The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 125 vetted & reviewed in the Clarkstown area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Clarkstown
5150 Martial Arts
Abrecea Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Animals MMA Yonkers
Belmars
Bergen County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Blackbelt Taekwondo Center
Depasquale Self Defense
Essential Jiu Jitsu
Faustini’s Institute of Martial Arts and Fitness
Gorilla BJJ Academy
Hibiscus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Igor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Loyalty BJJ
Master Jung’s World Taekwondo
Mayer’s Karate & Fitness
Otimo Jiu Jitsu
Performance Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense Academy
Philam Self-Defense LLC
Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Northern Valley NJ
Renzo Gracie Ramapo Valley
Thomas Clifford’s Martial Arts
Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
Trasso Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling
Workout Place
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Animals MMA Yonkers
(20)
Mental and Social Development, Get in Shape, Self Defense
“Animals also has an amazing kids class run by some of the most professional, caring, and dedicated staff.”
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Belmars
(14)
Individuals
Train
Facility
“The Owner and Trainer, Peter Belmar, is not just some coach who does it for business, he actually trained and competed in both boxing and muay thai and has several titles he won.”
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Master Jung's World Taekwondo
(22)
Job
Life
Discipline
“He is so serious about his practice, that he will now clean up his toys without us asking and it is SO much easier to get him to eat a larger variety of healthy foods.”
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Igor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(30)
Adults
Atmosphere
Students
“The children are often "caught" doing the right thing and given attention and encouragement rather than only being reprimanded when they're doing wrong.”
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Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Northern Valley NJ
(30)
Train
Mat
Professor
“As an older adult with previous injuries, one of my main concerns when looking for a Brazilian Jujitsu school was to obviously first and foremost learn BJJ but equally as important not to get”
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Performance Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense Academy
(30)
Professor
Gracie Family
Environment
“Professor Lou's teaching style is excellent, and he really takes his time to give everyone individual attention when there's something that can be corrected in your game.”
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5150 Martial Arts
(30)
Students
Professor
Learn
“I've never practiced jujitsu before and I was nervous at first but Professor O” Keefe trains his students very well where they feel comfortable rolling with other students.”
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Essential Jiu Jitsu
(22)
Students
Jiu-Jitsu
Coaches
“If you're serious about your training, or just looking to meet some friendly people while learning some jiu-jitsu, you owe it to yourself to check it out.”
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Otimo Jiu Jitsu
(26)
Environment
Students
Train
“Chad's teaching style allows for diverse journeys, if you want easier there is a place for you but also if you want something more competitive there is also a place.”
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Gorilla BJJ Academy
(25)
Self Defense
Mat
Learn
“I really recommend this gym for everybody since his teaching way is not just one way, but he answers questions from students showing examples and reasons in details.”
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Trasso Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling
(30)
Train
Knowledge
Students
“I attended a self-defense class last Thursday and the way he broke down each technique into digestible parts made it easy for me to understand and perform the move on someone else.”
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Mayer's Karate & Fitness
(3)
“Devolp positive habits, develop self discipline, bring out the best in yourself, bring out the best in others, believe in yourself, encourage others to succeed, respect oneself and other, control your emotions, continue to improve/learn, plan you des...”
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Thomas Clifford's Martial Arts
(21)
Skill
Professional
Environment
“Kyoshi Thomas Clifford demonstrates his vast knowledge, experience, professionalism and expertise in the Martial Arts during each of our training sessions.”
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Hibiscus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(18)
Practice
Students
Professor
“Not only is Hibiscus a great place to learn self defense Professor Orlando is a wonderful instructor, he is patient, he is caring and keeps those kiddos in line.”
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Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
(30)
Childrens Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Self Defense Training
“We really like their approach to teaching the kids not just the moves, but about confidence, self-respect, discipline, good sportsmanship, good habits, and many other life skills.”
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Workout Place
(12)
Students
“He attends classes at the Workout Place on almost a daily basis and has benefited greatly from the entire concept of Mind, Body & Spirit that is taught there.”
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Renzo Gracie Ramapo Valley
(12)
Students
Confidence
Coach
“They're both professional, yet approachable and friendly in how they teach and they give you the confidence to ask questions if you're unsure about any of the movements.”
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Blackbelt Taekwondo Center
(11)
“Enjoys going to Tae Kwon Do, she is always, always eager to to do her best inside and outside of Tae Kwon Do, in order to try and get black strips on her now yellow belt.”
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Abrecea Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
(7)
Learning
BJJ
“The two instructors Ray and Ryan are lifetime martial artists and very knowledgeable in jiujitsu and muay thai as well as more unorthodox styles like catchwrestling, jkd, and shooto making them a great resource.”
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Loyalty BJJ
(17)
Student
Learning
MMA
“Is hard to find instructors like Erick Tavares in the area whit that much experience in martial arts , I'm lucky to know him and share tatami whit this guy , I highly recommend”
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Philam Self-Defense LLC
(2)
“She almost always has a camp when the kids are on a break from school, it's great if you need a break from the kids :)”
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Faustini's Institute of Martial Arts and Fitness
“FIMA is best known in the Oradell area for our fantastic martial arts, self-defense, boot camp, and TRX classes. But we're much more than just our martial arts and fitness programs! We also offer classes for special needs children, personal fitness t...”
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Depasquale Self Defense
“Both Michael DePasquale and his son have taught seminars the world over, competed and won in some of the biggest tournaments in the Martial Arts, are currently inductees in almost every major Martial Arts Hall of Fame or organization, and trained top...”
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Bergen County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(4)
Learn
“Bill Stevens is an accomplished black belt and well respected in the Jiu-Jitsu community having been one of the first black belt instructors to open an academy in New Jersey.”
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