The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 158 vetted & reviewed in the Groton area.
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360 Defense Martial Arts
360 Defense Martial Arts LLC
Anger Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Burke’s Martial Arts
Cellucci’s Martial Arts & Fitness
Cerio Ambrosia Martial Arts
Cortes BJJ & Fitness
Crossroads Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Don Rodrigues Karate Academy & CBR Kickboxing
EP Martial Arts: Self-Defense and Fitness
Epic Martial Arts
Fortitude Jiu Jitsu
Gabrieles Martial Arts
IPD Jiujitsu and Fitness
Mackavi Martial Arts
Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
RI Self-Defense Center- Kenpo Kobudo Karate
Renzo Gracie Shoreline Academy
Secret Pages Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Shindokan Budo
Team Link Glastonbury
Tim Burrill Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
United Korean Martial Arts
Valley Shore Martial Arts
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Gabrieles Martial Arts
(48)
“It's not just about the Martial Arts either, they have time to share with the students about respect for themselves and others, kindness, and self discipline.”
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360 Defense Martial Arts LLC
(45)
Skills
Self Defense
Community
“I realize now, however, that the passion and persistence forged in the fires of battling one's own inhibitions, alongside brothers and sisters with equal resolve, cannot be categorized in the red column with gas, eggs, and milk.”
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Crossroads Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(33)
Train
Learn
Game
“Dustin (the owner/BJJ black belt with decades of martial arts experience) is an incredibly talented grappler and does an awesome job instructing technique while still fostering a positive environment for all ability levels.”
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Shindokan Budo
(3)
Swordsmanship
Sensei
“As a complete newcomer to Japanese swordsmanship, I was amazed by the kind welcome and patience of not just the instructor (sensei) but of all the students..”
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Renzo Gracie Shoreline Academy
(14)
Environment
BJJ
Learn
“If you are looking for a place that will help you mentally and physically, get you in better shape, and give you the confidence to defend yourself if need be, you've found it!”
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Valley Shore Martial Arts
(8)
Belts
Karate
Self Defense
“Master Keith is very careful with his students and sensitive to their needs (for instance, if a woman does not want to spar with a guy, he respects that, but encourages her to do so for the experience).”
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Mackavi Martial Arts
(1)
“Great place to learn martial arts.”
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Epic Martial Arts
(3)
“Epic is amazing!”
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Don Rodrigues Karate Academy & CBR Kickboxing
(11)
“Our daughter is enjoying her experience and looks forward to weekly classes which have helped her with focus, improved coordination and great exercise in using up all that 8 yr old high octane energy.”
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Burke's Martial Arts
(46)
“As a female, at first I was super intimidated walking into a class full of guys grunting and shouting, but was relived to see more and more girls after each class.”
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Tim Burrill Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(49)
Machado Black Belt Tim Burril
“I have visited several other gyms both locally and nationally and I'm confident in testifying to the fact that I train at one of the best gyms in the country.”
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Cortes BJJ & Fitness
(49)
Classes
Professor
Matter
“Any wince of pain in the face, he is asking if the person is ok, reviewing technique, or ( sometimes we need it ) getting the person to rest for a minute.”
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Cellucci's Martial Arts & Fitness
(49)
Adult
Kickboxing
Self Esteem
“Owner Selina Cellucci's Fitness Kickboxing class is a tough workout but it is addictive because it is a ton of fun and she changes the workout all the time to keep it from getting boring.”
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EP Martial Arts: Self-Defense and Fitness
(13)
Learn
Krav Maga
Class
“Ep martial arts is a great club with friendly instructors, a fantastic place to bring your whole family to train, you can specialize in one style or many styles!”
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Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(49)
“I have been here for 2 days and I fell in loved with BJJ, the service is the best quality, everyone is so so so nice and the trainers are the best at teaching jujitsu I loved it so much 2 day I signed up, the instructors are well trained and ya I lov...”
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RI Self-Defense Center- Kenpo Kobudo Karate
(12)
Self Defense
Confidence
“They have a lineage of practitioners that stretch back to the founding of the martial arts scene in Rhode Island and many of these living treasures can be found about the school (and are always willing to chat).”
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IPD Jiujitsu and Fitness
(32)
Learn
Classes
Son
“The instructor Todd is great at encouraging people and will always point out what you did well, and guide you when he sees you're not doing well with something.”
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Team Link Glastonbury
(20)
Learn
Environment
Feel
“Finally my schedule at work changed to give me the time and for over a year I've been surrounded some of the most supportive, helpful, and fun people I've ever met.”
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United Korean Martial Arts
(3)
“UKMA is not just a room filled with the best instructors and people, it is a family working together to help one another grow both mentally and physically with no judgement.”
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360 Defense Martial Arts
(27)
Confidence
Learning
Krav
“One great thing I've noticed is that she provides leadership opportunities for the older kids to help the younger, creating a closer community of leaders/role models and increased motivation for all”
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Cerio Ambrosia Martial Arts
(3)
“Had a great time!”
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Secret Pages Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(19)
Grappling
Train
Discipline
“Very organized and great instruction for first timers, while also being able to teach those fine details for high level grapplers looking for a place to train with high quality rolls.”
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Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury
(13)
Black Belts
BJJ
Instruction
“Royce Gracie Black Belt Professors Doug and Joe are personally invested in the growth of their students, and everyone wants to see everyone else succeed!”
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Anger Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(19)
Atmosphere
BJJ
Life
“Rodrigo is a black belt straight from Brazil, and Christos has been training BJJ for years, also the owner of the Mats Foundation which provides funding to kids who can't always afford martial arts training.”
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