The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 192 vetted & reviewed in the Medford area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Medford
Adas Jiu Jitsu Academy
American Martial Arts Center
Apex Defense Waltham
Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness
Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Woburn
Brazilian Top Team Boston
Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
Fenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Forged BJJ Krav Maga Self Defense Martial Arts Academy
Gracie Barra Boston
Hardline Krav Maga
Invictus Training Center
Ironclad Martial Arts Center and Power Up Kickboxing
K i Salem Martial Arts
MK Boxing
Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Metro West Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Paradigm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Pedro’s Judo Center
Roshankish Krav Maga
The Self Defense Institute
Tiger An’s Taekwondo
Versus Jiu-Jitsu
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Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(35)
“Very friendly environment I've been training with Mau-Mau for over two years great friend/sensei I learned so much from him and still have a lot more to learn,OSS”
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Roshankish Krav Maga
(33)
Skills
Community
BJJ
“Ali and the other instructors are great teachers and excel at teaching the foundations while also helping students adjust the lessons to best suit their particular strengths and weaknesses.”
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Fenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(48)
Training Program, Kids Martial Arts, Mueay Thai
“Fenix is a fantastic gym: excellent instructors with lots of both beginner and advanced students; an incredibly friendly and welcoming atmosphere; and an excellent, clean facility with two large mat areas, a weight-lifting area, and two changing room...”
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Apex Defense Waltham
(47)
Martial Arts, Kids Karate
“The comprehensive curriculum at Apex Defense is not only about physical self-defense techniques but also includes vital lessons on situational awareness, conflict resolution, and the importance of mental and emotional strength.”
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Tiger An's Taekwondo
(47)
“Richard An is a very talented and professional Martial Artist - I personally went to Tiger An's until I achieve the rank of Bodan before suffering a knee injury that sidelined me from my continuation in the art.”
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Pedro's Judo Center
(50)
Sensei
Schedule
Boys
“The team at Pedro's have gone above and beyond supporting our daughter's physical and mental growth even through these crazy times of Covid - in fact this has been the most constant and supportive outlet for our daughter through this challenging time...”
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Ironclad Martial Arts Center and Power Up Kickboxing
(14)
“Kru John does an incredible job at explaining the move set and demonstrating so that even beginners like myself are able to understand and execute it thoroughly.”
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Brazilian Top Team Boston
(47)
Environment
World Champion
Goals
“Tons of mat space, lots of qualified world champion instructors, everyone has a good attitude and no big egos, Very accommodating schedules, and lots of people of varying skills to work with and improve your jujitsu.”
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Gracie Barra Boston
(49)
“Learn from world-class professors, train with people of all backgrounds, learn a new language, listen to great music, build your body and mind, develop your jiu-jitsu, join a family, and have fun, where can you do all this at the same time”
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Paradigm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(50)
“Days are packed with training opportunities and even when Paradigm is "closed" (say, for a holiday) Joseph and Corina will more often than not throw a poll out to ask who's down for an open mat session, and the place will be packed - even on Thanksgi...”
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Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
(48)
“While we visited Boston and it was a very welcoming environment and I watched a class he did and was very impressed with the quality of instruction he received and the skills of the training partners he engaged with …this is a great gym and a very in...”
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Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness
(36)
“At Back to Basics you get out what you put in so whether you want to get into better shape and learn how to defend yourself or become a competitor in your combat sport of choice, there is no better place to reach those goals.”
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K i Salem Martial Arts
(12)
Discipline
Kickboxing
Sensei
“Whether you are looking for a program for your child or you are looking to pursue martial arts for yourself, Sensei Johnny and the entire KI Salem family provide a safe, family-friendly environment.”
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Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Woburn
(25)
Area
Skills
Team
“What I love about Jimmy's instruction is how he is able to show how and why a move works by deconstructing it into small steps verbally and visually and then demonstrating it several times against a live sparring partner.”
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Metro West Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
(48)
“Something amazing happened once they started working with Sensei Paul, his wonderful Leadership students and staff, my son sat quietly and paid attention to the lessons and my daughter became more confident in speaking up for herself and others.”
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MK Boxing
(37)
“I was looking for a gym while home from school for the summer, came across MK and loved their website, especially the virtual tour online, really gives a great view of the gym, MK is a great gym and I totally recommend it.”
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Forged BJJ Krav Maga Self Defense Martial Arts Academy
(49)
Confidence
Progress
Teen
“Forged has all the key parts to an amazing training experience, a solid, proven curriculum, teachers who are both talented at their art and skilled at teaching it, and a supportive community of lovely and determined people who want to train hard.”
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Hardline Krav Maga
(17)
Course
Learning
Skill
“Head Coaches, Troy Osgood and Steven Smith are superior in teaching Alpha Krav Maga, a reality based self-defense; defensive conditioning; weapons defense; pepper spray and firearms licensing.”
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The Self Defense Institute
“At The Self-Defense Institute in Tewksbury, MA, we believe that training is not just about learning how to protect yourself physically, but also about gaining confidence, discipline, and mental clarity. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to he...”
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American Martial Arts Center
(25)
Jeet Kune do, Martial Arts Birthday Parties, Group and Private Lessons Avail
“Coach Sensei Bobby does an incredible job, not only teaching mixed martial arts techniques but also imparting real-life skills that children can apply safely both in school and on the playground if a situation arises.”
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Versus Jiu-Jitsu
(34)
Environment
Evolved
Happy
“He knows everyone's strengths, weaknesses and knows how to communicate in order to get them to improve and will also spend time after class answering any questions you might have about anything.”
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North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(34)
Environment
Belts
Injury
“Danny takes great care to make each kid feel special--giving them nicknames, taking the extra time one-on-one to make sure they really understand a move or sequence, and compliments the kids in front of their peers--never a hand out, he genuinely mea...”
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Adas Jiu Jitsu Academy
(24)
Professor
Belt
Competitive
“There are plenty of BJJ coaches, and gyms in the area to choose from, but if you're looking for a warm, family friendly environment, with a clean mat, and top notch instruction, then look no further.”
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Invictus Training Center
(30)
Curriculum
Culture
Competitive
“Nate the owner and head Jiu Jitsu instructor has created a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere with an amazing curriculum that makes it easy and fun to learn.”
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