Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Christiansburg, VA

7 of the 9 martial arts schools we list in Christiansburg 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.

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

215 County Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073-4021

+15404999365 Website Directions

Dragon Tiger Eagle Wushu Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo

Cambria St., Christiansburg, VA 24073

Directions

Franklin's Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

7 Roanoke St, Christiansburg, VA 24073-3017

+15403810207 Directions

Mike Petersen's Kempo Karate School Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

3065 N Franklin St, Christiansburg, VA 24073

+15404496517 Website Directions

NRV Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo

350 College St, Christiansburg, VA 24073

+15409681372 Website Directions

NRV Traditional Karate Karate / taekwondo

20 College St, Christiansburg, VA 24073

+15402397058 Website Directions

Tech MMA & Fitness Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

215 County Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073-4021

+15404499365 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.