The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 144 vetted & reviewed in the Buford area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Buford
American Top Team Atlanta
Atlanta Kick Karate and Fitness
Bangkok Boxing Fitness
Canton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Choi Kwang Do Martial Arts Canton
Elevate Martial Arts and Fitness
Evolution X Martial Arts and Fitness
Gracie Barra Gainesville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Decatur
Invictus Star Martial Arts
Iron Horse Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
J3 Jiu Jitsu Academy & Fitness
Jiu Jitsu Roswell
Karate Atlanta Alpharetta
Karate Atlanta Roswell
Kyle Fogel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Self Defense Atlanta
Straight Blast Gym Buford
Taekwondo Generations
Team Mongoose BJJ
The Martial Arts Center Tucker / Atlanta
Tiger Academy of Martial Arts
Top Martial Arts Suwanee & After School Program
Union Team BJJ
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Straight Blast Gym Buford
(50)
“Even as an out of shape newbie, I was able to complete the sets and (most 🫣) reps presented before me with Coach James encouraging me along the way.”
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Team Mongoose BJJ
(49)
Self Defense
Judo
Professor
“The staff was very friendly and they have a partnership/affiliation with another gym in Dacula which makes it easier if you're closer to that location or just want an earlier class schedule fo men's bjj.”
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Top Martial Arts Suwanee & After School Program
(49)
“My daughter is very enthusiastic about learning Taekwondo, she is happy coming to this place, I like it because she is learning the correct technique of how to perform each exercise, her instructors have the patience and time to correct each of the p...”
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Gracie Barra Gainesville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
(47)
“Being a woman in a male-dominated training environment seemed intimidating at first, but every single person I have trained with has made me feel very comfortable and taken the time to teach me things I have yet to learn.”
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Elevate Martial Arts and Fitness
(47)
Energy
Self Control
Learn
“I have toured other martial arts programs and my son has always been interested but there is definitely many many things that make elevate rise way above other martial arts programs out there.”
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Union Team BJJ
(21)
People
Train
Know
“I have started here 1 month ago and I couldn't be happier and blessed to have encountered a master that is linked and lived by this martial art since its beginning and learned from the original masters and has international recognition through the ji...”
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Kyle Fogel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(39)
Professor
Respect
BJJ
“What really sets this gym apart from others in the area is kyle's personal attention to his students and the personal development of their skills and the pure and not watered down bjj being taught here.”
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Bangkok Boxing Fitness
(42)
“Khunpon and the coaches at Bangkok boxing provide not only excellent technical instruction - but also very substantial sparring sessions to hone real-time application of the techniques.”
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Atlanta Kick Karate
(50)
Skills
Teach
Classes
“Paige has been the most incredible instructor, she make sure the classes are accessible to all skill levels and she always takes time to explains things to the new participants.”
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu
(50)
“In the last nine months or so of her attending I've seen her confidence grow-confidence in her ability to learn new skills and apply them in different scenarios with all different sized and experience level opponents/partners.”
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The Martial Arts Center Tucker / Atlanta
(50)
“I don't have a martial arts background but believe deeply my 6-yo daughter is getting a legitimate, authentic, high quality karate training experience”
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Self Defense Atlanta
(50)
Confidence
College
Learned
“It was a great price for the entire course and everyone was very detailed in making sure all the moves taught were executed properly and didn't let anyone get left behind.”
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American Top Team Atlanta
(49)
“This is not a strip mall karate franchise - all classes are led and taught by competition tested black belts or in the case of Muay Thai and MMA, you'll find current and former professional fighters teaching.”
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Taekwondo Generations
(49)
“Their main focus is to build character within the children and create confident individuals out of them while still training them on how to properly deal with adversity.”
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Iron Horse Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(49)
Skill
gi
Train
“Whether you want to come in and just learn jiu jitsu and have fun or you want to come in and train hard for competition, Iron Horse can accommodate whatever your needs are!”
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Evolution X Martial Arts and Fitness
(48)
Skills
Passion
Learn
“Shihan Moree treats Martial Arts the way it is supposed to be: with respect for the art and each other, an open mind for other styles and opinions, and always with a lot of fun.”
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Karate Atlanta
(47)
Martial Arts School, Sports & Fitness Instruction
“My upbringing included eleven years of karate before I explored other martial arts, and I'm warmed inside by watching the traditions I cherished as a youth being passed to subsequent generations.”
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Canton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(49)
BJJ
Shape
Train
“Coach Layton really cares about each and every student and wants you to succeed on whatever goal you have whether it be weight loss, self-defense, or just doing it for a hobby.”
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Choi Kwang Do Martial Arts Canton
(49)
“Master Cruzado and all the other instructors have had nothing but patience with his crazy wild little self and even brought back the Tiny Tigers program for him, which he seriously loves!!!”
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Tiger Academy of Martial Arts
(49)
“I am a long time student at Tiger Academy in Roswell which can only be described as top notch and professional, as reflected in their chief instructor Sifu Eddie Camden and his students.”
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Jiu Jitsu Roswell
(38)
Kicks
Throw
Self Defense
“I had trouble understanding how to do certain techniques in my other dojo but here sensei Perrti shows very well with a lot of knowledge how you would do hard or easy techniques.”
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Invictus Star Martial Arts
(37)
Son
Karate
Environment
“He just started playing baseball and I believe his agility, focus, coordination, discipline, which make him an above average baseball player, all came from practicing self-defense from an early age at Invictus Star.”
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Karate Atlanta Alpharetta
(45)
Brother
Tiger
Learn
“The staff is friendly and supportive, the instructors are fantastic, and the focus is on building skills & knowledge (& self-discipline) through encouragement and positive reinforcement.”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Decatur
(48)
“Whether you simply want to learn the basics of self defense or you want to practice at a more competitive level, you will find a supportive staff who will respect and complement your training goals.”
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