The highest-rated nearby Self-Defense Training companies out of 148 vetted & reviewed businesses.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in
Apex Martial Arts Center
AtomicKickboxing.com
Catalyst Jiu Jitsu
Charleston Krav Maga & MMA
Evolution MMA Chicago
Extreme Martial Arts
Fluid Jiu Jitsu
Fred Villari’s Studios of Self Defense karate Kung fu Jiu Jitsu
Gracie Barra Georgia
Gracie Barra Lake Elsinore
Gracie Barra Sandy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Greubel’s Mixed Martial Arts
Illinois Concealed Carry Training
New Way Training Center
Nova Geração Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ohana Academy HQ
Open Mat Academy
Peak Performance Training Center
Rick Moore Academy
Staley Martial Arts
TIGER SUN MARTIAL ARTS FRISCO / KARATE TAEKWONDO
Total Ryu Martial Arts
Vasquez Taekwondo Academy
iXL Martial Arts
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Atomickickboxing.com
(42)
“*cancellation note at end* This was my first experience joining a kickboxing gym and I'd recommend it to anyone looking to make the most of an hour workout.”
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Tiger SUN Martial Arts Frisco / Karate Taekwondo
(46)
Strength
Confidence
Behavior
“There were days that my kids didn't really feel like going to class but the enthusiasm and energy in the class is so high that once there they forget that they didn't want to attend that day.”
“Our 9 year old has always been a bit on the quite side and more reserved, since joining she seems to have gained a self confidence we did not know she had.”
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New Way Training Center
(45)
“This place has a really good environment the kuppe brothers really help the atmosphere out and treat you like your a member right away Korey talked with me for a good amount of time and it was my first time meeting him so if your into MMA or overall ...”
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Apex Martial Arts Center
(49)
Contract
Kickboxing
Train
“The coaches here do a fantastic job of working with students to train you to excel quickly at the fundamentals of any of the martial arts they offer here and assist you in reaching your potential, no matter how athletic or skilled you are in martial ...”
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Illinois Concealed Carry Training
(49)
16 Hour Concealed Carry Classes, First Aid Cpr Aed Classes, 3 Hour Renewal Classes
“Gary the instructor is great easy to listen to and very knowledgeable and adamant about the legality's that come with being a concealed carry holder and the things that can and will go wrong in most situations”
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Extreme Martial Arts
(48)
“I love this place, I'm going on my second week in on Friday and I'm already starting to see and feel a difference, everyone here treats you with respect they all feel like almost family to me already, and the coaches are all patient and nice, if you ...”
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Open Mat Academy
(48)
Kids Martial Arts Classes, Boxing Classes, Kids Jiu Jitsu
“The course is well structured, amazing instructors, friendly and supportive environment, and well maintained facility all contributed to my growth and development as a jiu-jitsu practitioner.”
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Staley Martial Arts
(45)
Feel
BJJ
Muay Thai
“When my friend told me about Staley and how there is no punching or kicking involved and that her kids (boy and girl) both loved it I decided to go in for a free trial class.”
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Ixl Martial Arts
(43)
Coordination, Speed and Power Through Age Specific Drills
“Her ability to defend herself, her physical and athletic gain is immense (not a natural), and even though she was already a good kid, the character lessons taught at IXL continue to support everything I try to teach on a daily basis.”
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Nova Geração Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(42)
Black Belt
Learn
Mats
“I have never had a better experience trying to learn Jiu-Jitsu in my life, everyone here was extremely helpful and nice, along with extremely friendly as well.”
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Evolution MMA Chicago
(40)
Competition
BJJ
Black Belts
“You spend a lot of time drilling the most rudimentary fundamentals, however, gradually you see how those constituent moves build-up to a flow of higher-level moves.”
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Vasquez Taekwondo Academy
(35)
“This place is by far the best birthday party place in Mckinney, the kids had a blast and everything was included and you can tell that the Vasquez masters truly love and we're put on this earth to work with kids as they are fantastic.”
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Gracie Barra Sandy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(45)
Community
Professor
Boy
“I joined the BJJ classes just thinking that it would be a great opportunity meeting new people and my accomodation in Utah to be made easily, doing some exercises, keeping myself in shape, but it seems that I started counting the hours at work until ...”
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Rick Moore Academy
(15)
“I was the one who had to Spar with a brown belt that had three stripes lol he hit me in my face well it did not end well for him I had him in the Fatal position lol I boy was never to hit a girl in the face I defined myself lol.”
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Gracie Barra Georgia
(45)
Athletes
Professor
Train
“Overall, Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu has become more than just a gym for our children—it's a second home where they can cultivate confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love for martial arts as well as establishing new friendships.”
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Peak Performance Training Center
(50)
“Experience so far is excellent for developing self discipline, confidence, interpersonal communication, physical stamina, strength and most importantly perseverance and grit which was very obvious when older one accomplishing 1st degree black belt wi...”
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Total Ryu Martial Arts
(49)
Goals
Self Defense
Fitness
“You will not have to work with an overly aggressive partner who tries their hardest to show off their skills leaving you with a feeling of complete disappointment.”
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Gracie Barra Lake Elsinore
(37)
Boys
Professor
Team
“I have known Professor Hector for over 9 years and what I love about him and his school is the family atmosphere, the passion and the dedication that the staff has to their students.”
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Catalyst Jiu Jitsu
(46)
Youth Jiu Jitsu, Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts
“So if you are a parent looking for a great activity for your child or yourself are looking to lose weight or learn how to defend yourself OR want to go all the way and receive that coveted black belt, come try a class or two and start changing your l...”
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Greubel's Mixed Martial Arts
(46)
Martial Arts Instruction - Judo, Adult Classes, Kids Classes
“My teenage son switched from another martial arts school to Greubel's exactly one year ago because he wanted to attend a school that would challenge him more in his favorite format, kickboxing.”
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Ohana Academy HQ
(44)
Teach
Feel
Belts
“I've been training here for a while now and must say that the gym is outstanding, as far as the professors they are all welcoming, patient, very elaborate and quite exquisite as far as curriculum and the challenges are quite fun especially if you hav...”
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Fred Villari's Studios of Self Defense Karate Kung fu Jiu Jitsu
(13)
La Crescenta, And Positive Thinking, Learning Self Defense
“I have visited other states where I knew no one, and have come face to face with creeps and strangers, and have been able to look them in the eye and without saying a word let them know I'm not the person to mess with, and experience their facial exp...”
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Charleston Krav Maga & BJJ
(38)
“Have trained here in multiple disciplines (Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Krav Maga, powerlifting) and have been impressed not only by the size of the faculties but the staff's demeanor.”