Now Offering Personal Defense Training (PDT) for Adults, Teens and Kids in Chico

Adult PDT is entirely free* and open to the general public. PDT is designed to make students and the public more aware, prepared, and ready for any hostile situation anywhere.

New: Teens PDT (ages 13–19) and Kids PDT (ages 8–12)

One week of each month, Azad's Martial Arts has dedicated a one-hour class Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for their self-defense training. Teens can now learn and train five days a week at Azad's Martial Arts Family Center. The first session runs February 20–25.

Each Adult PDT session is twice a week for three weeks and will be offered every month. Classes are held at Azad's Martial Arts Center, located at 313 Walnut Street, Suite 150 in Chico.

No prior experience is needed.

What You Will Learn

PDT addresses basic defense against common attacks. You will learn:

1. Cutting-edge personal safety tips for men and women known as Safety Awareness Skills (SAS).
2. The single most important step you must take to handle an attacker.
3. The fastest get-away techniques from any type of grab or hold.
4. Ten of the most effective disabling targets you must know.
5. Six defensive skills that can make a life-or-death difference when under attack.
6. No-nonsense, simple, street-proven techniques you must know.

*Pre-registration is required. There is limited space, so to guarantee your spot please contact us.

Supported by These Local Organizations

Chico Police Department | Office of Diversity & Inclusion at Chico State | Butte College Safe Places | Stonewall Alliance Center | Catalyst Domestic Violence Services | North Valley Community Foundation | Chico Unified School District | Butte County Sheriff's Office | Chico State Safe Places | Downtown Chico Business Association | Butte College

Sponsored by These Business Partners

Azad's Martial Arts Family Center | Mix 95.1 | 103.5 The Blaze | News-Talk 1290 KPAY | Radio Mexico 97.7 KHHZ | Deer Creek Broadcasting | Chico Enterprise-Record | CBS TV12 | NBC TV24 | The CW | Telemundo | Action News Now

If your business or organization is interested in supporting this program, please reach out to us.