The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 140 vetted & reviewed in the Centennial area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Centennial
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Denver
Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Busy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness (Busy Bjj)
Dark Horse Combat Club
Denver Judo
Easton Training Center
Evolve Martial Arts and Fitness
Fire + Root Collective: Self Defense & Yoga
Fulcrum Jiu Jitsu Academy
Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga
Gracie Barra Centennial Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Aurora
Katharo Training Center
Kim & Cam’s Taekwondo Academy
Mile High Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Onyx Jiu Jitsu
Otomi Martial Arts
Parker Academy of Martial Arts
Parker Self Defense
Rad Muay Thai Fitness
Rocky Mountain Self Defense & Fitness
Strong Warrior : Israeli Combat Systems
The Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Arvada
Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy
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Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Mat
Learn
Competitive
“Having visited gyms around the country, BTBJJ is laid back compared to more traditional schools, but it's certainly not a basement brawl sort of place.”
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Parker Self Defense
(14)
Learned
Team
“Progression through the belts is truly rewarding and makes you feel that you put in the work and accomplished something that makes you feel that much stronger and tougher.”
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Gracie Barra Centennial Jiu-Jitsu
(29)
Self Defense
Professors
Environment
“In response to Karen who has nothing better to do than leave nasty reviews for good local businesses she has never interacted with - this gym has instituted careful covid protocols that include taking the temperature of everyone who walks through the...”
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Busy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness (Busy Bjj)
(13)
Professor
Atmosphere
Train
“In fact it still amazes me that I can watch UFC fights and see Professor Busy cornering for professional MMA fighters (who always seem to win), knowing that he spent several hours the same week giving patient and thoughtful instruction to a middle-ag...”
“Training here has been life changing for me because the things I learn in this gym I can take and apply to my life as well and I'm so grateful to Coach Josh and Will for helping me improve in so many ways.”
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Fusion Combat Training Center– Krav Maga
(30)
Self Defense
“Jesse never tries to "convince" you to sign up for a membership -- he simply gives you all of the information you need to decide for yourself if this is something you want to pursue, and needless to say for me it's a no-brainer.”
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Kim & Cam's Taekwondo Academy
(29)
Parents
Skills
Self Defense
“Even during remote learning, Master Cam has been creative with his trainings/workouts for our family (which includes 3 black belt students) and consistent with his expectations.”
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Dark Horse Combat Club
(30)
If You Want to Change Your Body, Clean Environment, If You Want to Change Your Life
“The professors and coaches are invested in your growth and on top of this, they offer a safe way to train and have an awesome schedule with early morning classes, mid day and evening classes as well.”
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Fulcrum Jiu Jitsu Academy
(30)
Facility
Learn
Atmosphere
“I trained for a short while at a different academy before kids and COVID, so when we moved to the Castle Rock area recently, I wanted to get back into it but was much too far away from where I had trained before.”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Aurora
(29)
Confidence
To Learn
Professor
“The women empowered program has really taught me the technical aspect of being able to defend myself against a bigger and stronger opponent on the streets.”
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Otomi Martial Arts
(29)
Feel
Coach
Family
“Coming in with no prior knowledge the team did/does a great job at walking through the basics and planting the vision for the future as to how it all comes together while challenging those other students that have been practicing the art for years.”
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Rocky Mountain Self Defense & Fitness
(29)
Shape
Krav Maga
Skills
“Let me briefly say, it's difficult to find a quality gym with excellent coaches, and it's nearly impossible to find a family friendly gym; RMSDF is both - hands down.”
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Rad Muay Thai Fitness
(28)
Family
Coaches
“Such a great place very family-oriented helps build confidence self-esteem and shows you how to be a self motivator all these things transferred in the gym and Out The Gym such great coaches and the staf I love this place would recommend to families”
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Fire + Root Collective: Self Defense & Yoga
(22)
Community
Space
Skills
“Identifying as a queer woman, it can be scary to try new studios and classes but Austin, Fire + Root Collective's CEO, has made every experience as comfortable, and energetically positive, as possible.”
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Strong Warrior : Israeli Combat Systems
(30)
Team
Professional
Safety
“Given the quality of product and their propensity to speak to and honor every student in the class regardless of their place technically and experientially within the group of students, I will absolutely sign up for another course again soon.”
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Way of Jiu Jitsu Academy
(28)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Women’s Jiu Jitsu, Jiu Jitsu For Kids
“Training atmosphere is one of looking to get better and improve as opposed to everyone having super high intensity all the time which has helped me improve tremendously.”
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Mile High Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
(24)
Know
Facility
Students
“These guys have been doing BJJ for at least 10 years, so don't think for one second that you have to spend a ton of money and go to a big renown school to learn great BJJ down to earth instruction.”
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Denver Judo
(27)
Profit
Train
Competitors
“I have practiced at several MMA and jiu jitsu gyms in the Denver area and nothing compares to the respectful, honest, family-feel culture, carefully cultivated by the senior instructors.”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Denver
(29)
Jujitsu
Community
Team
“Doesn't matter if you're an absolute day 1 beginner, somebody with a wrestling background, somebody just looking to get in shape/lose weight, a kickboxer or an experienced BJJ player who wants to compete....”
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Easton Training Center
(26)
Desk
Coaches
Classes
“Passion is evident in everything at Easton, from consistency and variation of classes, teachers availability, level of expertise and knowledge, respect throughout the space amongst teachers and students, and the unbeatable upbeat attitude of everyone...”
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The Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Arvada
(30)
Tournament
Train
Professor
“This place is incredible we left for a short period of time to try another schooll and boy we were disappointed we came back and definitely appreciated the hard work that Robert and Ruben and there dedicated staff commit to on a daily basis”
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Katharo Training Center
(29)
Woman
Facility
Mat
“I'm a professional MMA fighter and Steve Hordinski has the highest level and most pure Gracie lineage of anyone I know in Colorado and I know a lot of amazing BJJ black belts.”
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Parker Academy of Martial Arts
(17)
Taekwondo
Family
Studio
“We couldn't be happier that we decided to start our son in the program here and look forward to continue watching him grow in discipline and skill in the future.”
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Onyx Jiu Jitsu
(19)
Coaches
Students
Environment
“Walking into a brand new school can be intimidating, but everyone here - coaches and fellow students - strives to make this school a friendly and supportive environment.”
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