Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Richmond, VA
22 of the 34 martial arts schools we list in Richmond 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.
10 Kicks Muay Thai Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
9768 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA 23235-4973
Aikido RVA South BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
11617 Busy St, Richmond, VA 23236-4059
American Karate Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
10901 Southlake Ct, Richmond, VA 23236-3913
Bushin Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
6024 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227-2279
Cuong Nhu Richmond - Zanshin Dojo Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
Humphrey Calder Community Center 414 N Thompson St., Richmond, VA 23221
Daruma Dojo Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
8219 Hull St Rd, Richmond, VA 23235-6413
Dong's Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
8109 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23294
East-West Wing Chun Kung Fu Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
1909 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220
🕒 Mondays and Thursdays 7:00
Gibson's Martial Arts Inc Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1000 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225
Justice Karate American Shotokan Karate / taekwondo
7801 W Broad St Ste 29, Richmond, VA 23294
Martial Arts World Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
10410 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA 23235-4400
Middleton's Kung Fu & Fitness Center Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
9550 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA 23235-4900
🕒 Monday-Tuesday-Thursday 6:00
Mongrel Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
11617 Busy St, Richmond, VA 23236-4059
Moy Tung Athletic Association Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
406 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
RVA Karate Karate / taekwondo
10800 Center View Dr, Richmond, VA 23235-4757
Richmond Aikido Kai Karate / taekwondo
4901 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227-3422
🕒 Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00
Richmond Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
406 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219-3822
Richmond Virginia Karate Dojo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23235
🕒 Monday from 7:30
River City Aikido Karate / taekwondo
3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
River City Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo
1420 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224-3957
Sifu Harry Warren Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1324 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220-4827
The Fan Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2310 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220-4435
🕒 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:00
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Traditional Martial Arts Schools near Richmond
- Virginia Beach29
- Ashburn15
- Fredericksburg15
- Henrico15
- 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.