The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 114 vetted & reviewed in the Federal Way area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Federal Way
Alpha Martial Arts
Amerindo Self-Defense Systems
Atos Tacoma
Ballard Jiu Jitsu
Conquest Self Defense
Demile Martial Arts
Family Black Belt Academy
Framework Jiu-Jitsu
Freedom Martial Arts Academy
Gracie Barra Federal Way
Greenlake Martial Arts
Marcelo Alonso
Mat Chess Mixed Martial Arts
Natural Spirit Int’l Jeet Kune Do/Worden Defense System
Nomad Sporting Goods
Nova Self Defense
Praxis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Quantum Martial Arts
Seibukan Jujutsu of Washington
Self Defense Seattle
Self Discovery Self Defense LLC
T3ma of Redmond
Vital Jiu Jitsu
Wave Combat Sports
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Marcelo Alonso
(29)
Train
Students
Learn
“To see if a BJJ professor is good you have to look at the students - which were all using precise technique, having not much ego and were very friendly.”
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Gracie Barra Federal Way
(30)
Jiu Jitsu
Students
Coaches
“I have such a high level of respect for Professor Jeff, DJ, Coach Joe and all of the other amazing Professors/Coaches who are leading and developing people to be the best they can be!”
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Nomad Sporting Goods
(1)
“Connie is friendly and very quick to respond to any questions.”
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Demile Martial Arts
“DeMILE MARTIAL ARTS Welcome to DeMile Martial Arts- South King County'sresource for "The Science of Bruce Lee's Combatives, Modern Self-Defense & Fight Fitness, Home &Fire Arms Safety training, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
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Freedom Martial Arts Academy
(22)
Students
Parents
Learn
“Emphasis on developing character in children and helping them to become confident and capable citizens through the beautiful art and discipline of Taekwondo.”
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Wave Combat Sports
(14)
Equipment
Knowledge
Skill
“This gym is very clean and has several amenities like several heavy bags, a ring, on-site Physical Therapy, Strength and conditioning equipment, showers, and much more.”
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Atos Tacoma
(16)
Family
Students
Skills
“If you're newer to jiu jitsu or looking for a good environment where you can get some good looks, but not have anyone try and blow your knee up, I would recommend this place.”
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Amerindo Self-Defense Systems
(7)
Silat
“He is passionate about the martial arts in general and most importantly about preserving the Art of Pentjak Silat, specifically in the form that is taught by our Oom Guru Besar Jim Ingram - Amerindo Self Defense.”
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Vital Jiu Jitsu
(22)
Learn
Skill
Family
“Everyone is friendly and accommodating, and the training environment is relaxed and very conducive to learning, whether you're training to compete or as a hobby.”
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Conquest Self Defense
(2)
“My children were very blessed to be part of this”
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Self Discovery Self Defense LLC
(1)
“Marcie is a great instructor with a lot of valuable experience, especially in dealing with real life situations and recovering from and overcoming ptsd.”
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Seibukan Jujutsu of Washington
(6)
“Many of the dojos I've attended have either provided lessons with no structure or never varied from a single lesson plan, but Shihan Sauders always has something new to focus on and it keeps the same material interesting.”
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Nova Self Defense
(3)
Course
“The movements are easy to learn, especially with their trainers who are great at providing positive feedback and guidance to help you improve your techniques.”
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Natural Spirit Int'l Jeet Kune Do/Worden Defense System
(9)
Knowledge
Hands
Experience
“Worden is a leader, innovator, and mentor with the highest skill level in Filipino martial arts and real life combatives I have ever had the pleasure to train with!”
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Family Black Belt Academy
(30)
Leadership
Studio
Skills
“They also educate parents on additional star charts and have sessions for kids for stress management, and meditation basics as part of leadership training- all great tools for well rounded growth while having fun!”
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Framework Jiu-Jitsu
(30)
Martial Arts School
“Great teachers, who create a friendly, supportive, and safe environment, while enthusiastically twisting you into a pretzel and teaching you how to do the same to others.”
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Mat Chess Mixed Martial Arts
(30)
Skills
Seminar
Students
“The community this gym has fostered is incredibly supportive of one another and every person you train with will meet you where you are in your combat sports journey and push you where you want to go.”
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Praxis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(29)
Train Martial Arts, Kids Program, Adult Program
“I especially loved the advanced class where Larry showed us just a couple moves and taught broad concepts but then allowed the students to be creative and play with the new movements/concepts.”
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T3ma of Redmond
(25)
Environment
Family
Skills
“It's a little hard for those just starting out, especially with getting good form for punching and kicking technique (which is why I have 4 instead of 5 stars).”
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Alpha Martial Arts
(20)
Classes
Sweat
Motivated
“I like the promises they make at the beginning of each session, too, including not to do things that would damage their physical or mental health, and to use "common sense before self-defense".”
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Quantum Martial Arts
(8)
Volunteer
“This is a great and amazing space, with amazing teachers and classes.”
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Greenlake Martial Arts
(8)
Learn
Skills
Train
“As an engineer I like to optimize everything, including my training time; the techniques taught here are high percentage techniques, meaning that you will be able to use them in many different scenarios”
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Self Defense Seattle
(8)
Confident
Knowledge
“The entire lesson is totally worth it especially since the safety has gone really bad after covid, and I do have the mentality for defending myself in an emergency situation now.”
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Ballard Jiu Jitsu
(7)
“The technique by our many professors is as good as it gets and we range from kids of four year's old to our competition team that goes as hard as any team, anywhere.”
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