The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 200 vetted & reviewed in the Carson area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Carson
A-Team Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
Caique
Candal’s Martial Arts
Clube Jiu Jitsu
Excellence School of Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Barra Whittier
Gridlock Academy -Gracie Jiu Jitsu Self Defense
Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center
MC Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club
Martial Arts Training Alliance
Meraki Jiu Jitsu
Omni Jiu Jitsu Academy
Pedro Soriano Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
Power of One Self-Defense Headquarters
Rekm
Revolution Martial Arts & Jiu Jitsu
Rodrigo Freitas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Rokah Karate
Self Defense Firearms Training
Sparta Academy
Street Sports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The Jiu-Jitsu League
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Martial Arts Training Alliance
(7)
Karate
“Once you meet Vince, Roger and the other coaches you know you're in the right spot.”
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Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
(30)
Muay Thai
Knowledge
Mats
“The people that I train with here are amazing as well, as they are very knowledge in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, as well as Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling and other martial arts.”
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Rekm
(28)
Train
Dojo
Sensei
“Students and Trainers all go out of their way to help each other out and bring a sense of family/friendship to the facility while engraining empowering, useful skills into each student at REKM.”
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Self Defense Firearms Training
(19)
Information
Knowledge
“When I finished my Basic Handgun Training from Gregg and his associates , I felt way more confident in my Pistol Skills, but more importantly, a better understanding of the Laws concerning Firearms.”
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Meraki Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Classes
Space
Facility
“I had learned how to tie my belt appropriately, but the second I stepped in I completely forgot how to tie it, Jason hunt tied it for me and explaining as he did so.”
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Rokah Karate
(30)
Train
Teach
Skills
“They are not only teaching karate technique, but a way of life: to be kind, to be humble, to use your knowledge of karate to keep the peace until you are unable to and then defend yourself as opposed to offend.”
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Rodrigo Freitas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Learn
BJJ
Competition
“I absolutely love the atmosphere and camaraderie here because Professor Rodrigo and all the instructors really make it a supportive, encouraging, and family environment.”
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Clube Jiu Jitsu
(29)
Students
Train
Life
“The students who've trained with him for a while help teach some of the beginner classes, and their comprehensive approach to teaching techniques is a noticeably common trait they've picked up from training here.”
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The Jiu-Jitsu League
(29)
Environment
Mat
Professor
“I came to roll a little before Worlds, so I haven't taken an official class yet with Master Howell, but I'll will give an official review on BJJ Interact once I do!”
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Excellence School of Jiu-Jitsu
(28)
Facility
Train
Professor
“If you're wanting to explore BJJ, learn self defense, elevate your BJJ game, or just meet new people and practice healthy habits - you need to join this gym.”
“As a female, this gym was very intimidating at first, but my SO was looking for a gym to lose the pandemic weight we put on and we decided to give it a try.”
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Street Sports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(27)
Family
Black Belt
Professor
“Professor Renato and the other black belt instructors are excellent teachers with tremendous experience and heavily stress the details to help you learn techniques correctly.”
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Power of One Self-Defense Headquarters
(26)
Learning
Students
Teams
“I can honestly say, training here has helped my kids with building confidence, reinforcing their moral standards, and performing to the best of their abilities, all the while learning martial arts.”
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We Train Here
(26)
Karate Classes and Martial Arts Supplies, All Payment Methods Accepted
“You have to kinda look for the place because it's on the second floor in the center but they are community and quality focused and definitely worth it.”
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A-Team Jiu Jitsu
(29)
Knowledge
Jiu-Jitsu
Competition
“After the first free introductory class, we immediately signed up for a membership and for the past 6 months, my son has been working harder than I've ever seen him work, and non-stop smiling through it all.”
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Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center
(24)
Bootcamp
Family
Motivating
“I have tried different ways of getting a good workout, ranging from walking at the gym or doing weight training, and none of those have kept me engaged and interested when I'm here.”
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Candal's Martial Arts
(26)
Train
Kickboxing
Learn
“My daughter Natasha started with him when she was 5, she is now 13 and his training has given her confidence, and has shown her that nothing is impossible.”
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Revolution Martial Arts & Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Environment
Learn
Jiu-Jitsu
“Whether you are looking for self-defense classes, competitive jiu jitsu training, or just curious about martial arts, Sensei Jeff Nishii and many of the other great coaches will be able to help you achieve your goals.”
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Pedro Soriano Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
(29)
Life
Sensei
Train
“After a couple months military orders moved me away,so over the next year I did everything I could to get permanently stationed back in Los Angeles, just to continue training with him.”
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Gracie Barra Whittier
(23)
Train
Adults
Learn
“You will gain confidence and lose fat and If you want to compete well get ready with the competition class that has very committed people ready to help you win gold medals.”
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Gridlock Academy -Gracie Jiu Jitsu Self Defense
(28)
Learn
Discipline
Self-Defense
“My daughter has been taking classes for over a year at Gridlock Academy and has shown major improvements in her self confidence, socializing, listening, and coordination skills.”
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Caique
(28)
Jiu-Jitsu
Students
Skills
“Not only is it good exercise but the instructors are amazing and give the kids a good confidence boost as well as great coping tools to deal with aggressive episodes by school bullies.”
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MC Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club
(19)
Mats
Coach
Professor
“He will make you work hard, but it is very clear that he does not feel like he's done his job until you have achieved personal growth and developed some serious real-world skills.”
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Omni Jiu Jitsu Academy
(13)
Jiu-Jitsu
Patient
Coach
“He doesn't cut corners when it comes to teaching, and he has something to offer anyone, from beginners with no athletic background to experienced fighters.”
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