Chico Kuk Sul Academy

I trained with Master Chuck Duran, and his brother Al Duran in the early 2000's. I started when I was 10 years of age, which at the time was rare as the school did not allow many youngsters to train due to the intensity and formality of the traditional style being offered. Many years later, the only things that have changed are inclusivity (all ages are welcome and taught to at their individual level), a nice new padded floor, and the skill level of Master Chuck. I cannot say enough about this man, and so will leave it to you to explore his genuine heart of kindness, and firm depth of knowledge and skill in this art.

Let me be clear YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER INSTRUCTOR or a better school for that matter in the Chico area, or anywhere I've been, and I've lived all over the country and world. If you are seeking the magic you've known exists in the martial arts as part of the internal development of qi (energy) and how that cultivation actualizes in a master, you will not be disappointed. The power of internal qi cultivation is not to be downplayed, although, admittedly, it is very rare to actually find as an expression of a very functional martial art.

If you are looking for more than a workout (although you will certainly get one), if you are a seeker that knows one must look inward in order to see anything outward, you have come to the right place. Welcome home.

If you're hoping to learn more about yourself, connect some dots in your life and enjoy a 5-star workout this is the place to train. Kuk Sul training is about so much more than fitness or self-defense. It's about learning to connect your mind to your body and spirit. The confidence building and self-esteem gained is like no other. Children and young adults learn to navigate their world with a calm sense of belonging. Highly recommended. Master Chuck Duran is very gifted and is dedicated to sharing and helping students grow. Our family owes him a debt of lifetime gratitude! We LOVE you Sir!