The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 120 vetted & reviewed in the Aurora area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Aurora
Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dark Horse Combat Club
Denver Judo
Easton Training Center
Evolve Martial Arts and Fitness
Fire + Root Collective: Self Defense & Yoga
Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga
Gracie Barra Centennial Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Aurora
Guetho Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Han Lee’s Taekwondo Academy
Inward Fitness
Kim & Cam’s Taekwondo Academy
Onyx Jiu Jitsu
Otomi Martial Arts
Parker Academy of Martial Arts
Parker Self Defense
Portela Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Progressive Combat Systems
Rad Muay Thai Fitness
Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Strong Warrior : Israeli Combat Systems
Universal Tae Kwon DO
Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Aurora
(29)
Train
Confidence
Curriculum
“Instructors Cora, Don, Nate, and Professor Tony do an incredible job introducing and teaching the GJJ way and I can't thank them enough for the work they put into all of the students!”
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Rad Muay Thai Fitness
(28)
Family
Coaches
“Such a great place very family-oriented helps build confidence self-esteem and shows you how to be a self motivator all these things transferred in the gym and Out The Gym such great coaches and the staf I love this place would recommend to families”
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Onyx Jiu Jitsu
(19)
Environment
Skills
Coaches
“Walking into a brand new school can be intimidating, but everyone here - coaches and fellow students - strives to make this school a friendly and supportive environment.”
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Portela Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(20)
Learning
Coaches
“As someone completely new to BJJ, I was a little anxious to join but they made it not only easy to participate but exciting and engaging which has kept me eagerly coming back for more as much as I can.”
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Han Lee's Taekwondo Academy
(10)
Teachers
“At the end of the class Han Lee came up to us and took us to his office where he talked to my son, gave him a private 10-15 min lesson and had him break a board, thus earning his first white belt!”
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Progressive Combat Systems
(17)
Class
Confidence
Knowledge
“In addition to being able to defend yourself the first time you leave his classes, Progressive Combat Systems provides a unique approach to defense by considering the way our brains work naturally with our bodies.”
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Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
(6)
Professor
BJJ
“Professor Duda, Coach Ryan, and Coach Fred all have the minds for Jiu Jitsu and have provenly tested their abilities in competition and on the mats daily.”
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Evolve Martial Arts and Fitness
(29)
Krav Maga Classes, Sparring Gear, Training Equipment
“The instructors are real pros, the lessons are practical, and the variety of situations covered span the spectrum of what you could experience at any given time.”
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Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Train
Mat
Environment
“I have not been in an environment like that since wrestling in high school so I was nervous but the instructor, Will, was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and understanding of that.”
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Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga
(30)
Self Defense
“To be more wordy: fabulous intro and obviously well thought out curriculum, focusing on a little 'love triangle' of styles to bring you up to speed on personal defense and overall discipline of body.”
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Parker Self Defense
(14)
Learned
Team
“Progression through the belts is truly rewarding and makes you feel that you put in the work and accomplished something that makes you feel that much stronger and tougher.”
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Kim & Cam's Taekwondo Academy
(29)
Confidence
Parents
Structure
“My 8 year old has been going for almost 3 years and has learned so much more than Taekwondo and my younger son who is 4 just started and asked Master Cam if he could please add more classes, he loves it!”
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Dark Horse Combat Club
(30)
If You Want to Change Your Life, We do Not Use Membership Contracts, If You Want to Change Your Body
“The coaches and professors are extremely good at calling out situations/details that can result in injury and watching for them proactively so you can just focus on learning”
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Otomi Martial Arts
(29)
Learn
Feel
Environment
“They have a super welcoming environment, everybody is friendly and encouraging, and the coaches are phenomenal- that all made it very easy to get over those initial nerves.”
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Fire + Root Collective: Self Defense & Yoga
(22)
Self-Defense
Community
Feel
“But I HIGHLY recommend attending their 3-week program that offers a more in-depth self-defense learning experience and deeper levels of connection within the group.”
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Strong Warrior : Israeli Combat Systems
(30)
Pistol
Team
Patient
“Great courses of all levels that teach gun basics , tactical knife, gun safety, gun disarming and combat point shooting based on shooter instinctive reactions and kinematics to quickly engage close range targets.”
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Universal Tae Kwon DO
(29)
Life
Confidence
Belt
“I think the most impressive part is the younger high belts really have been brought up to pass on the knowledge and encouragement that they received from their black belt instructors.”
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Gracie Barra Centennial Jiu-Jitsu
(29)
Facility
Self Defense
Shape
“They have been so welcoming and I have been inviting everyone I know to go there because of the environment they created for new members and advanced practitioners.”
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Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy
(28)
Jiu Jitsu For Kids, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Women’s Jiu Jitsu
“Professor Nobuo's guidance and teaching is not only decorated with high caliber competition experience but also backed by high level affiliates and organizations that would accredit his skill in this art.”
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Denver Judo
(27)
BJJ
Profit
Senseis
“Everyone is welcome, and if you are willing to put in the effort, you will see yourself grow both physically and mentally in ways that exceed even your own expectations.”
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Easton Training Center
(26)
Community
Desk
Mats
“Passion is evident in everything at Easton, from consistency and variation of classes, teachers availability, level of expertise and knowledge, respect throughout the space amongst teachers and students, and the unbeatable upbeat attitude of everyone...”
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Parker Academy of Martial Arts
(17)
Learning
Taekwondo
Price
“We couldn't be happier that we decided to start our son in the program here and look forward to continue watching him grow in discipline and skill in the future.”
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Guetho Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(25)
Woman
Facility
Respect
“As a woman especially, I have always felt welcomed, comfortable, and encouraged and the environment that Marco creates is and has always been professional and so much fun!”
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Inward Fitness
(18)
Yoga, Membership, Ski Snowboard Conditioning
“I highly recommend Inward Fitness to anyone who wants to jumpstart their fitness journey, needs a place to call your "home gym", wants to take some great classes and anyone in between.”
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