The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 162 vetted & reviewed in the Brentwood area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Brentwood
American Top Team Tracy Martial Arts and Kickboxing
Bay Area Fight Academy
Big Break Jiu Jitsu
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Tracy
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore
Checkmat Brentwood Jiu-Jitsu
Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts
Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers
Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Darcio Lira Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts
Giudici Academy
Guila’s Hawaiian Kajukenbo-Kickboxing
Kungfu Dragon USA — Pleasanton
Lucid Vitality
Martial Arts America
Max Combat Fitness
Ralph Gracie Walnut Creek Jiu Jitsu Academy
Ricardo Barros Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Roots
Team Santos Jiu Jitsu
Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu
Twin Tigers Academy of Self Defense
United Studios of Self Defense
United Studios of Self Defense
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Twin Tigers Academy of Self Defense
(15)
“In looking for a martial art for our 7 & 8 year olds, especially one not far from our house, we decided to check out Twin Tigers over by our gym (DVHC).”
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Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
(49)
“The complete camaraderie built within the academy, from the staff, to the instructors, to your classmates, all forms this unbreakable bond with everyone compiling a very close and tight knit family.”
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Checkmat Brentwood Jiu-Jitsu
(26)
Train
Discipline
Learned
“Whether you're looking to learn practical self-defense tactics, or someone looking to hone their skills for competition – Checkmat in Brentwood is where you want to be.”
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Ricardo Barros Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(13)
Engaged
Learning
Train
“On my first day, I described my prior injuries, and medical conditions that have a pretty dramatic affect on my workouts and he not only addressed them but he goes the extra step to make accommodations for them, when needed, but continuously pushes m...”
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Giudici Academy
(13)
Train
Character
Jiu-Jitsu
“It has been a truly positive influence in my child's life, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent looking for a high-quality martial arts program for their child.”
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American Top Team Tracy Martial Arts and Kickboxing
(42)
Train
Competition
Muay Thai
“The facility is huge, with floor-to-floor mats to keep everyone safe, one of the biggest boxing rings I've ever stepped in, and they keep the whole place sanitary so you won't worry about nasty gym bugs like Staph or Ringworm.”
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Guila's Kaju-Kickboxing (Dba) Maximus Combat Sports Academy
(10)
Son
Learned
Skills
“Excellent dojo for kids and adults to not only learn martial arts/mma, but to also gain discipline, confidence, determination, and new set of useful skills, etc...”
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Team Santos Jiu Jitsu
(20)
Competitions
Train
Community
“When I asked Mike Bueno if it was ok to train with him and Team Santos in preparation for an upcoming fight, Mike and the fighters at Team Santos welcomed me with open arms.”
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Big Break Jiu Jitsu
(18)
Adults
Confidence
Train
“My son has been taking classes at Big Break Jiu Jitsu for just about 8 months now and David and Samantha are phenomenal coaches and really go above and beyond for the kids (as I'm sure they do for the adults that train there, too!”
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Martial Arts America
(17)
“The discipline and conditioning my kids receive from martial arts (Taekwondo, Jujitsu, Eskrima, and Krav Maga) have helped them do well in school, sports, and community service.”
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United Studios of Self Defense
(4)
“Lots of classes, including 1 on 1's offered.”
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Lucid Vitality
(6)
Personal Trainer
Shape
“Not only through focused exercise and stretching; (if you're interested) he can complement the workouts with body work (massages) as well as meditation and diet recommendations to give you a holistic approach to attaining your goals.”
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Kungfu Dragon USA — Pleasanton
(50)
“You will have to come to watch it yourself to really appreciate something passed down from more than 1000 years ago being practiced daily in this beautiful valley.”
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Roots
(18)
“Boxing) for a couple weeks, keeps the combos simple for a few days and then builds on it overtime so everyone has enough time and practice to drill the technique and build the muscle memory.”
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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Tracy
(48)
“I guess my biggest endorsement for the studio is that in addition to becoming a member of the academy myself, I enrolled all three of my children, each now who has trained for several years under the guidance of Master Charles and his staff.”
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Bay Area Fight Academy
(9)
“I love the atmosphere, the people are amazing, the trainers care and are very helpful, this place is great for anyone looking to learn a new skill such as, Muay Thai, kickboxing, etc… all levels are welcomed, everyone is respectful to one another, yo...”
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Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers
(22)
Environment
Learn
Boys
“Alexander Crispim, the owner (with his wife) and main instructor fosters a family friendly environment in which both children and adults can learn a ton while having fun and getting fit.”
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United Studios of Self Defense
(16)
Son
Self Esteem
Learn
“My goal for my spirited son was not for him to become a black belt, but for him to find a positive male role model who would respectfully work with me on my sons ability to listen to directions, his impulse control, and how to consciously focus his e...”
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Essence BJJ Walnut Creek
(35)
“I love the jiu-jitsu classes you learn so much and have fun at the same time it's just really fun the way they teach us and it's awesome I highly recommend Ralph Gracie Jiu-jitsu.”
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Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu
(33)
Competition
Life
Sensei
“The dojo is unique in that it provides a very friendly training atmosphere, but at the same time the kids achieve high success in beating very tough competition in big tournaments.”
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Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts
(24)
Learning
Niece
Sensei
“The school and family were set on medicating him but I thought this would be a much better alternative worth trying and it was the best decision I ever made.”
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Darcio Lira Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts
(19)
Adults
Respect
Discipline
“As an actively training BJJ blue belt, I was invited to train under Sensei Lira and I was just blown away by his wisdom and prospered my training under his tutelage.”
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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore
(18)
Learn
Techniques
Professors
“When I first moved to the area, I searched all the schools for my children to be able to continue Jiu Jitsu and I truly found this to place to be THE BEST!”
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Combat Fitness
(18)
Boxing
Price
Train
“First combat gym I ever tried and in 3 months I feel like I can defend myself in any situation coach's are the best really work on the fundamentals everyone is very friendly and know their stuff they won't tell you good job if your messing up on some...”
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