Traditional Martial Arts Schools in West Virginia
58 of the 130 martial arts schools we track in West Virginia 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. Full listings for every city are on the West Virginia page.
Morgantown 7
American Judo-Hapkido Institute Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3001 Northpointe Plz, Morgantown, WV 26505-3277
Black Cat Mixed Martial Arts and Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
9500 Mall Rd, Morgantown, WV 26501
Okinawa Karate Gōjū Style Karate / taekwondo
354 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505
Shizen Ryoku Aikido Karate / taekwondo
2000 Coombs Farm Dr, Morgantown, WV 26508
Spicer's Super Kick Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
500 Mylan Park Ln, Morgantown, WV 26501
TNT Family Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
63 Don Knotts Blvd, Morgantown, WV 26508
USA Martial Arts of Morgantown, LLC. Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1311 Pineview Dr White Birch Tower 2, Morgantown, WV 26505
Parkersburg 6
Almost Heaven Aikido Dojo Karate / taekwondo
Mid Ohio Valley Ballet School\nAnn Street \n\n Parkersburg Wv\n, Parkersburg, WV 26101
S H Kang's Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondo
2000 1st Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101-6344
S. H. Kang’s Tae Kwon Do Parkersburg Karate / taekwondo
1800 30th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Shaolin Martial Arts Training Center BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
71 Rosemar Rd, Parkersburg, WV 26104
Switchback BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
705 Shrewsbury Pl, Parkersburg, WV 26101-6090
WVFAA Judo Karate / taekwondo
1093 Core Rd, Parkersburg, WV 26104-2952
Fairmont 4
Baby Dragon Academy of Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
307 Cleveland Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554-1604
East Side Karate Karate / taekwondo
866 Husky Hwy, Fairmont, WV 26554-9492
Jerry Eagle's Karate Dojo Karate / taekwondo
1640 Big Tree Dr, Fairmont, WV 26554-8512
Ohana Self Defense Institute WV LLC Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1511 Fairmont Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554-2135
Martinsburg 4
Dragon Warrior Kung Fu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
295 Monroe St, Martinsburg, WV 25404
Elite Martial Arts and MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
295 Monroe St, Martinsburg, WV 25404
Jong Hap Mu Sool Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
1317 Edwin Miller Blvd, Martinsburg, WV 25404-3703
Quenzel's Karate Self Defense Club Karate / taekwondo
124 N Queen St, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Charleston 3
Appalachian Karate - Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate - Rand, WV Karate / taekwondo
5701 Church Dr, Charleston, WV 25306-6001
USA Martial Arts Training Center Karate / taekwondo
3720 Maccorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304-1526
Wabi Sabi Dojo Karate / taekwondo
Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
Ranson 3
Chang's Taekwondo Learning Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
606 N Mildred St, Ranson, WV 25438-1530
Just For Kicks Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo
809 N Mildred St, Ranson, WV 25438
Zinggs Karate Center Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
111 W 2nd Ave, Ranson, WV 25438
Huntington 2
Grand Master S H Kang's Tae Kwon DO Karate / taekwondo
917 9th St, Huntington, WV 25701-3301
Master Kim's Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
2640 5th Ave, Huntington, WV 25702-1329
Ridgeley 2
Seirei Kan Karate of Mineral County, West Virginia Karate / taekwondo
62 Triumphant Ln, Ridgeley, WV 26753-4504
Shin tai ryu Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
W Poplar Alley, Ridgeley, WV 26753
Ripley 2
All American Dojo Karate / taekwondo
231 Straight St, Ripley, WV 25271-1116
Raines Korean Martial Arts Center Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
117 E Main St, Ripley, WV 25271-1410
Weirton 2
Rine Karate Studio Karate / taekwondo
3936 Kings Creek Rd, Weirton, WV 26062-5388
Top Form Karate & Fitness Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1000 Pennsylvania Ave, Weirton, WV 26062
Wheeling 2
Red Dragon Hybrid Tae Kwon Do & More Karate / taekwondo
278 Jefferson Ave. , Wheeling, WV 26041
Stone Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
36 Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
Bluefield 1
Traditional Karate Do Karate / taekwondo
4161 Coal Heritage Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701-9117
Clarksburg 1
Suibukan of West Virginia Karate / taekwondo
112 N 6th St, Clarksburg, WV 26301-2602
Clendenin 1
Dento Bushido Kai Karate Association Karate / taekwondo
3 Main St, Clendenin, WV 25045
Davin 1
Trogdon Shotokan Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo
2711 Huff Creek Hwy, Davin, WV 25617
Elkins 1
Elkins Shotokan Karate Karate / taekwondo
YMCA, 400 Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241-3849
Grafton 1
Swick's Karate-Do Academy Karate / taekwondo
2 W Main St, Grafton, WV 26354-1351
Hurricane 1
Pinnacle Karate Center Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
3544 Teays Valley Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526-9054
Inwood 1
Clyde's Karate Karate / taekwondo
119 Sader Dr, Inwood, WV 25428-3915
Kingwood 1
Aikido Chaiu Mu Sool Association Karate / taekwondo
101 Oak St, Kingwood, WV 26537-1111
Lewisburg 1
Yatagarasu Dojo - Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo
129 Carpenter Dr, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Masontown 1
Morgantown Hung Gar School of Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo
11753 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Masontown, WV 26542-9597
New Martinsville 1
New Martinsville Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
255 N State Route 2, New Martinsville, WV 26155-2203
Point Pleasant 1
Kang's Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondo
426 Main St, Point Pleasant, WV 25550-1117
Princeton 1
USA Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
201 Morrison Dr, Princeton, WV 24740
Scott Depot 1
Elite Martial Arts Ju Jitsu,Karate, Karate / taekwondo
5047 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560
Shepherdstown 1
Jong Hap Mu Sool Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
7670 Martinsburg Pike, Shepherdstown, WV 25443-3698
South Charleston 1
Kang's Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondo
302 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, WV 25303-1229
St Albans 1
Shoshin Kai Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
815 Kanawha Terrace, St Albans, WV 25177
Summersville 1
Shoshin Kai Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1104 Broad St, Summersville, WV 26651
Summit Point 1
Weston 1
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Good to know about traditional martial arts schools
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.
How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.
Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.