The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 156 vetted & reviewed in the East Los Angeles area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in East Los Angeles
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Downtown Los Angeles
Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
Clube Jiu Jitsu
Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
Dynamix MMA
Eagle Rock Jiu-Jitsu
Foxy and Fierce Women’s Kickboxing Bootcamp
Independent Jiu-Jitsu
Knowles Karate Academy
Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Culver City
Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Studio City
Like Water Jiu Jitsu
Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Academy
Marina Martial Arts
Meraki Jiu Jitsu
Omni Jiu Jitsu Academy
PKG Martial Arts Academy
Rey Diogo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Rokah Karate
Sparta Academy
Street Sports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ultimate Health Personal Training
Waves Jiu Jitsu
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
(42)
Teaching Style
Black Belts
Mats
“If you're looking to start out doing jiujitsu as a beginner or youve been on the mats for a long time, 10th planet is hands down the place you should be.”
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Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
(47)
Confidence
Honor
Skill
“Our Six years old been training jiujitsu with Markus for two years, and loves it, Markus is Amazing with the kids, he is also the real deal when it gets to jiujitsu.”
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Like Water Jiu Jitsu
(50)
Community
Energy
Skill
“Professor Mauricio Antunes is so knowledgeable (his competition credentials are impressive) and cares to explain things in detail to make sure you understand everything.”
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Meraki
(50)
Students
Belt
Space
“I had learned how to tie my belt appropriately, but the second I stepped in I completely forgot how to tie it, Jason hunt tied it for me and explaining as he did so.”
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Sparta Academy
(49)
MMA Classes, Rates & Schedule, Fitness Classes
“This is a gym for all levels—everyone from competitive MMA fighters taking martial arts classes to those (like myself) with zero experience in weight lifting.”
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Rokah Karate
(41)
“I've seen people from all over the world show up just to train with Avi, and he travels across the globe to train the most dedicated martial artists in the world.”
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Marina Martial Arts
(40)
Skills
Family Owned Business
Confidence
“My son has been coming for more than 3 years, clases are excellent, and provide the kids with self confidence, discipline, respect, and martial arts skills .”
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Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams
(38)
Team
Goals
Competition
“Professor and his instructors are helpful and go over minute details that will help your BJJ skills If you want to learn how to defend yourself, get into shape or compete, do not hesitate to come on down.”
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Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
(46)
Athletes
Doors
Feel
“There was fantastic technical instruction from Cobrinha (a true legend of jiu jitsu) in all of the sessions we attended, as well as a friendly and welcoming environment with great training partners.”
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Street Sports Jiu-Jitsu
(35)
Skills
Belt
Competitive
“Professor Renato and the other black belt instructors are excellent teachers with tremendous experience and heavily stress the details to help you learn techniques correctly.”
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PKG Martial Arts Academy
(25)
“I would highly suggest PKG to anyone who is interested in starting martial arts or to someone who has trained but wants to take their skills to the next level.”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Downtown Los Angeles
(38)
Facility
MMA
Knowledge
“As the previous poster posted, there are many professional MMA fighters that have trained and still are training under Eddie Bravo and his 10th Planet system.”
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Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Studio City
(28)
Space
Respect
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The head instructor at Level UP Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy is a highly recommended master teacher of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and I'm glad he opened another location in Studio City.”
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Foxy and Fierce Women's Kickboxing Bootcamp
(19)
Classes
Fun
Physical
“Each weekday targets different muscle groups with strength training and conditioning, and the last part of all classes is solely about practicing kickboxing.”
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Omni Jiu Jitsu Academy
(18)
Feeling
Understanding
Jiu-Jitsu
“Coach Nick simply put is amazing, I came into town for a tournament and the welcomed feeling and incredible atmosphere provided was outstanding to say the least.”
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Dynamix MMA
(32)
Sparring
Desk
Classes
“Henry Akins is an extremely patient and knowledgeable instructor, he really seems to care about all of his students (something that is, unfortunately a bit rare in this sport.”
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Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Academy
(21)
Parking
Professor
Atmosphere
“The academy's dedication to the fundamentals and Ricardo Rosa's infectious passion for Jiu-Jitsu make it an exceptional destination for martial artists of all backgrounds.”
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Ultimate Health Personal Training
(12)
Injuries
Strength
Lifestyle
“He teaches me how to eat right, what's good and bad for my body (especially as the fitness and food "trends" change), and is constantly helping me learn how to do better.”
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Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Culver City
(17)
Community
Professor
Classes
“Culver City Level Up, also has a wide range of consistent practitioners that have different skill levels/belt rankings as well as diverse body sizes giving all athletes the opportunity to train with people that are both bigger and smaller than them.”
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Waves Jiu Jitsu
(16)
Infectious
Energy
Train
“He's quickly established a culture of respect and kindness expected from all students, so it's an absolute pleasure every time I train there with nothing but great people and fun classes.”
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Independent Jiu-Jitsu
(14)
People
Professor
Train
“The location is pretty convenient for Hollywood/West Hollywood-ers, right at the intersection of Melrose Ave and Fairfax Ave, but I was surprised that some of the students travel from as far downtown LA and South LA to train here despite crazy LA tra...”
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Eagle Rock Jiu-Jitsu
(9)
“Professor Hoffa and Professor James are great teachers I've learned so much from them it's almost been one year since I've joined and it's one of the best things I've ever did all my teammates are super cool and very helpful and some of the best guys...”
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Rey Diogo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(9)
BJJ
“Its a nice for do best”
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Knowles Karate Academy
(5)
“Amazing instructors and family friendly.”
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