Best Self-Defense Classes in Augusta, GA

“With a knowledgeable staff, safe learning environment, classes for all ages and levels of expertise, great equipment, facilities and an open minded approach to various styles of martial arts that work, why would you go somewhere else”

“Knowing what I know now, after a few months of observation, I know I made the right choice in letting Vitali Family Karate teach my son versus me teaching him.”

“And if you happen to be training with someone who is more experience than you, they keep in mind that you're still learning yourself and scale their efforts to aid you in your journey.”

“Give Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at American Black Belt Academy a try, I think after a couple of lessons, you will realize you have found the right place to train.”

“The instruction is great and no one trains with an ego, they just want to make themselves and their training partners better, which is a top quality in a gym that i prefer.”

“Through their black belt program I have seen them take cocky or awkward or even *perhaps* *slightly* self-absorbed middle school kids and help mentor them into becoming more calm, more self-assured, self-disciplined high-schoolers and assistant instr...”

“Yes, the physical part of learning to defend oneself in an ever more dangerous world is very important but they have also learned respect and to never give up just because something is difficult.”

“I felt John Carter did a good job organizing the classes and ensuring the entire student body was learning and practicing for the majority of the allotted time (as opposed to working with a single student at a time as I've seen at other martial arts ...”

“My son loves training here in life force I can definitely see a change in his character The only issue I ever have is because I am a truck driver mom and I'm always on the road I can never seem to get anyone on the phone to get information 🙃”

“The environment of the gym and its members is such a great community, very encouraging and supportive, and won't let you get stuck in your comfort zone.”

“I learned about the laws of carrying a concealed weapon and shot a gun for the first time today!!”

“Valente Brother black belts, Jack, Shayne, and Nick are all fantastic instructors that work very well together to make CSD a very well-rounded self-defense focused jiu-jitsu school for all ages.”

“It offers a combination of multiple martial arts forms, portrayed in real-life application, and they offer a wide range of knowledge and counsel in all forms of safety!”

“My son is not only learning “karate” but he's become more confident in himself, has shown more respect to others and is learning leadership skills.”

“The gym is very well maintained, and has all the equipment necessary to become a well trained fighter or in my case, get some much needed conditioning.”