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Atomickickboxing.com

(42)

“I loved my experience here, I joined with no history or sports or martial arts and had a blast, Coach Mike gave me the confidence and drive to really go after it during my few classes.”

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Tiger SUN Martial Arts Frisco / Karate Taekwondo

(46)

Team
Son
Strength

“This is probably the best experience my 8 year old son had in terms of improvement in his focus, physical health, discipline, overall well being and confidence over a period of just 4 months.”

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Fluid Jiu Jitsu

(49)

Kids Jiu Jitsu, Kids' Kickboxing, Fitness Classes

“My 10 year old ONLY wanted to do soccer until trying jiu jitsu, and now he's having so much fun with Brent, Miguel, and the other kids that he has been attending the adult beginner classes as well.”

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New Way Training Center

(45)

“They take good care of you whether you want to learn to compete, in it for the fitness, need a confidence boosting hobby, or (like me) are doing it to have a skill for your job in law enforcement.”

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Apex Martial Arts Center

(49)

BJJ
Environment
Contract

“The owner, Don Roger is also friendly and welcoming; he has worked with both my daughters and helped us get acclimated with a trial class and lots of pointers when we first joined.”

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Illinois Concealed Carry Training

(49)

Basset Classes, First Aid Cpr Aed Classes, 3 Hour Renewal Classes

“No nonsense approach, definitely not a class for thin skinned folks as they keep things real which is appreciated since carrying a weapon should be taken seriously.”

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Extreme Martial Arts

(48)

“After a couple of months my son no longer wanted to continue, as it was a harder physical workout than he was used to in his previous experience doing karate, and he's not all that good at doing hard things.”

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Open Mat Academy

(48)

Fitness Conditioning Classes, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Classes, Kids Martial Arts Classes

“My kids go here for Taekwondo classes for more than a year now and I must say the classes are very disciplined, master Hakimi does an awesome job, they provide 3 classes every week which is great for kids to learn faster and lots of practice.”

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Staley Martial Arts

(45)

Professor
Environment
Feel

“Once my foot was finally healed up, I was able to attend Jiu-Jitsu classes on Wednesday mornings at 6 am and Saturdays at 9 am, and am so excited to get more into it and visit CGT Headquarters with some of the crew soon.”

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Ixl Martial Arts

(43)

Speed and Power Through Age Specific Drills, Coordination

“Thank you for a positive environment that keeps my kids active, engaged and teaching them some of the most important skills and values in life… Honesty, respect, perseverance… all while staying healthy.”

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Nova Geração Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(42)

Environment
Respect
Black Belt

“Everyone here is so warm and inviting like a family, not only is this place good for your physical health but it has helped me so much with my mental health more then any therapist I've had.”

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Evolution MMA Chicago

(40)

Train
Facility
Competition

“Everyone knows how great the adult classes and programs are but the new kids' program that recently started in the Schaumburg's location needs special recognition and kudos due to the commitment and dedication of the kids' coach Michael Shawn.”

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Vasquez Taekwondo Academy

(35)

“I really like the passion that the instructors pour over the kids about TKD, their principles, the sense of respect and discipline that they acquire it's amazing!!!!”

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Gracie Barra Sandy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(45)

Environment
Skills
Community

“Chances are that on your first class you'll end up getting paired with a more experienced student who will start off by shaking your hand, introducing themselves with a smile, and then offering to help you learn the technique.”

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Rick Moore Academy

(15)

“This is a great way to teach your children self discipline, RICK is well known for his ability to direct his students to the right path highly qualified and recognized, and recommended!”

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Gracie Barra Georgia

(45)

Discipline
Team
Athletes

“I love about 45 minutes to an hour away and still make the commute whenever I can because of how much I love the family, high-quality training, and the respect everyone at this gym.”

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Peak Performance Training Center

(50)

“It's clear that a lot of thought has gone into creating a program that not only teaches the technical aspects of karate but also instills important life skills like discipline, respect, and teamwork.”

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Total Ryu Martial Arts

(49)

Jiu Jitsu
Adult
Goals

“I love their approach to multi-level / multi-age instruction because it lets kids mentor and learn from each other, AND it's an after-school activity that my Kindergartner and 4th grader can participate in together.”

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Gracie Barra Lake Elsinore

(37)

BJJ
Facility
Boys

“In the year I have been with them professor and his coaches along with Kim planned a Christmas and Easter party, they also planned a summer program for the kids, woman's class, parent /kid class and a family bowling night which truly makes you feel l...”

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Catalyst Jiu Jitsu

(46)

Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts

“The high-level coaching, team spirit, and philosophy of this gym, just happens to cultivate Gold medals as a byproduct of anyone willing to jump in there and give it a try.”

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Greubel's Mixed Martial Arts

(46)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Adult Classes, Kids Classes

“Only had good experiences here, from the staff to the students theres an air of respect among everyone I've met and any time I've ever needed help I've never had to ask twice.”

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Ohana Academy HQ

(44)

Jiu Jitsu
Muay Thai
Teach

“I personally have had the opportunity to train with an number of the adult Professors and coaches and have found each one to be highly skilled in their knowledge and truly enjoy training all levels of learners.”

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Fred Villari's Studios of Self Defense Karate Kung fu Jiu Jitsu

(13)

Western Boxing, And Positive Thinking, Learning Self Defense

“I would highly recommend the Glendale Villari's Self Defense Center to anyone who wants more out of life, combined with the ability to overcome a lot of life's problems that we all seem to face at one time or another, as it has with me.”

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Charleston Krav Maga & BJJ

(38)

“Someone with little to no experience can come here; and, you will be welcome, you WILL LEARN and you will leave more confident, in better shape, and with a usable skill”

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Best Self-Defense Classes Near You

The highest-rated nearby Self-Defense Training companies out of 148 vetted & reviewed businesses.

Atomickickboxing.com

Tiger SUN Martial Arts Frisco / Karate Taekwondo

Fluid Jiu Jitsu

New Way Training Center

Apex Martial Arts Center

Illinois Concealed Carry Training

Extreme Martial Arts

Open Mat Academy

Staley Martial Arts

Ixl Martial Arts

Nova Geração Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Evolution MMA Chicago

Vasquez Taekwondo Academy

Gracie Barra Sandy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Rick Moore Academy

Gracie Barra Georgia

Peak Performance Training Center

Total Ryu Martial Arts

Gracie Barra Lake Elsinore

Catalyst Jiu Jitsu

Greubel's Mixed Martial Arts

Ohana Academy HQ

Fred Villari's Studios of Self Defense Karate Kung fu Jiu Jitsu

Charleston Krav Maga & BJJ

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