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Fonseca Martial Arts

Fonseca Martial Arts

(39)
  • Happy
  • Sensei
  • Team
“Thankfully our future AI overlords do not teach the classes, instead we get some truly great instructors and a flexible schedule with classes almost every day.”
In Business Since 2007
823 1/2 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
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Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(19)
  • MMA
  • Learn
  • Environment
“Eventually I moved to California and trained at a high level competition gym (Cobrinha), but would have never been able to make the transition without Jeff's initial instruction.”
In Business Since 2016
1801 Central St, Evanston, IL
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Gracie Barra Evanston

Gracie Barra Evanston

(10)
  • Professor
  • BJJ
  • Curriculum
“Professor Andre is an amazing teacher and the coach is great this is an amazing thing to put your kids in they learn way more than just BJJ they learn what a team and family is and respect your kids aren't just graded on BJJ but also how they are at ...”
In Business Since 1999
1017 Davis St, Evanston, IL
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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

(43)
  • Learn
  • Train
  • Atmosphere
“Rosie teaches most of the Muay Thai classes, and she is an incredible coach who will really get to know you and who cares a lot about helping everyone improve their technique and getting more women involved in MMA.”
In Business Since 2007
Coupons & Offers
1528 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
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Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts

Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts

(49)
  • Black Belt
  • Discipline
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“As a mother, I've seen a positive transformation in my child, with top-notch instructors who are adept at teaching a variety of martial arts disciplines.”
In Business Since 1966
Coupons & Offers
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
4717 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Krav Maga Illinois

Krav Maga Illinois

(44)
  • Practice
  • Learn
  • Confidence
“Also i like that you pay a flat monthly fee and you can come and get as many lessons as you want, there are classes for boxing, BJJ, Kali, weapons defense, KO bag, strength and conditioning, so there are lots of them, and you can go to as many as you...”
In Business Since 2014
Coupons & Offers
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
5201 N Oketo Ave, Chicago, IL
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Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(49)
  • Morning
  • Train
  • Mat
“While I'm not a member here, Jay Valko is both a very hospitable gym owner and coach and has welcomed me to at open mats/trial classes various times.”
In Business Since 2013
Accepts Check
Coupons & Offers
820 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL
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Warrior Evolution MMA

Warrior Evolution MMA

(38)
  • Matter
  • Learn
  • Goals
“I've learned so much already, I feel more confident in my daily life, I have a community that supports me and I was in college the last time I was this fit.”
In Business Since 2018
Coupons & Offers
329 W 18th St Unit 405, Chicago, IL
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Titan Gym

Titan Gym

(48)
  • Class
  • Feel
  • Muay Thai
“The instructors are amazing, really kind and knowledgeable, and I really like how they explain the mentality behind certain moves/skills so you understand more about real life attacker situations.”
In Business Since 2020
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
4222 N Ravenswood Ave Suites 204/205, Chicago, IL
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Brazil 021 Chicago

Brazil 021 Chicago

(44)
  • Shape
  • Professor
  • Sport
“Professor Andre and Professor Hannette have been outstanding teachers---very positive, encouraging, and very detail oriented when it comes to techniques.”
In Business Since 2016
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
2643 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
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Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago

Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago

(49)
  • Equipment
  • Train
  • Mat
“Exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes at this gym offer a perfect blend of expert instruction, dynamic training, and a welcoming community, making it a top choice for both beginners and advanced practitioners.”
In Business Since 2021
Emergency Services
226 S Wabash Ave 3rd floor, Chicago, IL
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Firearm Mentor

Firearm Mentor

(50)
  • Self Defense
  • Laws
  • Concealed Carry
“Just took a class with Marcus and by far is the best teacher I ever had he made learning interactive and fun ( I believe this helps with information retention) the class was very informative would definitely recommend anyone who wants more informatio...”
In Business Since 2017
Emergency Services
Serving Evanston Area
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Alpha Krav Maga Compound

Alpha Krav Maga Compound

(28)
  • Facility
  • Passion
  • Fitness
“I was not very experienced with Krav Maga and a little nervous about training alongside some very impressive men and women, but Master George, Instructor Diana, and the entire team do an incredible job of supporting all of their students, no matter a...”
In Business Since 2020
Remote Consultations Available
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Serving Evanston Area
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Supreme JIU Jitsu Chicago Idriz Redzovic Gym

