The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 149 vetted & reviewed in the Gresham area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Gresham
Brazilian Top Team Happy Valley
Checkmat Portland
Crossfit Hillsdale
East West Martial Arts
Emerge Jiu Jitsu
Enso Jiu Jitsu
Fabiano Scherner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Fabiano Scherner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu HQ
Flying Tortoise Kung Fu
G.i.r.l.s. Gym
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Portland
Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Hyatt Training
Lone Wolf Jiu Jitsu Academy
North Portland Martial Arts and Movement
One With Heart
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Portland
Straight Blast Gym Portland
Team Quest MMA
Tigers den MMA Academy
Unicorn Jiu Jitsu
Ussd Vancouver
Vancouver Wellness Studio: Franklin Saint
World Champion Taekwondo Gresham
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World Champion Taekwondo Gresham
(23)
Belt
Learn
“My daughters love this place both masters are amazing.”
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Chess Lab Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(5)
Expertise
Skills
“Everyone is super kind and willing to help/answer any questions.”
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Hyatt Strength + Wellness
(50)
“I feel much stronger, my balance and mobility with my broken ankle has improved, I'm able to finally (after 33 years of trying) do push ups, and more important I feel great.”
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Straight Blast Gym Portland
(45)
Number
Mat
Facility
“I took MMA for a few months when I was living in Japan and in just a few weeks I have learned so much more here than in the few months of training that I've had in Japan.”
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Emerge Jiu Jitsu
(50)
Mat
Train
Self Defense
“My daughter went from being very shy, not wanting to try new things and giving up before she starts to confident and will keep trying until she gets it.”
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Tigerstyle Combat Sports
(49)
Confidence
Achilles
Train
“Coach Achilles really cares about his students and makes sure you're learning what you're paying for but at the same time having fun while you're doing it.”
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One With Heart Martial Arts + Self Defense
(47)
“One With Heart is a place where my daughter and I have been welcomed and encouraged to be ourselves, while practicing an ancient form of martial arts in a beloved community.”
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Ussd Vancouver
(47)
Knowledge
Self Defense
Discipline
“Master Matt and the whole USSD Vancouver community have made the best impact on our 14 yr old who's been going to this Dojo for 4 years now, with no end in sight!”
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G.i.r.l.s. Gym
(45)
MMA
Feel
Confidence
“As a fellow introvert its hard for me to feel comfortable in a group setting but all the coaches and even the students were extremely kind and welcoming.”
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Lone Wolf Jiu Jitsu Academy
(49)
“If you're interested in bjj or have a child who you believe would benefit from practicing a martial art, we'd definitely recommend attending a trial class at Lone Wolf.”
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Brazilian Top Team Happy Valley
(48)
Learn
Community
Environment
“They foster a team environment, are well trained, understand all aspects of the sport, communicate well, are hands on, cater to the needs of their students and focus on safety.”
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Vancouver Wellness Studio: Franklin Saint
(37)
Back Pain
Stress
Naturopath
“She is intuitive, super caring, and always takes her time with me before, during, and after massage to make sure I feel BOTH physically and emotionally supported.”
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Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Portland
(50)
Classes
Skills
Environment
“If you're looking to be embraced by a diverse group of stellar individuals who only care about your love for BJJ, and your character, then you've found your home.”
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Fabiano Scherner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu HQ
(50)
Coach
To Learn
Environment
“Fabiano Scherner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu HQ a very good place if you want to learn good brazilian jiu jitsu techniques, for fitness and self defense and for sports.”
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Southwest Portland Martial Arts and Crossfit Hillsdale
(44)
Adults
Learn
BJJ
“When I walked in 7 months ago, hoping to gain some confidence and strength, I immediately felt that this was a safe place for me to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
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Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(44)
Feel
Train
Atmosphere
“It's one of the few places today you can go hit the mat and no one cares about your financial status etc, it's all about your attitude and your willingness to work hard at the craft.”
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Checkmat Portland
(41)
Adults
Atmosphere
Environment
“Its a family environment when everyone is on the mat learning or drilling I would recommend this school to anyone that wants to become Better or even a champion .”
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East West Martial Arts
(40)
“My two boys have attended classes at East West Martial Arts for the past 9 years and I couldn't be more pleased with their kids Karate programs as well as the adult Kung Fu and Krav Maga classes.”
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Enso Jiu Jitsu
(34)
Wrestling
Community
Train
“Since training here, Keisuke, his team of coaches and the members of Enso have turned Jiu Jitsu and MMA from a past time and workout to a passion for me.”
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Unicorn Jiu Jitsu
(23)
BJJ
Instruction
Environment
“This gym is the perfect place for professional fighters training, or the terrified woman who just wants to build some confidence and feel comfortable to walk on the street by herself.”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Portland
(25)
Reflexes
Classes
Combatives
“My daughter is a sixth grader at the oldest end of the kids class, but they're great at making tiered instruction, so it doesn't feel too kiddy for the 10 to 12 year olds.”
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Flying Tortoise Kung Fu
(22)
Health
Commitment
Education
“You gotta respect a teacher, Joseph Haber, that takes time each year to return to China and train within the direct lineage of both the Cheng and Liang family styles.”
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Team Quest MMA
(27)
“Quest Team was one of the most welcoming gyms I've been to and Coach Matt and his family - provided me great care and attention despite the fact I'm new and just visiting and I also got to witness just why he is a world class coach.”
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North Portland Martial Arts and Movement
(17)
Muay Thai
Skilled
Community
“In Mo Duk Pai you learn standup fighting, kickboxing, elements of Muay Thai & Systema, BJJ, point sparring, "street" sparring, take downs, forms, qi gong.”
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