Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Henrico, VA
15 of the 23 martial arts schools we list in Henrico 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.
Aamerican Colleges of Jiu-Jitsu and Karate Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
11250 Patterson Ave, Henrico, VA 23238
Academy of Kung Fu Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
8904 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23294-5826
Action Reaction Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
3405 Cox Rd, Henrico, VA 23233-2001
Aegis Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
200 Towne Center West Blvd, Henrico, VA 23233-1195
Aikido Suenaka-Ha Northside Karate / taekwondo
3004B Impala Pl, Henrico, VA 23228
CSC RVA Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
8032 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23294-4224
Competitive Edge Karate and Kickboxing Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
3500 Mayland Ct, Henrico, VA 23233-1421
Dynamic Taekwondo & After School of WEST END Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2292 John Rolfe Pkwy, Henrico, VA 23233-6913
Elite Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
7590 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23294-3608
Justice Karate American Style Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
8032 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23294-4224
K-TOP Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
9050 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA 23228-2021
Martial Arts of West End Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
10454 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico, VA 23233-3544
Mountain Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
3049 Lauderdale Dr, Henrico, VA 23233
Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3957 Deep Rock Rd, Henrico, VA 23233-1433
Taekwondo America of Richmond Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3989 Deep Rock Rd, Henrico, VA 23233
Also in Henrico
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools6
- Kids Martial Arts Classes16
- MMA Gyms5
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training3
More in Henrico and Virginia
Traditional Martial Arts Schools near Henrico
- Virginia Beach29
- Richmond22
- Ashburn15
- Fredericksburg15
- Roanoke15
- Chesapeake13
- Falls Church13
- Herndon13
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.