John Barrett American Martial Arts in Torrance, Los Angeles County, United States | Martial Arts

John Barrett American Martial Arts in Torrance is a very progressive and natural self-defense oriented school. The system is based on fluid and natural movements using body, hands and feet. The aim of John Barrett American Martial Arts is to develop talents which are easily applied in real life situations. The style is best described as a hybrid system of the most effective martial arts incorporated into one.



John Barrett, owner and head instructor of John Barrett American Martial Arts in Torrance, trained directly under Chuck Norris. Mr. Barrett currently holds his third-degree black belt under Mr. Norris' system and a sixth degree black belt in the current American Martial Arts System. He has been training in martial arts since 1972 and brings a wealth of teaching experience to both children and adults.