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Park Slope Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(46)

Martial Arts, Classes Service

“When I started I had very limited flexibility in my hips, I had a hard time even walking up stairs, thru Marc and Steves encouragement I am proud to say that at the age of 63 years old that not only are my hips and flexibility getting stronger each w...”

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Bad Ass Academy

(49)

Motivating
Instagram
Classes

“I was happy to see the fitness diversity of the cadets, how the classes are ran, the level of engagement of instructors, and more importantly the extent to which they pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone.”

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Gleason's Gym

(47)

Train
Sweat
History

“Very well located in the Brooklyn District of NYC, accessible to the public, free entry, a place where great boxing legends, such as Mike Tyson, spent their time, there is a small souvenir shop, perfect for taking lots of photos.”

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Gregor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

(49)

Professors
Locker Rooms
Showers

“While I initially joined the club to study and train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I have focused my attention on the Judo classes with Professor Raphael on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and I enjoy learning from him and training with others.”

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Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(48)

“The class is designed in a manner that even young children can gain from it, and I have noticed a significant transformation in my daughter's demeanor as she has become more self-reliant and has developed greater self-confidence.”

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Diamondheart Striking and Grappling/Pcc

(47)

Muay Thai
Injuries
Goals

“You can find a class for almost any fitness goal you have and at any level you are at, whether you're a complete beginner or at an advanced level, and there are so many classes for martial arts, strength & conditioning work or improving your mobility...”

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JMA Bkny/Caio Terra Academy Brooklyn

(47)

BJJ
Advice
Classes

“For the first time I have walked in to the school, I felt great aura, it was like I was back home from long time not being there, I have been training MMA for about 15 years, this school is tough and easy in the same time people are strong and friend...”

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Lions Fight Kickboxing

(49)

Trainers
Sparring
Motivating

“I have started to go to this place a month ago, I absolutely love this place been training MMA 3 Years been to a lot of different gyms this is something else solid technique training the coach is such a good person he is making sure everyone feels at...”

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NY Martial Arts Academy Brooklyn

(46)

1 on 1 Martial Arts Training, Corporate Martial Arts Classes, Adult Martial Arts Classes

“I am truly honored to have my daughter attend here, I am satisfied with the teaching here, the instructors teach with passion, the place is welcoming, I love the bully prevention, the defense moves, and the confidence she is gaining.”

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Sweatbox Brooklyn

(34)

Coaches
Self Defense
Shape

“It's common to have your class coach to point out any weakness you may be showing and advice on corrections, leading to less injuries and a deeper understanding of Boxing fundamentals.”

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Fight Factory

(25)

Coaches
Club
Wrestling

“Great Gym, the location is a little off and sometimes hard to find since is not located in a main road so anyone driving by will not see it unless the person takes a detour other than that awesome”

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Darfight Martial Arts

(37)

Judo
Parent
Tournaments

“Sensei Artur is an accomplished judoka, passionate and intelligent teacher and owner together with his dad, sensei Pasha and him mom judoka trainer Lana created a fantastic environment , he inspired his students to be more confident and successful in...”

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Zero G Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(20)

BJJ
Instruction
Confidence

“I currently train with Professor Buckwitz at CSNYCBJJ and I have to say that after training with several teachers over the last 10 years that his knowledge of practical and efficient BJJ is truly excellent.”

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Aikido of Park Slope

(13)

Practice
Learn
Sensei

“Today my kids (13 and 11 years old) are learning the responsibility of being older students -Dojo etiquette requires older students to help the younger, to set an example ( a great tool to build self-respect!”

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Zarko Academy: the Premier Mixed Martial Arts

(14)

Learned
Classes
Black Belt

“Zarko academy is one of the best karate schools in the Brooklyn area my son love coming to class the he learned so much in the 3 year he been attending the instructor knows his skills and teaches them like know other school I recommend any one to Z...”

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Mission Martial Arts

(6)

“I've seen him train adults, college kids and small children; and he adjusts his teaching style for each while still keeping the same respectable atmosphere and exciting desire to learn.”

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Hoteikan Dojo

(14)

Karate
Judo
Belt

“He's especially good with kids, so instead of sending your child to a Taek Won Do school (or as we call it, "TAKE-ONE'S-DOUGH") and sign a lengthy contract where your son or daughter won't learn anything but you'll be stuck with that contract and wil...”

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Fury Combat Systems

(19)

Self Defense
Kickboxing
Learn

“Since joining Fury Combat and training in Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing, I wake up full of energy, my mood is always elevated and I feel that there is nothing that I can't accomplish.”

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Bladed Body Fitness & Self Defense

(2)

“To top it off, my son told me the other day he feels more comfortable out in public and safer overall because now he knows how to protect himself.”

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Q's Quality Fitness

“Q fell in love with exercise as a teenager. From the moment he stepped into the ring at Starrett City Boxing Club and learned the craft from the late, great Jimmy O'Pharrow, he became enthralled with boxing. Q later trained with former Olympian Reggi...”

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United Blackbelt Martial Arts

(15)

Karate Classes, Kickboxing, Summer Camp

“The teacher Jose is such an amazing person & teacher he has so much patience with my son & makes him feel like he belongs with the United Black belts Family I love his form of structure & I can honestly say that I have seen a huge improvement in my s...”

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ITC New York

(46)

Self Defence, Judo Services

“I would definitely recommend ITC to martial artists of all levels looking for a dojo to call home with instructors & training partners who will both challenge you and meet you with utmost patience, depending on what the moment calls for.”

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Fundamentals Strength & Defense

(50)

Learn
Happy
Life

“I want to describe this huge challenges for nephew during summer break after took 2 months classes ~as the beginning of his classes he started with no knowledge of right position of push up, no quality of sit up, as he said- I hated and always wanted...”

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Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

(33)

Rsa Has Programs For Kids, Teens and Adults

“The school is home to several black belts and many high ranking competitors that give anyone stepping on the mats several different perspectives to bjj as both a competitive hobby and a martial art used for self defense.”

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Average Cost	$288
Minimum cost	$188
Maximum cost	$563
Avg Per Hour Rates	$75

Best Self-Defense Classes in Brooklyn, NY

The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 142 vetted & reviewed in the Brooklyn area.

Park Slope Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Bad Ass Academy

Gleason's Gym

Gregor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Diamondheart Striking and Grappling/Pcc

JMA Bkny/Caio Terra Academy Brooklyn

Lions Fight Kickboxing

NY Martial Arts Academy Brooklyn

Sweatbox Brooklyn

Fight Factory

Darfight Martial Arts

Zero G Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Aikido of Park Slope

Zarko Academy: the Premier Mixed Martial Arts

Mission Martial Arts

Hoteikan Dojo

Fury Combat Systems

Bladed Body Fitness & Self Defense

Q's Quality Fitness

United Blackbelt Martial Arts

ITC New York

Fundamentals Strength & Defense

Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

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