BUTTE COUNTY
Americana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; Chico. Ages 7 and up. Competitive jiu-jitsu school with experienced instructors. Offers one-on-one training and smaller classes. americanabjj.com. (530)519-2099.
- Chico: 13306 Cabin Hallow Ct., Suite 100.
- Paradise: 7126 Skyway Suite F.
Azad’s Martial Arts Family Center; Chico. Ages 3 and up. Classes for kids and adults in Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, kickboxing and more. azadsmartialarts.com. 313 Walnut St., Suite. 150. (530)892-2923.
Chico Dojo. Ages 4 and up. Classes build children’s self-confidence, respect, self-discipline and strength by promoting physical fitness in a fun and upbeat environment. Also offers Kobayashi Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo (weapons) style from Okinawa, Japan. Chicodojo.com. 485 East Ave. (530)898-9753.
Haley’s Martial Arts; Chico. Classes for adults and children ages 3 and up in Shorin Ryu Karate, Kobudo (weapons), Aikido and Judo. hmacdojo.com. 260 Cohasset Rd., Suite 150. (530)895-3114.
StandAlone MMA Gym; Chico. Offers classes for children 8-15 in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Striking. Classes for adults in Muay Thai, BJJ, Wrestling and Boxing. Standalonemma.com. 848 W 9th St. (530)893-8392.
SHASTA COUNTY
NorthWest Martial Arts; Anderson. Self-defense training center for all ages. Develops self-confidence and self-control. facebook.com/northwestmartialartscenter/ 2676 Gateway Dr. (530)378-1169.
Sphinx SMA Martial Arts; Redding. Investing in the community by offering traditional Filipino style martial arts with a broad and holistic approach ranging from health to wellness and self-defense. Find them on Facebook. 1666 E. Cypress Ave., Suite 18. sphinxcaliforniamartialarts@gmail.com. (530)319-3700
The Center for Meditative & Healing Arts; Viola. Offers a variety of age-appropriate classes for all skill levels, including Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword, Tai Chi Fan, Qi Gong for all ages. Meditation, yoga, reiki, acupressure for ages 10 and up. meditativehealingarts.org. (530)638-5283.
Rice Brothers Jiu Jitsu; Redding. Offers 1-hour gi and no gi classes for kids and adults. Free no obligation, 3-day trial. norcalbjj.com. 2445 Athens Ave. (530)638-9536.
Tehama County
Kelly’s Martial Arts; Cottonwood. Karate from its birthplace in Japan includes hand and foot striking combined with grappling. Voted best in the north state! Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adult classes. Ages 5 and up. Also offering self-defense and yoga classes. http://www.kellys-martialarts.net. 20633 Gas Point Rd. Suite H. (530) 410-2263.