Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Chesapeake, VA

13 of the 26 martial arts schools we list in Chesapeake 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.

2KMMA.com Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4416 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321-1583

🕒 mon-fri 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

+17577124365 Website Directions

Changing Lives Martial Arts Edinburg Commons Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

236 Carmichael Way Ste 303, Chesapeake, VA 23322

(757) 432-9022 Website Directions

Changing Lives Martial Arts Greenbrier Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1400 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320-8188

+17577454644 Website Directions

Chesapeake Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

644 Grassfield Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23322-7463

+17575814966 Website Directions

Hampton Roads Karate and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Chesapeake Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

800 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake, VA 23322-6670

+17574829259 Website Directions

Karate For Christ International Karate / taekwondo

3322 Western Branch Blvd Ste A, Chesapeake, VA 23321

(757) 673-8686 Website Directions

Kim-Masters United Taekwondo Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1464 Mount Pleasant Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322-4043

+17579794429 Website Directions

King Tiger Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1457 Mt Pleasant Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322-3919

+17574104999 Website Directions

Master Hill's Red Dragon Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

4200 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321

🕒 mon-sat 11:00am - 8:00pm

+17576638441 Website Directions

Shaolin Kung Fu Centers Karate / taekwondo

1226 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320

+17574019337 Website Directions

Virginia Martial Arts Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3325 Taylor Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23321-3300

+17574830195 Website Directions

Virginia TaeKwonDo and Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1245 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322-7141

+17575589869 Website Directions

Zanshinkan Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

920 Ventures Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320-2883

+17572882143 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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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.