Martial arts for adults and kids of all ages in Chico, CA!

Jongshindo and Tai Chi Chuan Martial Arts in Chico, California: Azad's Martial Arts Center

For close to four decades, Azad's Martial Arts Center has been the premier destination for martial arts training in Chico, California, and throughout Butte County. As a TEN-time recipient of the "BEST Of Chico" as the best martial arts school accolade in the region, Azad's Martial Arts has empowered over 21,000 students ranging from young enthusiasts to seasoned experts.

Grandmaster Azad's Distinct Legacy

The name Grandmaster Azad has become synonymous with world-class martial arts, and our center is a testament to that legacy not only in Chico, California and Butte County, but globally. With accolades both nationally and internationally, his teaching methodologies have transcended borders and has trained Masters and Grandmasters in all continents. Azad's unwavering dedication over the past 40 years has placed an emphasis not just on martial arts as a sport, but as a holistic approach to well-being, personal safety and self-defense. Chico has been witness to his unparalleled commitment to nurturing personal safety, growth, and empowerment in every student.

Holistic Martial Arts, Personal Safety and Self-Defense Training in Chico

Azad's Martial Arts Center isn't just about physical training and quality fitness. Located at the heart of Butte County, we advocate for the balanced development of the spirit, body, and mind. Our Martial Arts students in Jongshindo, Tai Chi, Hapkido, MMA, Karate, Taekwondo, BJJ and much more in Chico and Butte County are consistently nurtured to challenge their limited vision, and push their boundaries, emotionally physically and mentally. While we celebrate the sportive essence of martial arts, our core is grounded in its traditional principles — self-defense and personal safety, utilizing the potent and street-proven marital arts (Jongshindo) techniques and strategies.

Premier Martial Arts School in Chico, California: Azad's Martial Arts Center

Established in 1985, Azad's Martial Arts Center stands out as the leading martial arts school offering Jongshindo, Hapkido, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Kickboxing, Tai Chi Chuan, Muay Thai, Filipino systems and much more in Chico, California, and the broader Butte County region. With a legacy of strengthening and empowering over 20,000 students in the Chico community alone, Grandmaster Azad and his team are dedicated to holistic development for students of every age, ability and skill level.

Lifelong Benefits of Martial Arts Training at Azad's Martial Arts in Chico, CA

Our team of expert instructors, renowned across Butte County, emphasize more than just excellent physical fitness, and powerful self-defense. We cultivate mental growth, personal empowerment, emotional fitness, effective stress relief, true confidence, community service, and a commitment to personal safety. Our teachings also instill values of positive citizenship and the pursuit of academic and educational excellence, making Azad's Martial Arts Center more than just another martial arts center. The result? A better overall disposition and quality of life for our students.

Programs for All Ages: Kids to Adults in Butte County

We pride ourselves on offering age-appropriate martial arts programs tailored for everyone — from young kids (starting at age 3) to adults. Our students age range from 2 years of age to 110! Our diverse range of courses has seen an increasing number of parents, men, women, and professionals from various backgrounds, all keen on exploring our Jongshindo model for getting in a better shape, and self-defense training.

Dive into a world of discipline, fitness, and empowerment. Experience outstanding martial arts training in Chico, California, at Azad's Martial Arts Center!