The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 199 vetted & reviewed in the Hacienda Heights area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Hacienda Heights
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
Caique Jiu Jitsu Walnut Academy
Clube Jiu Jitsu
Common Ground Jiu Jitsu
Dream Martial Arts and Fitness
Excellence School of Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Barra Upland Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kenshokan Martial Arts
Like Water Jiu Jitsu
Meraki Jiu Jitsu
Power of One Self-Defense Headquarters
Rekm
Rodrigo Freitas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Rokah Karate
SBG Socal
Sektor Jiu Jitsu Chino
Shaolin American Self Defense Academy
Sparta Academy
Street Sports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The Jiu-Jitsu League
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Martial Arts Training Alliance
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Karate
“Vince is a very fine instructor and a master of his craft.”
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Best of 2023
Qualification Criteria for best of Winners
Minimum Overall Score
98 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
97.7 Percentile
All of our award winners are based on identifiable facts - reviews, performance, and experience - collected by scientific means. We use this data to assess each business’s essential features, weighting them according to their importance to customers.
“I Feel Deep Gratitude for Master Winkle and I would like to share with all of you, that of all the coaches I have Experienced in the past, it Does not compare to what Master Winkle has Taught us.”
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Best of 2023
Qualification Criteria for best of Winners
Minimum Overall Score
95 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
99.3 Percentile
All of our award winners are based on identifiable facts - reviews, performance, and experience - collected by scientific means. We use this data to assess each business’s essential features, weighting them according to their importance to customers.
“I love coach Alex and Coach Ivan, they break down techniques well for beginners like myself, and have a wealth of knowledge to teach the more experienced students.”
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Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
(30)
Second Home
Game
Knowledge
“The senior coach, Marcelo Perdomo, is a very knowledgeable teacher who really cares for the individual growth of each student--he truly challenges each student to do their very best AND to achieve the most they can.”
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Dream Martial Arts and Fitness
(30)
Boxing Gloves, Dream Team Uniform
“I've learned more in an hour with Jeff, who pays close attention, pointing out nuances and correcting them in real time, than I have training months at other gyms, drilling the same moves over and over incorrectly with frustration without direction...”
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Rekm
(28)
Attention
Belt
Dojo
“I recommend this place for kids to put their energy in and actually get something out of it, and definitely for adults to learn how to protect themselves.”
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Shaolin American Self Defense Academy
(23)
Life
Heart
Lesson
“While we as parents are stressing to our children to have good character at home, it's nice to know that same positive directive is being echoed during classes.”
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Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(14)
Students
Sport
Professor
“), but when you try it, you realize that jiujitsu is an artform, and all those other worries just disappear as you practice this art with your team mates.”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
(28)
Strength and Conditioning
Knowledge
Train
“10th Planet West LA head instructor Scott Epstein's teaching style is very meticulous and detail oriented, so that even if you have no Jiu-Jitsu experience at all, you would have no trouble jumping into a class.”
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Kenshokan Martial Arts
(12)
Respect
Learn
Family
“The kids help each other learn in the class and gain a sense of confidence and strong physical awareness that I believe is extremely important with out little ones nowadays.”
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Caique Jiu Jitsu Walnut Academy
(9)
“Albert Alvarado has extensive knowledge and is very friendly.”
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Meraki Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Competitive
Professors
Space
“They offer enough beginner/all-levels classes throughout the week that even when I have a weird work schedule there are usually at least 3 maybe 4 classes a week I could make.”
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Rodrigo Freitas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Atmosphere
BJJ
Professor
“I absolutely love the atmosphere and camaraderie here because Professor Rodrigo and all the instructors really make it a supportive, encouraging, and family environment.”
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Rokah Karate
(30)
Strength
Discipline
Teach
“Rokah is an extraordinary place to study traditional karate and both Avi and Ruth Rokah had put their hearts and souls into their exceptional karate program.”
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Sektor Jiu Jitsu Chino
(30)
Techniques
Students
Facility
“My friend recommended this bjj school to me and as of right now I couldn't be happier, everyone there is so helpful and patient to teach you the owner is such wonderful person as are all his black belts they have.”
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Clube Jiu Jitsu
(29)
Skills
Environment
Train
“I had never practiced any contact sports and therefore was very intimidated before going in; however, as soon as I stepped foot in the gym I was made feel very welcome not only by Professor Mark and coach Andreya but also by every single student.”
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The Jiu-Jitsu League
(29)
Shape
Clean
Mat
“Really nice atmosphere and very welcoming gym, every year we come to California for the world championships we make sure to drop in and roll with the guys at jiu jitsu league !!”
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Excellence School of Jiu-Jitsu
(28)
Competitors
Mat
Train
“If you're wanting to explore BJJ, learn self defense, elevate your BJJ game, or just meet new people and practice healthy habits - you need to join this gym.”
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Gracie Barra Upland Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(28)
World Championship
Self Defense
Train
“I highly recommended training at Gracie Barra Upland, it is a friendly-family oriented environment, welcomes all ages with open arms, and is a highly clean-organized facility.”
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Like Water Jiu Jitsu
(28)
Community
Healthy
Students
“If you're looking to get into BJJ as a newbie or continue your BJJ journey, then you should seriously consider Like Water BJJ and learning from Professor Mauricio Antunes.”
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SBG Socal
(27)
BJJ
Students
Adults
“Throughout the pandemic their team is constantly working on making things happen - for adults there are several classes weekly on zoom for exercise and BJJ technique as well as outdoors for MMA.”
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Sparta Academy
(29)
Self-Defense Training, Personal Training, Rates & Schedule
“This is a gym for all levels—everyone from competitive MMA fighters taking martial arts classes to those (like myself) with zero experience in weight lifting.”
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Street Sports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(27)
Black Belt
Learn
Professor
“In these last few years I have attended open mats, classes, private and semi-private lessons and had nothing but world class instruction and an exceptional experience every single time.”
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Power of One Self-Defense Headquarters
(26)
Character
Students
Confidence
“I can honestly say, training here has helped my kids with building confidence, reinforcing their moral standards, and performing to the best of their abilities, all the while learning martial arts.”
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