The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 132 vetted & reviewed in the Crystal Lake area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Crystal Lake
AKF Martial Arts OF Elgin
Barrington Judo Club
Barrington Tiger Academy
Brazilian Top Team Schaumburg
Cornerstone Mixed Martial Arts
Curran Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Devine Jiu Jitsu Lake County
Dragon Martial Arts of Round Lake
Elite Defense Systems
Fit 2 Defend Academy
Five Points Jiu Jitsu
Focus Fitness
Keumgang Martial Arts Academy
Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Lake in the Hills
Lake Geneva Self Defense LLC
Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts
Mango Combat Sports
Midwest Training Center
Red Dot Arms
Rocha’s Tiger Martial Arts
Spring Grove Flying Dragons
TKO Nisei Dojo
TMA Martial Arts
W. Kim Tae Kwon Do
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Curran Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(30)
“I have participated in both the Muay Thai program and the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the past 3 years and can not say enough about the quality of the instruction.”
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Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts
(50)
Passion
Fun
Team
“While I have enjoyed watching my daughters progress I didn't realize the profound effects these classes had on her until we joined a basketball league.”
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Red Dot Arms
(42)
Special Order, Foid Application & Processing, Livescan Electronic Fingerprinting
“I bare the responsibility of buying and using it and if some of the brass should not have been used for reload that is not Red Dots fault, especially when it was during the pandemic and ammo was very hard to come by.”
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Action Martial Arts
(35)
“They are not a typical "belt school", Master Mike and Master Chris are dedicated not only to their instruction of Taekwondo but also to each student.”
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Cornerstone Mixed Martial Arts
(24)
Sports & Recreation
“This is one of top MMA dojos in the country, training the next generation of fighters and serving the community by teaching kids value of martial arts and self discipline.”
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Fit 2 Defend Academy
(37)
Leadership
Kids
Jiu Jitsu
“As a woman that enjoys training, we worry about what kind of place we are walking into, but F2D has a respectful group of gentleman that are always there to help you to improve and have a good time at the same time.”
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Focus Fitness
(16)
“Their trainers are highly knowledgeable and tailor each workout to meet your individual needs, regardless of class size and they are always supportive.”
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TKO Nisei Dojo
(13)
Weights
Fitness
Cardio
“Sensei not only teaches self defense but instills values such as respecting others, honoring family and supporting each other such that they turn into well rounded adults.”
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W. Kim Tae Kwon Do
(9)
Taekwondo
Black Belt
Discipline
“Excellent place for your kids to learn great habits, respect your family, learn a lot of TKW.”
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Lake Geneva Self Defense LLC
(1)
Martial Arts School
“Excellent!!”
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Barrington Judo Club
(7)
Environment
“This place is legit Judo !”
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Dragon Martial Arts of Round Lake
(2)
“Great Tae Kwon Do School, Master Sergio is great with the kids!”
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Elite Defense Systems
(2)
“Life lessons everyone needs.”
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Devine Jiu Jitsu Lake County
“It's been a long year and a half, but we're gearing up to get back to business with a new name, new location, but the same quality of service and instruction that our customers deserve! Formerly known as Scholar Warrior Martial Arts, we'd like to pay...”
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Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Lake in the Hills
(34)
“Kyuki-Do Martial Arts is a great facility where my son is learning life skills such as self-discipline, self-control, respect, responsibility and hard work.”
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Midwest Training Center
(27)
Amateur
Professional
Learn
“Highest quality training you can get in illinois, the banners in their gym speak for themselves, multiple successful professional fighters come out of here.”
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Rocha's Tiger Martial Arts
(26)
Learning
Masters
Feel
“Recommended 100% with a lot of professionalism by its teachers, with a discipline that they impart to their students and with excellent facilities, spacious, hygienic and good customer service”
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TMA Martial Arts
(24)
“Unfortunately, we had to let go of TKD because his soccer team transitioned onto having practice four days a week, which meant we had to give up a sport.”
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Brazilian Top Team Schaumburg
(17)
Self Defense
Mats
Train
“From the facility to the staff and training I would highly recommend joining the Brazilian top team Schaumburg family to elevate or start your kids bjj journey!”
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Five Points Jiu Jitsu
(18)
Competition
System
Atmosphere
“Several days in the week those previously mentioned levels can be mixed, but there are no egos everyone is there to help each other learn and grow safely.”
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Spring Grove Flying Dragons
(1)
“Great class”
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Mango Combat Sports
(15)
BJJ
MMA
Coaches
“Not going to give a list of reasons why if your looking to learn that you should go, I will just say stop by and you will see the knowledge Doug posses.”
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Barrington Tiger Academy
(25)
Team
Learn
Black Belt
“My daughter has been in for about a year, she gained confidence, flexibility, balance and I really believed it helped her not need physical therapy any longer.”
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AKF Martial Arts OF Elgin
(6)
“A great school and an excellent teacher”
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