Supreme JIU Jitsu Chicago Idriz Redzovic Gym

(50)
  • Community
  • Professor
  • Showers
“Supreme also provides a variety of world class instructors, professor PJ brings an energy to each class that is unmatched, you can always hear the passion in his voice, while Professor Mike's really has a way of slowing things down and making things ...”
In Business Since 2020
Emergency Services
2442 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Benjilany Striking

Benjilany Striking

(50)
  • Expertise
  • Skill
  • Self Defense
“I came in for my first class without a single shred of experience, and the entire coaching staff has been exceptional on training me from the ground up.”
In Business Since 2022
3759 N Ravenswood Ave # 123, Chicago, IL
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Flying V Martial Arts

Flying V Martial Arts

(50)
“My son has been going for the past 3 years, my husband and I have many years of Tae Kwan Do experience ourselves and the instructors at Flying V are THE BEST with kids!!!!”
In Business Since 2010
111 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL
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Renzo Gracie Chicago

Renzo Gracie Chicago

(50)
  • Walking
  • BJJ
  • Mats
“I looked up lots of videos online the history of its origins and the dominance of the style in the early days of UFC by physically smaller individuals.”
In Business Since 2019
2727 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Threshold Martial Arts / Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Threshold Martial Arts / Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

(49)
“For anyone looking for a physical activity and positive learning regimen your child will be able to apply the rest of their lives, I would strongly encourage you to bring your young person to Threshold to benefit from Coach Shimuk's tutelage.”
In Business Since 2008
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Cash, Check
512 W Northwest Hwy, Mt Prospect, IL
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Mission MMA & Fitness

Mission MMA & Fitness

(48)
  • Muay Thai
  • Learning
  • Environment
“Said Hatim is an amazing coach; he's very knowledgeable, humble, and has a great sense of humor and approachable way of explaining things that makes you excited about learning and working on progressing.”
In Business Since 2015
1620 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL
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Redzovic Jiu Jitsu Lincoln Square

Redzovic Jiu Jitsu Lincoln Square

(46)
Sport Jiu-Jitsu, R-Kids Program, Core Program
“The new person who wants to get fit, the person who wants to gain confidence that he or she can defend themselves in a street altercation, the athlete who wants to get back into the 'game' and compete, or even just the average Joe who is bored with j...”
In Business Since 2007
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
4900 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Vianna Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(45)
  • Culture
  • Train
  • Atmosphere
“Between instruction from blackbelts' Daniel, Evan, Jermaine, Von, Eden, Izzy, Paul and other high level competitors like Mike and Joe, you simply cannot get better instruction, whether training GI or No Gi.”
In Business Since 2013
2128 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
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Double Five Jiu-Jitsu

Double Five Jiu-Jitsu

(40)
  • Mats
  • Train
  • People
“Am disabled with one hand due to an accident and they all treat me the same and help teach me techniques more suited for me , great gym the owner and his wife(good amount of female students as well) are amazing people and very skilled at ju jitsu !”
In Business Since 2022
Coupons & Offers
1531 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
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TDC MMA + Fitness

TDC MMA + Fitness

(44)
  • Walk
  • BJJ
  • Shape
“I'm a 4th degree black belt under Royler Gracie and have been training nearly 30 years in BJJ - so many of my formative years were spent on the mats at TDC with Dino and the crew.”
In Business Since 2015
2450 W Hubbard St 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL
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Gracie Barra Chicago-West Loop

Gracie Barra Chicago-West Loop

(39)
  • Sense of Community
  • Professor
  • Learn
“But  I would say what i learned here, especially the details in the most basic techniques, are the ones I still use effectively even after 2 years of jiu jitsu(not long I know).”
In Business Since 2019
Coupons & Offers
630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
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Self Defense Training Services in Evanston, IL Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$168
Maximum cost
$502
National Average
$257
Avg Per Hour Rates
$67
$223
$346
Fair price range is based on 326 cost profiles
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Minimum cost $168
Maximum cost $502
Avg Per Hour Rates $67

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