The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 188 vetted & reviewed in the Clearwater area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Clearwater
Bushido Karate Academy
C.o.b.r.a Self Defense Systems
Clearwater Martial Arts and Fitness Academy
Fight Team LLC
Gracie Barra Clearwater
Gracie PAC MMA
Gracie Palm Harbor
Gracie Westchase
Hellman’s Mixed Martial Arts
Inside Control Academy
MA Fitness Kickboxing
Oh’s Martial Arts
Payak Authentic Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu
Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu
Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tampa
Ryan Dean’s the Dojo Martial Arts and Fitness
Safety Harbor Jiu-Jitsu
South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
Suncoast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Supremacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Tampa Bay Krav Maga
The Bar Performance Training
Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood
VIP International Krav Maga & Martial Arts Academy
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Gracie Barra Clearwater
(49)
Clean
Safety
Train
“The self defense classes prepare you for the advanced classes, and the the variety of gi and no-gi classes as well as open mats, wrestling, a kids program and an all-female self-defense class make this the best school in town.”
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Suncoast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(26)
Success
Individual
Professors
“I'm going on my second year training here and couldn't be happier with the team i'm a part of, the instructors, their teaching styles, and the intensity of training.”
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Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu
(26)
“I've competed and placed in a competition, and my life has been completely altered for the better due to my friends and goals at Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu.”
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Clearwater Martial Arts and Fitness Academy
(2)
“Professional, top quality martial arts instructors.”
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Hellman's Mixed Martial Arts
(49)
“These MMA classes have helped build his confidence by giving him an activity that he can be proud of when he achieves his goals of earning new belts, stripes, etc.”
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Tampa Bay Krav Maga
(50)
“The instructors Dora and Kylie are wonderful, talented, competent, strong and you know they care about you and they want you to be the strongest version of yourself, just by the way they treat/teach you.”
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Oh's Martial Arts
(50)
“He's learning respect for himself and others monthly homework assignments to improve home life like good hygiene, listening to parents and cleaning up after themselves.”
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Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood
(49)
Summer Camp
Black Belt
Son
“My son has been a student at traditional taekwondo since he was 5, he just received his junior black belt, thank you to master Nenad for being such great leader and instructor to his students always aiming for the best and teaching them to never quit...”
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Fight Team LLC
(14)
Individual
Kickboxing
Compete
“Excellent, quality training this is a gym that is primarily interested in one thing in that is bettering the individual coming in whether they compete or not.”
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VIP International Krav Maga & Martial Arts Academy
(47)
“All the instructors from the top down are actively involved at all levels with the students and developing positive relationships with the students and maintaining a positive environment.”
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Bushido Karate Academy
(50)
“He has improved in so many ways; from his level of respect for himself as well as others, his self worth and confidence has improved drastically, he has made goals for himself and has achieved them, most of all he has a huge supportive family at Bush...”
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MA Fitness Kickboxing
(49)
“A friend introduced me to MA Fitness after years of being sedentary, (multiple surgeries etc) frustrated and doubtful I would ever be able to find my “workout niche”, again.”
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Ryan Dean's the Dojo Martial Arts and Fitness
(47)
“I taught the kids school for 2 years and it is the best place for kids to develop socially and channel their energy into something extremely positive and self developmental.”
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Inside Control Academy
(50)
Vacation
Area
Learn
“Highly recommend this gym, whether you are just looking to get in shape and learn some self defense, all the way up to those that want to be serious competitors.”
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South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
(48)
Muay Thai
Confidence
Competition
“Extremely talented instruction and partnership with Tampa Muay thai give this school everything you need to build a successful toolbox for self defense, or successful fight tactics.”
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Gracie PAC MMA
(48)
“They also offer many events outside of class including Trunk Or Treat and parent night out events where children do fun activities (dodge ball, movie night, nerf wars, etc) while their parents grab a bite to eat or run an errand.”
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Gracie Westchase
(48)
MMA
Hand-to-Hand Combat
Learning
“If you are thinking about it but are not sure yet, go to their trial classes and I assure you it will make your decision easy, and you will stay training in with them.”
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Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tampa
(47)
Classes
Black Belt
BJJ
“Although some techniques at first glance looked too advanced, the time was taken to break it down to its elements gave me the confidence, that with some drilling, I could definitely hit these in active sparring.”
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Supremacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(46)
Muay Thai
Understanding
Skill
“The instructors have been excellent and really care about making their students into better athletes, I definitely recommend to anyone interested in starting BJJ.”
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C.o.b.r.a Self Defense Systems
(47)
Martial Arts
Safety
Course
“I always thought the only way I can protect myself and my family is with a physical weapon, but after taking this class, I learned several different ways to do so.”
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Safety Harbor Jiu-Jitsu
(50)
Knowledge
Black Belt
Learn
“From the incredible instruction, which focuses on the technical art of Juijitsu, to the true family culture of the participants, there's something magical about SHJJ.”
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Gracie Palm Harbor
(38)
“I had no grappling or wrestling experience before coming here but Coach Tony and the other more experienced students are always super patient and down to help teach and practice until you're feeling confident.”
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Payak Authentic Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu
(36)
World Champion
Shape
BJJ
“I have not been to Thailand to train but can imagine that students here are getting the same authentic high quality style training feel without actually going abroad.”
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The Bar Performance Training
(43)
Boxing
2022
Bootcamp
“Update review 11/4/2016: “I didn't come this far to only come this far” This was the quote that marked in me the moment I decided to sign up for the 3rd Mission Slimpossible Challenge- and boy it was!”
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