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Azad's Martial Arts Center
5 ★★★★★ 384 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Chico, California
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule azadsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 530-892-2923
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–1 pm, 2:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–1 pm, 2:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–1 pm, 2:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–1 pm, 2:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–1 pm, 2:30–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Azads is a great place to bring your children to develop not only martial arts skills and athleticism, but life philosophy that they’ll use for every aspect of their lives.”
“Then, when teen boys were breaking the rules, she displayed tremendous courage in vocalizing their disruption, safely from her green zone.”
“Azads has been a phenomenal place to grow in confidence for my kiddo and teaching her structure, self defense, and confidence.”
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“Azads has been a phenomenal place to grow in confidence for my kiddo and teaching her structure, self defense, and confidence.”
What students say
“Ms Gracie does an amazing job with my kid and has been a great instructor.”
“My neurodivergent kid had a really hard time finding extracurricular activities that are inviting and supportive.”
“I'm so thankful for bringing my kids to Azad's. The reinforcement of respect and safety for others AND self is top-notch.”
“Azads has been a phenomenal place to grow in confidence for my kiddo and teaching her structure, self defense, and confidence.”
From the reviews
I'm so thankful for bringing my kids to Azad's. The reinforcement of respect and safety for others AND self is top-notch. Additionally, the courage my kids have developed is outstanding.
I have seen so many positive changes in my kids and in myself since we became members of the Azad family. The way they focus their training to help better us inside the Dojang and outside in our day to day lives is beautiful and exactly what I was looking for when I made the decision to get us into martial arts.
Azad’s is the best martial arts place in town! Their energy and commitment is 10/10. My son begs to go to extra classes because he finally found a place he feels like he fits in. Azads doesn’t just teach martial arts, they teach discipline, respect, self control and so much more. Definitely try them out.
We struggled to find an activity our son loved! We are so thankful we found Azads! Great confidence booster for my son. Amazing instructors! I would definitely recommend checking it out!
New to taekwondo? Start at Azad's Martial Arts Center
Azad's Martial Arts Center comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Azad's Martial Arts Center
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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