennington, VT 05201
Okinawan Karate Dojo Karate / taekwondo
160 Benmont Ave, Bennington, VT 05201-1842
Colchester 2
Fusion Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
110 Elm Ct, Colchester, VT 05446
Martial Way Self-Defense Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
73 Prim Rd, Colchester, VT 05446-3701
Essex Junction 2
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Vermont Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
90 Center Rd, Essex Junction, VT 05452
🕒 Mat on Saturdays 11 AM - 1PM
+19196855181 Website All Essex Junction martial arts schools
Vermont Kung Fu Academy Karate / taekwondo
167 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT 05452-3068
+18028797999 Website All Essex Junction martial arts schools
Middlebury 2
Green Mountain Inti Ombak Pencak Silat Karate / taekwondo
52 Main St, Middlebury, VT 05753-1451
TaeKwon Do K.I.C.K.S. Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
9 Meadow Way, Middlebury, VT 05753-1503
Newport 2
Dynamic Defensive Dojo Karate / taekwondo
189 E Main St, Newport, VT 05855-5562
Kingdom Bluewave Taekwondo Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
201 E Main St, Newport, VT 05855
Barre 1
Fred Villari's Studio Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
65 Elm St, Barre, VT 05641-3545
Bradford 1
Bradford Taekwondo Club, Inc. Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
210 Main St, Bradford, VT 05033-8893
Fair Haven 1
Makoto School of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
89 N Main St, Fair Haven, VT 05743-1114
🕒 3pm – 6pm
Ferrisburgh 1
Graniteville 1
Granite City MMA llc. Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
223 Church Hill Rd, Graniteville, VT 05654
Hartland 1
Riley Memorial Karate Club Karate / taekwondo
19 Route 12, Hartland, VT 05048-9461
Huntington 1
Crouching Lion Tang Soo Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
56 Lapierre Dr, Huntington, VT 05462
Londonderry 1
Alexander's Tae Kwon Karate / taekwondoMMA
5099 Vermont Rte 100, Londonderry, VT 05148
Manchester Center 1
Vermont Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
280 Airport Rd, Manchester Center, VT 05255
Milton 1
Arrowhead Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
49 Middle Rd, Milton, VT 05468-3847
Moretown 1
Central Vermont Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1147 Vermont Rte 100, Moretown, VT 05660
New Haven 1
2 Wolves Martial Arts: Aikido & Systema Karate / taekwondo
1089 River Rd, New Haven, VT 05472-4024
Roxbury 1
Cloud Mountain Living Arts and Aikido Karate / taekwondo
111 Pincus Rd, Roxbury, VT 05669
Sheldon 1
St Albans 1
Hathaway's Taekwon-Do Karate / taekwondo
2382 Hathaway Point Rd, St Albans, VT 05478-7105
St Albans City 1
R Family Dojo BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
268 N Main St, St Albans City, VT 05478
St Johnsbury 1
USA Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
446 Railroad St, St Johnsbury, VT 05819-1735
Waterbury 1
Green Mountain Dojo Kyokushin Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
838 US-2, Waterbury, VT 05676
West Rutland 1
Legend Gates Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
453 Main St, West Rutland, VT 05777
White River Junction 1
USA Karate Karate / taekwondo
26 N Main St, White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-5599 Website All White River Junction martial arts schools
Wilmington 1
Vermont Valley TaeKwonDo Inc. Karate / taekwondo
School St, Wilmington, VT 05363
Woodstock 1
Shobu Aikido Vermont Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
54 River St, Woodstock, VT 05091
Also in Vermont
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- Kids Martial Arts Classes31
- MMA Gyms11
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training6
Good to know about traditional martial arts schools
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.
How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.
Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.