Our Teaching Methods Must Be Good, They Have Been Around for 2000 Years

"USA Martial Arts:As a science it is a study of conflict, strategy, human behavior and the full scope of personal performance.

As an art it is a celebration of life through movement, expression and a cultural tradition. 

As a lifestyle, it is a philosophy and pursuit of noble character, virtue, health and wellness in mind, body and spirit. 

It studies the past, encourages being in the moment and looks optimistically toward the future."

-Master J. Nottingham, Moo Do Hwe Yu Dan Ja-The USA Martial Arts family Black Belt Manual

Master Nottingham & Mr. Goron, founders of USA Martial Arts with Action Film Star and World Champion Grandmaster Chuck Norris.  USA Martial Arts is proud to have sponsored the charity Kickstart (Kick Drugs Out of America).

"What makes USA Martial Arts special are the genuine, humble and friendly students who possess uncommon courage, character and inner strength."

Our Advantages

Discover How You Can Be Armed With Unstoppable Confidence, a Focused Mind and Powerful Body

-plus learn how to give yourself an unfair advantage if you or your family are confronted with aggression... and you can try it 100% risk Free!

Award-Winning Group & private training Programs

Students and enthusiasts of Martial Arts have many reasons for their  interest in the Martial Arts.  Some are drawn to the physical fitness lifestyle and amazing weight-loss aspects of training.  Others seek to add confidence, discipline, and self control to their lives.  Some wish to belong to a proud tradition that dates back thousands of years and learn about other cultures.  While still others are concerned about practical safety and realistic self-defense.  Whether you are interested in our programs for mental or physical well being, USA Martial Arts offers a number of programs that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule as well.  You'll amaze your friends and yourself with what you will learn at our school.

Our Advantages

Discover the truth about why thousands of arizonans choose USA Martial Arts over other programs (and how you can too for FREE)

unstoppable Confidence from Legendary Self Defense Skills

How can you learn more in less time?  The USA Martial Arts curriculum incorporates a combination of techniques and principles from a variety of Martial Arts styles, including some of the more commonly known; Taekwondo, Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, Hwarang Do, Hapkido, practical and exotic Weaponry, Jeet Kune Do concepts and others.  It is also taught with a much more personalized approach that incorporates our unique teaching technology.   Our staff offers over 100 years of combined experience and it shows in our students.

"Rather than limit our students education to the confines of a specific ‘style’ or an individual focus, the USA Martial Arts curriculum gives students a unique strategy in which they can apply nearly any style and the mind becomes the weapon and every part of the body and environment becomes a tool."  -John Nottingham, Master

In addition our students learn a "street - smart" practical self-defense method that gives USA Martial Arts students the advantage they need to confidently protect themselves in virtually any situation.

Our approach teaches students to outsmart an opponent and use strategies to gain the upper-hand, often using unconventional tactics that work even for the "underdog".  Some of these unique aspects include advanced threat assessment skills to predict, prevent, deter violence, powerful personal protection planning, and unique skills like using weapons of opportunity to manage potentially dangerous situations. 

extraordinary results for Students

USA Martial Arts students are known for being polite, confident individuals with integrity and humble inner strength.  That is because USA Martial Arts' ancient traditions encourage each student to strive to develop virtue and noble character.  They come from all walks of life, Doctors, Attorneys, Moms, Dads, athletes, and students of all ages,  and are quick to make friends and contribute to worthwhile causes.  There is a unique warmth at USA Martial Arts that must be experienced.  It comes from the genuine humility of its students.

Students develop the respected punching attributes of a boxer, blinding fast hand strikes, dynamic kicks, throws, precision joint locks, pressure points and are adept with various types of weaponry.  These attributes are combined with potent grapping skills like those found in Judo, Jiu-jitsu, and submission wrestling.  Students are also taught anatomy, health, nutrition, breathing, and healing techniques.  The education does not stop there.  Students learn culture, language, traditions, philosophy, etiquette, and practical safety, leadership and life skills.  They also learn the responsibility that goes with such powerful knowledge and develop the confidence to protect themselves and loved ones, even under stress, when it matters most.  It is through rigorous study, practice and introspection that the students develop a stronger sense of compassion and a greater regard for humanity.

The famous Chinese general Sun Tzu, author of the classic The Art of War, said that the greatest general is not the one who can defeat 100 enemies in 100 battles.  Rather, it is the one who can control things so well that the need to fight never arises.  We agree. 

USA Martial Arts students are equipped to handle virtually any situation, should the need arise.  More importantly, they develop the confidence to not have to fight, and the awareness and tactics to prevent it.  In essence, we teach a classical martial art, but with an eclectic blended approach to what is most effective for each individual.  All Martial Arts schools are NOT created equal.  What makes our system most uniqe is an exclusive learning process and teaching method only found at USA Martial Arts to tailor the techniques to all ages and abilities. 

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