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Castle Hill Fitness

(49)

Pilates
Massages
Yoga

“Another thing that I really enjoy is that you can go month to month here if you are traveler or you have other obligations that require you to be outside of town!”

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Fit and Fearless

(47)

Self Defense
Fitness
Krav Maga

“All the instructors I've taken classes with have gently and firmly pushed me to go farther and work harder than I thought I could but I always know I have the space to back off if needed (and I have).”

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Austin Kung Fu & Tai Chi 少林 Martial Arts

(50)

Environment
Fitness
Life

“Having found Master Joe and Master Sheryl, owners of the Austin Kung Fu and Tai Chi School, I've experienced how they literally put their heart and soul into teaching and making their school a welcoming environment for persons of all ages.”

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Austin Women's Boxing Club

(50)

Community
Learn
Skills

“The workouts are incredible, the instructors are all super knowledgeable and approachable, there are plenty of classes each week to accommodate a variety of schedules/skill levels, it truly feels like an inclusive/safe environment, and there's a real...”

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Atos Austin Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(49)

Skills
Train
Gui

“Professor Gui, Antonio, and the rest of the coaching staff are top level and create a clean and safe training environment for beginners to competitive athletes, kids and adults alike.”

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Fight Factory Jiu-Jitsu

(50)

“Rodrigo is a friendly guy, a great coach, and boasts the finest team of competition athletes anywhere outside the coasts (and before too long, my money is on Will, Kody, and Andrew making Austin the new jiu jitsu hot spot.”

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Paragon Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(50)

Town
Belt
Traveling

“The academy doesn't have the cult-ish vibes of some other schools, they allow you to train in whatever gi you want and they promote cross-training at other schools.”

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Life Ki-Do Austin Martial Arts Dojo

(49)

Martial Arts Classes For Ages 3-Adult

“The students train in a variety of martial arts as well as receive a large amount of coaching in doing one's personal best, being considerate of others, and "flowing like a river" through life's challenges.”

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Get ready for a week of family fun and love at the dojo! It's our much-anticipated Family Week, and yes - Parents get a Pizza Massage! The special week is a sweet opportunity for family members to step onto the mats with their Life Ki-do students and experience firsthand what we teach, share the joy of movement, and bond with your child every step of the way. Parents, your support means the world to us! Family Week is our way of saying thank you. Join us in class, feel the love, and let's make memories together.

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Integração USA

(42)

Facility
Mat
BJJ

“He has mastered the art of teaching a technique in a room full of diverse people in a way that a beginner can understand, yet even those who are more advanced learn something new / refine their skills.”

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John's Gym Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu

(46)

Cardio Kickboxing
Trainer
Muay Thai

“Coming in 3X a week for muay thai is my therapy and I think everyone in this country could benefit from pushing their body to the absolute limit and getting punched in the face from time to time 💪”

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Lions Krav Maga

(41)

“I wrongly thought (from my previous experience) that a serious martial arts gym expected you to: train/fight through an injury, enter sparring with a willingness to be knocked out, and only think of others as tools for your training goals.”

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Fighting Fit Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu

(49)

Community
Boot Camp
Fun

“My wife, Tara and I signed up, weighed in and got body specific meal plans, recipes and some much needed POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE peer pressure along with weekly learning and support check-ins.”

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Gracie Barra Westlake Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense

(49)

Team
Train
Skills

“Being the new guy there with no idea what I'm doing, they make sure to give me the one-on-one with an instructor so they can walk me through the training.”

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Aim and Focus Karate

(18)

“Master Ben Johnson is not only a great martial arts instructor, he teaches all the children strong family values, sportsmanship, good conduct and discipline.”

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V.o.w. BJJ

(37)

Atmosphere
Knowledge
Train

“Andrew and another instructor who I never caught the name of did an outstanding job of going over the basics and helping the class through the techniques.”

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Brazilian Top Team Austin

(36)

Learn
Structured
Train

“In addition to having contributed a lot to my son's development, he has become an icon in our lives, alongside fellow master Diego Gamonal and UFC champion Murilo Bustamante.”

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Gracie Barra South Austin

(36)

Train
Skill
Professor

“Its very hard for me to find a school that can push the pace and enforce discipline like the military and still keep a family atmosphere but Gracie Barra South Austin definitely do the job.”

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Claunch Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(36)

Train
Knowledge
Learn

“From the perspective of an overweight person, I was never pushed to do more than what I was capable of and the environment helped me to push myself to my limits without overdoing it.”

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Master Martial Arts at Westlake Hills

(25)

Adult
Boy
Learn

“In addition, we did a lot of Site seeing while in Seoul and went to the TKD University and Museum and met Hyeon Jeong KUK( Olympic Gold medalist in 1988 and also won the most World Championship titles 1987, 1985, 1983, 1982).”

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Impact Martial Arts

(35)

Son
Confidence
Taekwondo

“The stretching was great for my flexibility, the structure of the class was very discipline and interacting, and the defense training was a big stress relief and a ton of fun.”

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Austin Fight Team

(33)

Knowledge
Fighting
Lessons

“His extensive experience with traditional Thai training and his tutelage under Skarbowsky have equipped him with a huge array of subtle technical elements that can significantly uplevel your striking in a short amount of time.”

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Austin Jiu-Jitsu Collective

(22)

Practice
Breaths
Train

“We recently moved to Austin and have been looking for a good BJJ home and after trying out two other gyms we landed here and made the commitment to train with the BJJ community Eric has created.”

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Mario Esfiha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Austin

(20)

Belts
Community

“My wife and I went to almost all the BJJ gyms in Austin, but we liked the way they train or even the vibe, by coincidence I was wearing the Flamengo shirt and I passed in front of Mario Esfiha's gym, he recognized the shirt and called me, we had a ch...”

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The Void Martial Arts

(19)

Attention
Feel
Learning

“My background is diverse and inconsistent, a blend of traditional styles, and Bart is very good at working with whatever you already have coming in and building on it.”

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Best Self-Defense Classes in Austin, TX

The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 193 vetted & reviewed in the Austin area.

Castle Hill Fitness

Fit and Fearless

Austin Kung Fu & Tai Chi 少林 Martial Arts

Austin Women's Boxing Club

Atos Austin Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Fight Factory Jiu-Jitsu

Paragon Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Life Ki-Do Austin Martial Arts Dojo

Integração USA

John's Gym Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu

Lions Krav Maga

Fighting Fit Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu

Gracie Barra Westlake Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense

Aim and Focus Karate

V.o.w. BJJ

Brazilian Top Team Austin

Gracie Barra South Austin

Claunch Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Master Martial Arts at Westlake Hills

Impact Martial Arts

Austin Fight Team

Austin Jiu-Jitsu Collective

Mario Esfiha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Austin

The Void Martial Arts

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