The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 197 vetted & reviewed in the Lakewood area.
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
A-Team Jiu Jitsu
Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
Caique
Candal’s Martial Arts
Carpio Jiu Jitsu
Clube Jiu Jitsu
Excellence School of Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Barra Costa Mesa
Gracie Barra Whittier
Gridlock Academy -Gracie Jiu Jitsu Self Defense
Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center
Martial Arts Training Alliance
Neezam Jiu Jitsu School / Checkmat Anaheim
Pedro Soriano Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
Power of Leverage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Power of One Self-Defense Headquarters
Rodrigo Freitas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Self Defense Firearms Training
The Jiu-Jitsu League
Triunfo Jiu Jitsu & MMA
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Martial Arts Training Alliance
(7)
Karate
“He maintains qualifications and expertise in first aid, teaching skills and effective management practices.”
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Carpio Jiu Jitsu
(9)
Competitors
BJJ
“When you take part in Gustavo's classes, you are presented with well calculated, high percentage techniques that help you establish control of your opponent, in an environment that continuously stimulates growth and learning.”
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Candal's Martial Arts
(26)
Family
Confidence
Train
“The environment that he fosters at his school is very welcoming & he treats everyone like they're family from the moment he meets them; this is something that I haven't experienced at any other school.”
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Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
(30)
Strength and Conditioning
Compete
Professor
“I had an issue of miscommunication and the owner Marcelo quickly responded and was very positive and helpful bringing the matter to a close and turning it into a positive experience with a responsible business owner and pleasant individual to deal wi...”
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Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(14)
Professor
Train
Respect
“My reason for starting was to build some camaraderie with my son in law and also to understand a sport I new nothing about it so when my grandsons started to participate I could understand what they were doing.”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
(28)
Teaching Style
Shape
Mats
“To make a long story short, I make the commute from Long Beach to West LA three times a week to get quality no-gi jiu jitsu training, quality self-defense training, and quality strength and conditioning training.”
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Self Defense Firearms Training
(19)
Knowledge
Information
“But upon arriving at the Azusa Canyon, I saw Greg and Julie near their old-beaten up truck and they were making making me feel more comfortable with their relax demeanor.”
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Gracie Barra Costa Mesa
(29)
Community
Environment
Learn
“Coach Gabe clearly and enthusiastically delivers phenomenal martial arts coaching to all new students, which makes this gym second to none for people looking to receive effective programming at a fair price.”
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Triunfo Jiu Jitsu & MMA
(28)
Clean
Coaches
Environment
“High level Jiu Jitsu with amazing coaches and state of the art mats, by far the best place to train in OC, Professor Felipe Fogolin is a beast and also the most kind person in the world, the water fountain is also great lol 😋😋😋”
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Rodrigo Freitas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Professor
Coaches
Learn
“Although there are many competition focused children and adults, the casual practitioners, such as myself, receive the same amount of instruction, attention, and encouragement.”
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The Jiu-Jitsu League
(29)
Energy
Learn
Competitors
“Kevin and Hayley opened their arms up to us, allowed the kids a little area of the mat to train all week, ithe coaches included them in the adults warm ups, invited them to the kids classes and even picked them out to flow roll with.”
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Clube Jiu Jitsu
(29)
Muay Thai
Learn
Competition
“L can't say how much l enjoy going, first off l was terrified after the first class because l felt like this is something l will never get, and l'm still nervous before every class, but because professor Mark and Lulu are so encouraging and willing...”
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Neezam Jiu Jitsu School / Checkmat Anaheim
(29)
Compete
Environment
Jiujitsu
“This academy is an amazing place to come and learn with great people who will become your friends and help you with your technique and getting better everyday.”
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Excellence School of Jiu-Jitsu
(28)
Practice
Adults
Students
“Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu South Bay is the perfect place to learn Jiu Jitsu for Adults, Teens & Kids and has been led by Black Belt Eduardo Santoro (Portugues).”
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Power of Leverage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(27)
Comfortable
Confidence
Parents
“Our two sons recently competed in the Jiu Jitsu World League tournament each placing 3rd place in their divisions, all within 2 months of just starting the sport.”
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Power of One Self-Defense Headquarters
(26)
Belt
Confidence
Studio
“Yes, the Po1 is family, not because you are blood related but because people/instructors care about you, your kids, your personal growth, yourr character and as you would expect, all at the same time learning Martial Arts.”
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We Train Here
(26)
All Payment Methods Accepted, Karate Classes and Martial Arts Supplies
“It's very affordable, they are great with the kids, the place is a bit small but at least you can see your little ones being trained up close, the instructors are very patient and kind with the students.”
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A-Team Jiu Jitsu
(29)
Coach
Train
Mat
“Coach CJ and Luis are always willing to work with us if we don't get a move correctly, they provide us with great feedback, and motivate us every single time.”
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Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
(30)
Confidence
Train
Professor
“If you're new and interested, realize that this journey can only fueled be by a professor and team who look to make you stronger on the mats and in life.”
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Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center
(24)
Kickboxing
Shape
Bootcamp
“I started here after recovering from a surgery and found that everyone from the ladies at the front desk to the instructors are extremely kind and work with you and your limitations so that you can reach your goals.”
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Pedro Soriano Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
(29)
Judo
Students
Confidence
“Sensei Pedro runs a great program for adults, teens and kids and has a great ability to know when a gentle nudge or a push in the right direction is needed.”
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Gracie Barra Whittier
(23)
Jiu Jitsu
Skills
Train
“It is a great way to get in shape, and get involved with like-minded people in a fun, clean and family friendly environment where training and healthy lifestyle are the main focus.”
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Caique
(28)
Curriculum
Family
Train
“Caique Jiu-Jitsu is great for everybody whether you are a beginner or advanced student, here you receive the details that come straight from the source, nothing is lost and nothing is watered down, the way it should be.”
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Gridlock Academy -Gracie Jiu Jitsu Self Defense
(28)
Self Esteem
Confidence
Family
“Coach Mark emphasizes self-defense and anti-bullying techniques more than competition (though he does offer that as a separate class) that other schools we've been to seem to focus too much on.”
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