The John Nottingham’s Martial Arts Distinction

Member: USA Martial Arts Black Belt Universities Scottsdale, Glendale, Gilbert Arizona

Have you always wanted to try Martial Arts? 

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Our Goal at John Nottingham’s Martial Arts is the continued service to empower the lives of our students through our personalized Martial Arts programs. From our private to group training programs you can learn Kickboxing, Traditional Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Yoga, weapons, history, culture, and much more.  Our award winning programs, instruction and service are the reason that thousands of men, women, teens and children have made us their choice. 

Several key factors set John Nottingham’s Martial Arts apart. Rarely will you find the quality, professionalism, and diverse experience that we offer - not to mention our 22-year successful track record. These are some of the reasons why so many are making the change to John Nottingham’s Martial Arts - simply what we call the
"John Nottingham’s Martial Arts Distinction"

Master John Nottingham and

Scottsdale Mayor Mary Manross

at the Grand Opening of Scottsdale.

Why Choose John Nottingham's Martial Arts?

Master Nottingham is passionate about offering his students the finest education and opportunities in the world.  Your program will be designed specifically for you to help you reach your goals faster, safer and in a more enjoyable way than anywhere else.  That's the commitment you have from Master Nottingham.  

1. You will learn directly from a Hall of Fame Master and Bodyguard in his signature school.  Master Nottingham, President of the highly acclaimed USA Martial Arts chain, personally teaches and oversees the service and instruction in this school and has direct contact and a relationship with each student.  Your certificates are personally signed by an authentic, internationally recognized Master with a rock-solid reputation that you can be proud of.

2. Doing what is right.  Master Nottingham believes in leading by example and has a reputation for doing what is right for over twenty years.  From treating students with respect to serving the community through demonstrations, teaching self defense, and charitable efforts (like the Break the Chain Foundation Children's Charity) you can be sure your school is unlike any other.

3. Serving you, the student, above a style.  John Nottingham's martial arts is centered on you, the student.  You are the priority in the school and are treated with the utmost respect, safety, courtesy and appreciation.  John Nottingham's Martial Arts will listen and care.

4. More service, education and opportunity than any school in the world. 

Train with the greatest names, Masters, Grandmasters, Champions and legends in the Martial Arts. 

5. Culture, history, language, tradition, international travel opportunities and memories that last a lifetime. If you wish to travel to train in China, Japan, Korea, Thailand or elsewhere, John Nottingham's Martial Arts can and will make that dream possible.  The Academy will also bring experts to you in the form of special seminars, training camps, retreats, and exciting events.

Just some of the awards and distinctions.

• Featured on Channels 3, 5, 10, 12 for Personal Protection, Stranger Safety, Bully Busters, 9-11 Air Travel safety, Eagle Team Cultural Exchange for US & Korea students, community service
• Awarded among top 200 schools in nation 1998 by Martial Arts Business Magazine
• John Nottingham's USA Martial Arts has also hosted international demonstration teams and USA Martial Arts was declared an official international sister school of a district of Korea. 
• Master Nottingham and a team of representatives have been featured on a documentary and various news stations in Korea and China. 
• Master Nottingham also has been awarded the distinction of being an official ambassador of the Shaolin Temple in China.
• Hosted the Korean Eagles Pro Taekwondo Demonstration Team  
• Master Nottingham featured in several national commercials, and made appearances or performed stunts in movies.
• Top contributor Award Kick Drugs Out of America (Chuck Norris Charity Foundation Kickstart)

Why Choose John Nottingham’s Martial Arts for Kids?

Philosophy: At John Nottingham’s Martial Arts nothing is more important than the development of your child's character, self esteem and confidence. Our core fundamental belief is that the learning process and your child's development through their effort are just as important as the achievement of that skill. In any journey, aside from reaching ones destination, real life values also come from the many lessons learned along the way. It is not only what we achieve but what we also become along that journey.

Primary Mission: Our expert and caring staff understand the value of positive rewards and encouragement, through our elite program using life skills as our foundation, you can rest assured that we at John Nottingham’s Martial Arts will help you and your child to realize their individual potential through the physical and mental exercise and challenges in our exciting individually designed programs. 

Our students go on to achieve amazing and worthwhile goals such as Jason Gatson of the USA Mens Gymnastics team, or academically with numerous students earning scholarships (our training is highly regarded for University admissions and job placement) and more.  Our training and education provides a foundation that gives our students a distinct advantage in school, work and in life.

Master Nottingham has spent his lifetime training with the leading Masters from around the world to offer a one of a kind curriculum and tailored training service that has earned him a place in the Hall of Fame.

Now you can experience training with an authentic Martial Arts Master whose achievement, character, contribution and track record speak for itself. He is one of the most unique, innovative, successful and passionate Masters of today.

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Our teaching philosophy is based on the Learning Triad:
Life Skills, Foundation Skills and Physical Skills.
Every class contains all three aspects of the Learning Triad.

1. Life Skills are the mental benefits like courtesy, respect, self-esteem and confidence. The purpose is to build students from the inside out.

2. Foundation Skills are the base of physical tools such as balance, coordination, power, speed and other physical attributes. The purpose is developing the foundation of skills to challenge them to achieve success.

3. Physical Skills - Fitness, Safe Family Atmosphere for Kids Self-Defense, Kicks, Blocks and all the tools of our unique martial art program for the kids. The purpose is building the physical skills to empower the student with the physical skills to challenge themselves for optimum physical challenges. Also to teach them the tools to stay safe and the ability to defend themselves if ever needed and to reach the physical level to meet their personal goals of competition if so desired.

Guarantee of Confidence:
We are so confident in our program and the results we will cheerfully refund 100% of your tuition if in your first month of lessons you feel we are not living to our mission and philosophy. It is as easy as that, a hassle free money back guarantee. A guarantee of confidence in a 20+year track record that has proven to get results.

How to Contact Us

We invite you to come and visit our facility located at 15231 N. 87th St, Suite 125 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 and consider enrolling in one of our outstanding martial arts and fitness programs.

Please feel free to ask your instructor any questions that will assist in your decision to make our studio your place to train. Come and join our family and remember, teaching and helping you is the reason we are here.

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