The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 134 vetted & reviewed in the Columbus area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Columbus
Apex Martial Arts
Buckeye Self Defense
Budo Martial Arts Academy
Columbus Saber Academy
Columbus Self-Defense
Dragon E’s Black Belt Academy
Dynamic Self Defense- New Albany
Endeavor Defense & Fitness
Fitplus+
Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Mat Lab Brazilian Jiujitsu
Notorious Jiu-Jitsu
Ohio Combat Sports Academy
Pickerington ATA Black Belt Academy
Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus
Summit Martial Arts
Super System BJJ
Tamarack TKD Martial Arts Studio
Team Perry American Karate/Tkd
The Kazoku Dojo
Triple Threat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
U A Jiu Jitsu
Western Lotus Athletics
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U A Jiu Jitsu
(33)
Community
Environment
Train
“His instruction is excellent and the class environment is friendly and welcoming to all levels of experience including beginners or those more advanced.”
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Western Lotus Athletics & Martial Club
(14)
Sifu
Learn
Self Defense
“To be honest, I was looking for a place to relieve a lot of pent up aggression and direct my anger ( I wanted to punch something) coming from a different fighting background I didn't know what to expect.”
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Budo Martial Arts Academy
(11)
Matter
Knowledge
Laugh
“Anyone can joined no matter the age old or young, rich or poor, and if your alive or dead (😆) Anyway come and enjoy the fun environment, it'll be an experience for ya'.”
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Fitplus+
(12)
Small Group Classes, Personal Training
“All my kids train here too for their various sports and to balance their overall strength and fitness so they are well rounded and so that they do not get out of balance.”
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Team Perry American Karate/Tkd
(9)
Discipline
Son
Fun
“Team Perry Karate is about learning Karate and so much more such as discipline, fitness, respect, honor, integrity and commitment; something that many of our young people desperately need in today's society.”
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Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(50)
Personal Training, Self Defense
“However, the instructors and the students are all very welcoming and supportive and help create a really positive learning environment and academy culture.”
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Endeavor Defense & Fitness
(50)
“Well, it's the people; it's the exceptional and personalised instruction; it's the affirmation of who you are and space held for you to cultivate who you want to be.”
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Ohio Combat Sports Academy
(49)
Atmosphere
Black Belts
Learn
“Regardless of your goals, whether you are a hobbyist or a competitor, this community helps you reach your potential and challenges you to work hard and be better.”
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Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(43)
In Columbus, Are You Looking For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Grove City Jiu-Jitsu Has a Program For You
“If you're searching for a good place to train that is family friendly with morally upstanding leadership and true martial artists then look no further, this is the place for you!”
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Elevate Martial Arts
(49)
“It is clear from the moment you enter their academy that they provide high quality, family friendly training both for the recreational students or students that want to compete at the highest levels.”
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Mat Lab Brazilian Jiujitsu
(27)
Sambo
Feeling
Self Defense
“Being the oldest member at 55, I can tell you that you're never too old to learn, train and compete in BJJ and that Mat Lab is a positive and inviting facility for any age or gender.”
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Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus
(22)
Suit
MMA
Knowledge
“The class/teaching structure is excellent as it helps build muscle memory through repetition and then allows you to apply those techniques through different scenarios.”
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Dynamic Self Defense- New Albany
(30)
College
Informative
Class
“I started my son in this school first, and from the things he learned about defending himself not only against one person but multiple people at one time.”
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Buckeye Self Defense
(38)
Fun
Krav Maga
Son
“This place is a amazing place to sign up for, weather that be for your child's safety, you want to protect yourself or even just want to know how to defend yourself if the situation ever comes.”
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Super System BJJ
(14)
Jiu Jitsu
Mat
Train
“Awesome instructors and with a solid team to train with can't ask for more.”
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The Kazoku Dojo
(16)
Words
Environment
Ninjas
“My 5 yo daughter started 3 months ago and it's been great for her in helping with body coordination, listening and following directions, & respecting her teachers.”
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Columbus Self-Defense
(9)
Strategies
Learned
Information
“Not only has it made me more confident in my fighting and self-defense capabilities, but it has also improved my overall energy level, balance, self-awareness, hand-eye coordination and reflexes just to name a few.”
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Dragon E's Black Belt Academy
(9)
Tae Kwon do
“The instruction is outstanding on every level, from technique, to "form" to board breaking and above all the respect that is instilled in each student – to not only respect their instructors and parents, but to respect their peers, the class and Tae ...”
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Apex Martial Arts
(7)
Taekwondo
“Instructors are all wonderful!”
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Columbus Saber Academy
(12)
Learn
“Initially my daughter and I were planning to get some lessons here, but due to the start up of Saturday newcomer classes the whole family got the opportunity to learn.”
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Tamarack TKD Martial Arts Studio
(2)
“Working out martial arts with friends is where it is at”
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Triple Threat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(3)
“My daughter's Juijitsu has developed so much in a short amount of time!!!”
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Notorious Jiu-Jitsu
(10)
Learning
“James is a naturally gifted teacher, explains things very well, and safely.”
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Summit Martial Arts
(28)
BJJ
Boys
Fees
“I have first hand experience with other schools and tried them to only find out they will hand out awards/title belts or anything to keep their cash flow coming in.”
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