Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Kennewick, WA

8 of the 11 martial arts schools we list in Kennewick 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.

Karate Dojo - JKS Washington Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4432 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336-2245

🕒 Fri 5pm-7:30pm

+15097374893 Website Directions

Kyokushin Karate Karate / taekwondo

516 E 1st Ave Ste D-2, Kennewick, WA 99336

5093782876 Directions

Pacific Kicks Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

6719 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336-1724

+15097353007 Website Directions

Selch's Song Moo Kwan Taekwon Do School Karate / taekwondo

2611 S Washington St, Kennewick, WA 99337

+15093020176 Website Directions

Tri Cities School Of Karate Karate / taekwondo

8508 W Gage Blvd, Kennewick, WA 99336-8106

+15097361405 Directions

Tri City Judo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

5020 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336-1951

+15093083567 Website Directions

Tri-Cities Black Belt Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

101 N Union St, Kennewick, WA 99336-2200

+15093967079 Website Directions

U.S. World Class Taekwondo Tri-Cities Karate / taekwondo

2909 S Quillan St, Kennewick, WA 99337-2437

+15095794225 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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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.