The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 154 vetted & reviewed in the Jacksonville area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Jacksonville
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville
Ancient City Martial Arts and the Training Loft
BJJ (Xequemate Saint Mary’s)
Brigadeiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Combatives Unlimited
Devine Jiu-Jitsu Camden
Family Martial Arts
Fighting Chance Fitness
Gator Family Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Barra Fleming Island
Gracie Barra Jacksonville
Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saint Augustine
Jacksonville Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Jacksonville Wing Chun Fight Club
Jukido Academy
Koryo Do School of Taekwondo
Ponte Vedra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Renaissance of Jiu Jitsu
The Women’s Defense Company
Underground Fitness and Self Defense
Victor Huber Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Villari’s Martial Arts Centers
Warrior Defense Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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Gracie Barra Jacksonville
(29)
Environment
Coaches
Confidence
“Thank you Coach Cory, Coach Juan and Professor Roberto for what you do yoh truly makes a difference in people's lives 🙌👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯”
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Underground Fitness and Self Defense
(24)
Skills
Knowledge
Confidence
“Master Ben and Master Williams are great with the kids, and they aren't only teaching Taekwondo and fitness, but life skills such as self control, focus, respect, and teamwork.”
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The Women's Defense Company
(30)
Skills
Course
Education
“They were kind, patient, nonjudgemental, and tailored the course to developmentally appropriate teaching needs (we had a young girl and her mother in the class).”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville
(29)
Mat
Learn
Tournaments
“In that 2 months, my game greatly increased and they well prepared me to enter the 10P ecosystem no matter where I get relocated too, as long a 10P is close.”
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Jacksonville Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
(19)
Competition
Environment
Period
“I have seen military personnel and law enforcement train at this facility with positive experiences as evidence by smiles, comments, and years of dedicated training at this facility.”
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Combatives Unlimited
(19)
Train
Skilled
Knowledge
“His website list his extensive background with martial arts and military/army rangers and it really shows that he is a serious and dedicated instructor that is well rounded in martial arts and significantly knowledgeable.”
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Brigadeiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(24)
Train
Family
Passionate
“Master Brigadeiro is a black belt in Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who teaches high-level classes for students of any level, age or gender, in a friendly and familiar environment.”
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Jacksonville Wing Chun Fight Club
(2)
“After many decades of training in Japanese martial arts I wanted a different art to study.”
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Gracie Barra Fleming Island
(13)
Family
Learn
Professor
“Not only was I greeted by an owner who, amidst the chaos of an ongoing class with at least 50 active students and 25 parents, personally remembered me by name from our brief 2 minute conversation 3 days prior but who then also gave my daughter and I ...”
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Ponte Vedra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(22)
Train
Professor
Learning
“His adult classes are smaller (approx 6-8 adults right now as he just opened the place up about 4 months ago) which has been great for me because he can assist at helping us to get our form down correctly with each move.”
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Fighting Chance Fitness
(20)
Respect
BJJ
Knowledge
“From the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out, we felt like everyone wanted us to be there, and while some coaches can be a bit detached and secretive unless you are a regular member, Julian built upon fundamental defensive techniques and ...”
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Victor Huber Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(29)
Atmosphere
Learn
Understanding
“Do not just go into any gym and you feel you will learn the true Gracie Jiu Jitsu, have to learn from those who really have the knowledge, surely this is the best place, master Victor Huber is respected in Jiu Jitsu in Brazil and the world, Gracie Ji...”
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Renaissance of Jiu Jitsu
(2)
“My kids love learning jiu jitsu, and I love that they're learning discipline, self defense, and growing in confidence!”
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Ancient City Martial Arts and the Training Loft
(24)
Instructors
Hapkido
Muay Thai
“I have also sat in on his different kids classes (while waiting for my own class); he loves those kids like they are his own and his patience with them is practically endless.”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saint Augustine
(24)
Students
Train
Space
“We were welcomed right in and I could feel that this was a Positive , encouraging , friendly , creative studio to learn and enhance your skills for years to come !”
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Devine Jiu-Jitsu Camden
(11)
Family
“My family and I first met the Mc Cleary's during our time at Devine Jiu Jitsu in Brunswick and have been with them since they laid the ground work here in St.”
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Koryo Do School of Taekwondo
(12)
Learn
Confidence
Self-Defense
“Classes include stretching, kicks, calisthenics, forms (katas), kidnap drills, controlled sparring/grappling (based on age and level), and fun games designed to improve hand/eye coordination and strategic thinking”
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BJJ (Xequemate Saint Mary's)
“Xequemate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and self defense academy is located in Jacksonville, FL.”
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Family Martial Arts
(1)
“This is a safe place for the whole family to learn and train in self defense, martial Arts, and even firearms.”
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Jukido Academy
(30)
Discipline
Learn
Artist
“There is also "Open Dojo" - a couple of days per week when students can come in outside of their regularly scheduled classes to further practice what they have learned”
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Gator Family Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(27)
Train
Environment
Learn
“Been training with Wallace (Gator) for a couple of years; his compassionate and patient demeanor and instruction make him a great teacher and friend on and off the mats!”
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Villari's Martial Arts Centers
(30)
Skills
Learning
Engaged
“It's teaching my son Joshua great discipline while he learns karate.”
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Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu
(30)
Train
Professor
Learn
“Professor John-Michael is an amazing instructor who will teach you everything he knows, also everyone that trains there are very friendly and helpful as well.”
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Warrior Defense Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(18)
Skills
Sensei
Professor
“I've been training there for going on 7 years now and I'm always learning something new, Sensei Ginger Mark is great with everyone and is always progressing with changes and new things to add and learn.”
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