The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 131 vetted & reviewed in the Berkeley area.
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AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy
Ahn Taekwondo CA.
Albany Jiu Jitsu Academy
Bay Jiu-Jitsu
Benicia Boxing & Martial Arts
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Edge Training Center
El Cerrito Martial Arts
Empire Jiu Jitsu
FTK Martial Arts
Fearless Martial Arts Academy
Five Animals Kung Fu Academy
Mineiro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Open Door Jujitsu
Peace of Mind
Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Rio Combat Team
Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
SBG Norcal Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
San Francisco Jiu Jitsu Academy (Sfbjj)
San Lorenzo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
T Kane’s Kung Fu Karate
Zen Budokai Aikijujitsu
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SBG Norcal Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
(6)
“Great place”
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Ahn Taekwondo CA.
“Our Traditional Taekwondo Programis designed to take students from white to black belt for ages 3 and up; students will learn self-defense, confidence, respect and focus. It comes with a complete curriculum that teaches basic techniques, forms, sparr...”
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Benicia Boxing & Martial Arts
(10)
“Our kids were shy and timid in front of other people, even in front of us, but learning and practicing this art, paired with the individual and group instruction, gave them confidence, discipline, and drive!”
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AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy
(17)
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“I would DEFINITELY recommend coming here if you were looking to learn some world class MMA!”
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San Lorenzo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Submission Wrestling
Culture
Mats
“Manny is a black belt under the 12x World Champion Caio Terra, he is very technical but most important he truly cares about every single one of his students.”
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Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(26)
Self-Defense
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“The people that roll here are mainly professionals with jobs and therefore, need to be at work without injuries, we go hard but avoid causing injuries.”
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San Francisco Jiu Jitsu Academy (Sfbjj)
(18)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi
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Train
“Denny has created a welcoming, friendly, and attentive space that is (A) ideal for beginners to learn from veterans while also being (B) ideal for veterans to learn, experiment and refine combat techniques that are revolutionary and effective for bot...”
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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(2)
“Awesome environment and great people.”
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Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
(19)
Respectful
Environment
Students
“Learned a couple of excellent techniques I'll be taking home with me and the place is full of purple, brown and black belts so I got some very productive rolls in.”
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Empire Jiu Jitsu
(17)
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Instructors
BJJ
“Empire has a focus on only the cleanest and most proficient technique blended with a room full of athletes who want to take their bjj to the next level.”
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Peace of Mind
(12)
Boxing
Wing Chun
Martial Arts
“I have been taking personal training and boxing sessions weekly with Tim for over a year focusing on Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, Kali, Western Boxing and Savate Boxing.”
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Bay Jiu-Jitsu
(14)
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Train
“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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Rio Combat Team
(8)
Jiu Jitsu
“The instructions cover everything from moves that are easily applicable to highly technical, and everything in between, which is great for students who want to learn a wide range of skills.”
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Albany Jiu Jitsu Academy
(15)
Professor
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Jiu-Jitsu
“The self-defense classes are among my favorite since students learn to apply Jiu-Jitsu techniques in self-defense scenarios and the program nicely complements the Gi and No-Gi curriculum.”
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Fearless Martial Arts Academy
(4)
“My 3 year old daughter recently started in their Dragons program and has a blast, in addition, her coordination and ability to take direction has also drastically improved.”
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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(4)
“They did a really good job easing me into the basics of jiu jitsu and I'd recommend to check it out for anyone looking to stay in shape, looking to switch up their exercise routine or if you have a general interest in martial arts.”
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Mineiro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(9)
Adults
“This shows in how he runs the kids classes — they love him — how patient he is with the fundamentals class on Mondays, his encouragement of more experienced students helping to coach, and how he enjoys showing not just “old school” techniques, but hu...”
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T Kane's Kung Fu Karate
(8)
“We've barely used it, but at 7 he took a year of and picked up again with great support from mr Kane.”
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FTK Martial Arts
(2)
“Surprised me: all instructor remember names of All students from seniors to first time show up!”
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Edge Training Center
(7)
Coaches
“I really enjoy it here and happy to learn a new skill and get fit at the same time.”
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El Cerrito Martial Arts
(5)
Learn
“Their boxing coach is this grizzled old badass boxer that will turn you into a killer, their kickboxing coach has actual competition fight experience, and their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt instructor is right out of Sergio Silva's camp.”
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Open Door Jujitsu
(1)
“She has wondrous ability to break down the skills into learnable bites that are specific to each student's needs.”
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Five Animals Kung Fu Academy
(4)
“How much is it to do kung fu”
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Zen Budokai Aikijujitsu
(1)
“Superior instruction based upon highest levels of knowledge with decades of teaching”
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