Martial Art Classes  in Oakland

Martial arts are organized systems of combat practices primarily used today for self defense, competition, physical fitness and spiritual development. Although the term is commonly used to broadly describe the fighting arts of Eastern Asia, certain martial arts systems can also be traced to Europe and the West.

Although these self defense systems are all highly specialized, there is a vast array of martial arts classes available in a variety of studios in Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Martial arts classes in Oakland may offer training in both armed and unarmed styles of self defense including Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Judo, Eskrima, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Fencing and Ju-Jitsu. The practice of martial arts offers not only self defense training, but builds confidence, improves stamina and strength and quickens reflexes.

Many martial arts systems are appropriate for students of any age, as they rely less on size and physical strength but rather the ability to coordinate the mind and body. If you are considering martial arts classes in Oakland, stop by Baker's Martial Arts Cultural Center for an introduction to the powerful Korean art of Tae Kwon Do, the internal Chinese martial art Tai Chi or the armed practice of Eskrima from the Philippines.