Chico, California
Martial Arts That Empowers
Every Age
Kids, teens, adults, and seniors — building confidence, discipline, and strength since 1985. Trusted by over 21,000 students across Chico and Butte County.
Real Results, Real Families
My daughter got into Azads Martial Arts and has truly fallen in love with this journey! She has built so much courage and confidence in just a short period! This new life skill has given her something to look forward to and focus on. She loves to show her skills to family and friends.
Buddy S.
Kids Program · Yelp Review
Our daughters started training here in 2012 and had such a fun and positive experience. All the instructors are so good at encouraging and motivating the students. I started taking classes myself and I continue to really enjoy it. Training at Azad's keeps me in great shape. Highly recommended.
Curtis A.
Adult & Kids Programs · Yelp Review
I'm a single mom and my daughters are ages four and seven. Instructors have been extremely accommodating and flexible. They have shown how exciting martial arts can be in a very positive way. They have created a very positive and welcoming atmosphere. I feel extremely blessed to have enrolled my children at Azads.
Holly W.
Kids Program · Yelp Review
Grandmaster Azad and his team have molded me into a far better version than I never thought I would be. I have achieved so many great things apart from my black belt but also strong spirit and I help out my community more.
Gracie M.
Adult Program · Yelp Review
Meet the Instructors
Led by Grandmaster Azad with 40+ years of experience, our team of dedicated instructors brings passion and expertise to every class.
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Martial Arts in Chico, CA — Since 1985
Azad's Martial Arts Center has been Chico's home for martial arts since 1985, when Grandmaster Azad opened our doors in the heart of downtown at 313 Walnut Street. Four decades later, we've empowered more than 21,000 students from Chico and across Butte County — kids as young as three, teens, adults, and seniors — in a training community built on discipline, respect, and personal growth.
Whether you're looking for confidence-building kids martial arts, a challenging adult program, gentle Tai Chi for balance and stress relief, practical self-defense, or the complete Jongshindo system founded right here in Chico, you'll train under experienced, certified instructors who tailor every class to your goals. A 10-time "Best of Chico" winner, we invite you to experience the difference with a free trial class.