The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 121 vetted & reviewed in the Houston area.
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Alliance BJJ Houston Martial Arts & Fitness Pearland Houston
Bam Bam Martial Arts Houston
Cantu’s Jiu Jitsu Self Defense
Fast Lane Jiu Jitsu Academy
Gracie Barra Champions
Gracie Barra Copperfield
Gracie Barra Heights
Gracie Barra Westchase Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Houston Tx
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston
Grappling Zone
Henderson’s Martial Arts
Houston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
Impact Self-Defense
Kana Self Defense
Kim Soo Karate
Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Energy Corridor
Ronin Mixed Martial Arts
Samurai Karate Dojo
Sport Karate America
Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts
The Jiu Jitsu Order
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Houston
Tnt Jujitsu
Young Brothers Taekwondo
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Bam Bam Martial Arts Houston
(48)
“I somehow misread the schedule and came to their advanced jiu-jitsu class (and I am a complete novice), but instead of turning us away, they found a way to accommodate us 🥺.”
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Gracie Barra Westchase Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Houston Tx
(43)
Competitors
Mats
Showers
“They follow a curriculum which I find makes it easier to learn since you have a general idea of what you will be doing for the week or if you are feeling ambitious, you can study ahead.”
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Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Energy Corridor
(43)
Or Meet Some Amazing New Friends, Become More Confident, If You Want to be in Better Shape
“Drew has an excellent method, highly technical, when he teaches he explains every detail carefully in order to adapt it to your game, the environment in the academy is awesome, friendly training partners of all levels .....”
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The Jiu Jitsu Order
(50)
Environment
Learn
Professors
“Coaches Davin, Dustin, Justin, and all the other instructors, along with all the people at the school, have created a welcoming and supportive environment.”
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston
(50)
Combatives
Skills
Philosophy
“This is because the curriculum that they teach is highly organized and resource rich (online content), with lots of class time dedicated to drilling and understanding.”
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Alliance BJJ Houston
(48)
Schedule
Jiu Jitsu
Classes
“Signing up and becoming a member of this team was one of the best decisions I've ever made and I'm so grateful to have met so many amazing individuals during my time there.”
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Fast Lane Jiu Jitsu Academy
(49)
Game
Train
Goals
“You will be pushed, you will train hard, you will learn BJJ from one of the best, and it will all be done in a safe environment that is welcoming to all.”
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Gracie Barra Heights
(49)
“We have been so impressed with the quality of instruction, and are thrilled to find an activity that our son loves and wants to attend multiple times a week.”
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Sport Karate America
(44)
“I look forward to my son's karate journey over the next few years and Sports Karate American is the perfect place for him to reach his karate goal (black belt, of course!”
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Impact Self-Defense
(47)
Kickboxing
Self Defense
Feel
“If any of Y'all would like to get a great workout with a trainer that is very easy going and friendly without having to pay an absurd amount Impact Self-Defense is the perfect place for you!”
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Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts
(48)
Teach
Train
Artist
“They have been patient with the behavior issues my son has at times, and they have been helpful on the days when my kids' motivation has waned and they don't want to attend class.”
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Kana Self Defense
(34)
Informative
Knowledge
Learned
“First day of training was good the instructor went over different techniques with us and each technique he studied us seeing what we needed to work on or do Different then he'll show us the proper way.”
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Cantu's Jiu Jitsu Self Defense
(36)
Sport
Passionate
Class
“Roy does such an incredible job teaching the kids discipline, respect, and confidence while learning Helio Gracie Self Defense techniques and philosophy.”
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Samurai Karate Dojo
(38)
Adults
Discipline
Respect
“For my husband and I, values, confidence and respect is a very important part of a child's upbringing, and to know there is someone outside the home to enforce this, was very reassuring”
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Gracie Barra Champions
(37)
Sports & Fitness Instruction, Martial Arts School
“When a guy who's in his 30s and never trained before can come in and immediately feel like he belongs - not awkward and out of place - that's something special and absolutely worth every penny.”
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Kim Soo Karate
(23)
Control
Life
Understanding
“Grandmaster Kim Soo's Chayon Ryu system draws from several of the traditional martial arts, but is taught with an emphasis on modern physical safety, longevity and enjoyment.”
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Henderson's Martial Arts
(37)
“Master Henderson is a man both my husband and I greatly admire for his kindness, honor, and integrity, and the students who come out of his school seem to have many of the same admirable qualities.”
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Tnt Jujitsu
(26)
Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Private Training Sessions Are Also Available, In Addition to Our Ju-Jitsu Training Program
“I have been training here since 2009, when I was just a freshman in college, and I wouldn't trade a single minute to be at any other gym, dojo, or anywhere else.”
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Ronin Mixed Martial Arts
(25)
“This is a great place to train martial arts, coach franco is very knowledgeable, technical and detail oriented, He'll make sure you are learning correct position and movement in a fun effortless way”
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Gracie Barra Copperfield
(25)
“I have been training at GB Copperfield BJJ gym for the past 5 months and I can confidently say that it's the best decision I've made for my martial arts journey.”
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Grappling Zone
(15)
Train
Facility
Jiu Jitsu
“There are different reasons people train BJJ, but whether for health, sport, or self-defense the coaches at Grappling Zone will guide you in the development of both yourself and your Jiu-Jitsu.”
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Young Brothers Taekwondo
(24)
“She asks to attend classes several times a week, and with the flexible schedule they offer, we can make that happen even with being able to continue with other extracurricular activities.”
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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Houston
(17)
“I initially put my daughter in taekwondo to mellow out some of her behaviour issues but overall during her journey here she enjoy coming to class learning the techniques.”
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Houston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
(16)
Respect
MMA
Learn
“The technique taught here is very fluid with minimal effort/strength exerted that helped me to conserve more energy and prevented me from getting gassed out so fast.”
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