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Rio Combat Team

(24)

Train
Black Belt
Discipline

“Been practicing at Rio Combat for a little over a year in gi and nogi and really enjoy the instructors lessons, the gym is friendly and there is a wide range of classes for beginners to advanced.”

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Gracie Jiujitsu Alameda

(15)

Coach
Chelsea
Self Defense

“The cooperative environment and the focus on purpose and technique behind each drill is exactly what I needed when it comes to building the confidence I needed in learning Jiu Jitsu as a Martial art for health and performance as well as self-defense.”

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United Studios of Self Defense

(5)

Dojo

“The 30 min private instruction lessons by Sensei Holly are phenomenal and the group kids white belt classes are awesome especially the ones that Holly does where she makes sure all the kids get quality attention by both instructors and that they are ...”

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BK Roots Fitness

(25)

Pilates
Well-Being
Baby

“I first came here to get help with my lower back and shoulder issues (which was always in pain after childbirth/ baby tending), and after going to this personal training consistently, I was able to feel more stronger in my core.”

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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu San Mateo

(48)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kids Martial Arts, Martial Arts

“The instructors teach their little students BJJ techniques, and also lessons important for life: focus, determination and hard work, though, the latter feels like playing games with Adam and crew!”

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Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu

(50)

“But one of my favorite selling points is the community - this is a bunch of people that all want to learn and improve, no one has anything to prove, and everyone is always willing to help anyway they can - on the mat or in the real world.”

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Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(45)

Environment
Culture
Holiday

“So far I'm happy with what I found at Romulo's academy, a great professor, amazing classes and the amount of great rolls from white belts and up is just incredible, great location, friendly teammates, I feel very comfortable training there.”

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San Lorenzo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(49)

BJJ
gi
Instagram

“However, despite the wealth of knowledge that he instructs with, his humility reveals itself again in that he understands that for the uninitiated, getting the basics, the broader points of body position and movement are more important, and that fine...”

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Roots

(18)

“I've tried out several fight gyms and I would say Roots has the best coaches and structure relative to other gyms that I've tried, and the main reason why I switched over from another one.”

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Evolve Training Center

(42)

“As much as I miss the in-person training sessions, they've done a superb job adapting with online classes and continuing to find ways to foster the sense of community with frequent communications and updates to the FB group.”

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Bay Area Fight Academy

(9)

“Backed by a team of highly qualified instructors and a track record of proven success this gem offers something that meets the needs from beginners to advanced level practices for individuals of all ages.”

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AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy

(19)

Learn

“There are classes throughout the day and even though the pros train there, it feels surprisingly comfortable to workout there.”

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Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(34)

Atmosphere
Barbecues
Picnics

“Is an amazing Jiu-Jitsu academy, the professor Matheus teaches different kind of techniques that you can use not only for competition or sparring but also for self defense, and it's awesome, all the team in Colhado (professors and students) are great...”

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Empire Jiu Jitsu

(48)

BJJ
Evening
Wrestling

“No matter your fitness or experience level, the training is fun, challenging and if you're gonna get put in a choke-hold, you won't find nicer people to teach you how to put the next guy in one!”

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Bay Area Martial Arts

(37)

Confidence
Train
Self Defense

“And we love the family styley environment created by sensei Adrian and sensei Cici, young couple full of energy, friendly, strict in their instructions and interested in create good citizen foundations with their bulling seminars and good example.”

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Thrive Jiu Jitsu

(34)

Train
Martial Artists
Injury

“They mean it when they say your current fitness level/injuries means nothing, Deb has the magical ability to pinpoint exactly where you're hurt and will show you how to stretch and treat yourself kindly so you're back on the mat the next class almost...”

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Essence BJJ Walnut Creek

(35)

“After training with Vini for about 2 years now, he still has an above average amount of patience which has helped keep me comfortable even when I am struggling through learning new techniques.”

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Aikido by the Bay

(23)

Skills
Atmosphere
Self Defense

“Daniel-sensei, along with help from his senior students, has created a dojo that encourages all types of people to explore and develop with a safe, family-like atmosphere.”

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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(3)

“Awesome environment and great people.”

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Six Blades Jiu Jitsu

(42)

Train
Seminar
Compete

“My journey training under him improved my life in just about every way you could imagine: health and fitness, self-confidence, emotional regulation and overall sense of well-being, motivation...”

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Marco Nascimento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(25)

“As for my roundhouse kicks, I know they're good, but I don't know where the limit is on how well they can finish lots of fights since I've only competed a little bit and don't really want to keep taking heavy hits as I grow older and older.”

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Peace of Mind

(15)

Wing Chun
Sifu
Energy

“I always had an inkling that there was something important to be found in the martial arts, but the “dojos” I spent time in all seemed to focus on lifeless forms and obtaining darker belts.”

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Bay Jiu-Jitsu

(19)

Train
Learn

“In addition, you don't realize how good Stephan is at explaining positions until you train with other black belts and realize high level belts don't always equal great teachers.”

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Combat Fitness

(18)

Train
Price
Boxing

“The teachers are attentive and teach you from scratch what you need to know, I think the price is good for everything you are allowed, it even has a gym to be able to lift weights 100% recommended”

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Average Cost	$259
Minimum cost	$169
Maximum cost	$506
Avg Per Hour Rates	$68

Best Self-Defense Classes in Alameda, CA

The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 147 vetted & reviewed in the Alameda area.

Rio Combat Team

Gracie Jiujitsu Alameda

United Studios of Self Defense

BK Roots Fitness

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu San Mateo

Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

San Lorenzo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Roots

Evolve Training Center

Bay Area Fight Academy

AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy

Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Empire Jiu Jitsu

Bay Area Martial Arts

Thrive Jiu Jitsu

Essence BJJ Walnut Creek

Aikido by the Bay

Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Six Blades Jiu Jitsu

Marco Nascimento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Peace of Mind

Bay Jiu-Jitsu

Combat Fitness

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