Martial arts are considered complex combat systems that are balanced by the fundamental unity of body and mind, spirit and matter, male and female, and Yin and Yang with the universe. 

Because they are based on this harmony, they don't promote the defeat of the opponent. During a combat, their goal is to neutralize an attack by any means, as rapidly as possible. 

Since there is a complex interplay with psychology, philosophy and practical thought, many Americans have shown an increasing interest in learning about martial arts. 

Eastern cultures such as the Chinese, Korean and Japanese have broken through the traditional thought that martial arts are not a sport. These cultures see martial arts  as a way to perpetuate their culture, philosophy and ideology by bringing their millennial theories and practices to the Western world. 

In Chico, some cultures are being perpetuated through the practice of the Ju-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do and Karate.

 

The Soft Art: enter here to learn the internal force of the eternal Ju-Jitsu art. 
The Hard Art: punch the button to see the Tae Kwon Do page kick in.
The Art of Empty Hands : come in with empty hands to learn about Karate.
Vocabulary: welcome to the page of terms.
 
 

Some martial arts links