The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 129 vetted & reviewed in the Garner area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Garner
Ancient Arts Family Karate/Ju-Jitsu Academy
Balance Martial Arts
Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga
Elite Fire Taekwondo
Family Self Defense Training LLC
Fight Flow Academy
G13 Brazilian JIU Jitsu HQ US: Martial Arts
Geoff Balme’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Raleigh
Irongrip JIU Jitsu
Jae’s Personal Training / Boxing Training
Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy
Lee Brothers Martial Arts
Master Chang’s Martial Arts Preston Corners
Peck’s Taekwondo America
Raleigh Institute of Martial Arts
Red Sun Academy
Revolution Modern Martial Arts
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Raleigh
Schell Shock BJJ Martial Arts
Southern School of Martial Arts and Rivers Edge Bujinkan Dojo
The Verite Foundation
Verity Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
ZR Team Cary Brazilian JIU Jitsu
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The Verite Foundation
(7)
“Anytime I mention the defense classes, my children's faces light up with such excitement, eager to learn a new technique of defense, see their buddies and above all, have fun.”
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Master Chang's Martial Arts Preston Corners
(49)
Leadership
Son
Taekwondo
“Master Chang's has been a great place for our daughter Alley to not only learn Taekwondo but confidence, preserverance, and other good character traits.”
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Southern School of Martial Arts and Rivers Edge Bujinkan Dojo
(29)
Knowledge
Train
Sensei
“This is one of the best school i have ever gone to that teaches a Varity of different techniques and are very very affected the teacher is nice soke mark Murdoc and he is very skilled and knows what he is doing”
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Peck's Taekwondo America
(49)
“Our children have flourished under their leadership: one in gaining some much-needed confidence and the other learning more self-awareness and control.”
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Lee Brothers Martial Arts
(49)
“I've seen my grandson listen, focus, pay attention better, and grow into a respectful young man while being physically active and learning Tae Kwon Do.”
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Fight Flow Academy
(48)
Motivating
MMA
Classes
“Whether you are trying to improve your fitness, sharpen or learn martial arts skills or just want a good gym atmosphere that fits your schedule it is perfect!”
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Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy
(50)
Classes
Mats
BJJ
“BJJ is a good fit for him to get energy out, learn discipline from other adults and to take control of his body and mind when he is in stressful situations.”
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Elite Fire Taekwondo
(50)
Leadership
Motivate
Respect
“Our son started TKD at 3 years of age and worked his way through the "little kids'" curriculum until January, when he graduated to the "big kids'" group.”
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Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga
(50)
Know
Skills
Learned
“I'm 5'4 and 110 lbs soaking wet, so I've always been very afraid of somebody trying to take me because I'm easy to pick up and not very muscular.”
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Jae's Personal Training / Boxing Training
(50)
Nutrition
Learn
Motivating
“He takes a few sessions to get to know you, but once he has a grasp on your personality and motivation, he knows exactly which buttons to push to help you get to where you want to go.”
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G13 Brazilian JIU Jitsu HQ US: Martial Arts
(50)
“If you live in the triangle area this is 100% the best choice you could make to improve your grappling AND find a community - give it a try and find out!”
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Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Raleigh
(49)
“You will not find higher caliber people anywhere else, nor will you find a group of people and instructors who are as invested in your success, not only jiu jitsu but also in life, as the people at Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Raleigh.”
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Irongrip Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(43)
Skills
Discipline
BJJ
“Showed up to a trial class after missing the sign up link, and Glayton (head instructor) came out and talked to me for 20+ minutes before even taking my first class.”
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Revolution Modern Martial Arts
(50)
“This has a lot to do with the positivity of the teachers - they are always very supportive of the kids and are pointing out the things they are doing well.”
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Schell Shock BJJ
(49)
Competition
People
Train
“From 2 chest tubes and life support at 3 weeks old to joining Schell Shock at 6 years old, he is now doing pull ups and push ups like a pro, as well as becoming more skilled in BJJ.”
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Ancient Arts Family Karate/Ju-Jitsu Academy
(43)
Class
Parents
Shihan
“My kids are going here for few weeks, I really enjoyed his style of teaching karate and make it fun too, he puts memory of skills with his talks and jokes, It is the key.”
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Raleigh Brazilian Jiujitsu and Muay Thai
(39)
Hapkido
Fitness
Learn
“Amazing facility,amazing staff,the people I trained with were great, everyone's trying to help each other improve and take each other to the next level.”
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Red Sun Academy
(20)
Knowledge
Tai Chi
Sensei
“If you're looking for a nice atmosphere to try martial arts, or you want to expand your knowledge, then I truly can't recommend Red Sun Academy enough.”
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ZR Team Raleigh/Cary
(32)
Hobbyist
Environment
Professor
“Bonus, we have access to the other nearby ZR teams and that's great for me considering I'm a contractor and not sure where I'll be in Wake county from week to week.”
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Balance Martial Arts
(33)
“These people are the BEST instructors around they have the best training and are so humble and kind you won't find a better school for you or your child!”
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Geoff Balme's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(2)
“I spent the first 4 years of my Jiu-Jitsu Journey with Geoff Balme.”
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Family Self Defense Training LLC
(15)
Couple
Situational Awareness
College
“Army Captain who served three combat tours, I highly recommend Family Self-Defense Training for any company or organization that wants its employees introduced to the first level of self-defense.”
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Verity Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(18)
Train
Clean
Facility
“The first thing I noticed was the cleanliness— you could tell the owners cared about the well-being of their students and focused on the little things (mints, hair ties, snacks) that went a long way.”
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Gracie Raleigh
(10)
Muay Thai
Mats
Jiu Jitsu
“The coaches are top-notch, the facility is outstanding (ample mat space and very clean), and my teammates are spectacular (high-level, safe, willing to help prepare for competition, and lifelong friends).”
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