Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Alexandria, VA
12 of the 32 martial arts schools we list in Alexandria 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.
Alexandria Budoshin Jujitsu Dojo Karate / taekwondo
1011 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
American Family Centers Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6700 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306-6701
Capitol Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6460 Landsdowne Centre Dr, Alexandria, VA 22315
Elite Martial Arts Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6457 Old Beulah St, Alexandria, VA 22315-3723
ISKA Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
6477 Little River Tpke, Alexandria, VA 22312-1413
Lead By Example Tae Kwon Do Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
3223 Duke St B2, Alexandria, VA 22314
Ohn Top Martial Arts - Rose Hill Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
6120 Rose Hill Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310-1901
Taekwondo Masters Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1514 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307-6530
Testudo BJJ Judo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
2731 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301-1123
Virginia Dojo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
6416 Grovedale Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310-2580
World Champ Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
8630 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309-4205
Yang's Taekwondo Academy Karate / taekwondo
1611 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
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Traditional Martial Arts Schools near Alexandria
- Virginia Beach29
- Richmond22
- Ashburn15
- Fredericksburg15
- Henrico15
- Roanoke15
- Chesapeake13
- Falls Church13
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.