The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 176 vetted & reviewed in the Mesa area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Mesa
Advanced Defense Solutions LLC
Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy
Arizona Muay Thai
Barrier Academy
Carlson Gracie Team AZ
Discovery Defense Arizona
East Mesa Karate
Essential Aikido
Evkm Self Defense & Fitness
Faction Combat Mixed Martial Arts Gym
Farias Jiu-Jitsu
Fluid Martial Arts Academy
Gracie Jiu Jitsu West Mesa
Horse Lords
Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun of Az
Precision Martial Arts
Revive Jiu Jitsu
Sharkside Jiu-Jitsu
Southwest Judo Academy
Spartan Nation Combatives and Fitness
Tao Martial Arts
Ultimate Kombat Fitness
Universal Fitness AND Mixed Martial Arts
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East Mesa Karate
(48)
“We have also been so impressed with the physical and behavioral skills our son has learned and with all of the fun activities that they plan every month for the kids!”
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Faction Combat Mixed Martial Arts Gym
(48)
Martial Arts School, Sports & Fitness Instruction
“Also the benefits are huge weight loss, self defense and confidence building, I study the combatives portion but you won't go wrong with any system learned here!”
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Farias Jiu-Jitsu
(49)
Team
Skilled
Train
“My son is 6 and pretty sure he has ADHD and they are patient and willing to teach him although he "rack disciprine" (south park joke either get it or you don't).”
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Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy
(49)
Martial Arts School
“I'm currently a white belt, and my BJJ skills have been significantly changed because of the coaching, teaching, other students, and general atmosphere here.”
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Precision Martial Arts
(44)
“Master G is great with young kids, older kids and adults, the instructors are very professional and helpful, and Precision mentors the older/higher ranking kids so that they can learn leadership and instructional skills.”
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Ares Arizona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(49)
Shape
Classes
Skilled
“I had the pleasure of rolling with Paul towards the end of class and he skillfully reminded me that there are levels to this sport and he's exponentially further ahead in the journey.”
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu West Mesa
(26)
Environment
Classes
Train
“The teaching is in depth and thorough but the instructors are always great to make sure everyone has a chance to learn at their own pace and have their questions answered.”
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Arizona Muay Thai
(30)
Facility
Environment
Shape
“Whether you're brand new and have never worn a pair of boxing gloves, or are competing and need to sharpen your skills for your next fight, the coaches and athletes here will help you and make you feel at home.”
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Spartan Nation Combatives and Fitness
(37)
Team
Feel
Wrestling
“The entire team of coaches Dan ,Jason in strength, Jaden with adolescents and Jon in rehab will always do whatever it takes to help any member in need in anything they may need a hand with!”
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Tao Martial Arts
(11)
Students
Self Defense
Community
“As parents, we all want the best for our kids, I love seeing my kiddo look forward to each class with excitement and leave with a sense of accomplishment.”
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Revive Jiu Jitsu
(24)
Students
Self Defense
Confidence
“His expertise and passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu shine through in every class, making it an enriching experience for both newbies and seasoned practitioners.”
“J onathan hosted a private lesson for me and my friends. He was super helpful, kind and thorough. He took our unique situations in to consideration and made sure to cover the likely scenarios that we may face. I would strongly recommend taking his wo...”
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Discovery Defense Arizona
(11)
Confidence
Skills
Community
“It will be very tough for anyone to find a more dedicated group of wonderful human beings who are teaching practical self-defense inside a traditional martial art anywhere!”
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Universal Fitness AND Mixed Martial Arts
(10)
“Lutrario is such a great teacher, and the environment and community are exactly what I was looking for - encouraging, educational, and friendly, full of people eager to help each other.”
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Essential Aikido
(6)
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Self Defense
“When my 13 year old daughter told me she wanted to begin martial arts training, I knew that it would be something she would enjoy, but I needed to find a dojo that offered a nurturing environment with people her own age and size.”
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Ultimate Kombat Training Center
(5)
“It's family owned & operated so the family vibe is welcoming & the studio itself isn't overwhelmingly large so you don't feel like an irrelevant member of a much larger organization.”
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Advanced Defense Solutions LLC
(5)
“Lance and Kevin were helpful, great instructors with tons of experience and stories to share.”
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Southwest Judo Academy
(5)
Sports & Fitness Instruction, Martial Arts School
“My son has been going to SWJA for 2 years now and we can honestly say it is our second family.”
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Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun of Az
(11)
Know
Students
Learn
“HFY Wing Chun is a system based on principles and is excellent for self defense regardless of your size, added bonus is that the teacher is determined to teach you, its a good amount of cardio, your fellow martial artist are all understanding and wil...”
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Sharkside Jiu-Jitsu
(3)
“I've been doing their jiu-jitsu classes for a few months now and have seen a huge improvement.”
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Horse Lords
“Believe it or not, we have riders who come through our clinics who have been attacked, know someone who has been attacked or has had to deal with a rude and unhappy person on the trail. Trail riders are experiencing people who are living on the trail...”
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Evkm Self Defense & Fitness
(50)
Sports & Fitness Instruction, Martial Arts School
“Also, everyone is very supportive and there is a lot of female participation in sparring and other classes that are usually dominated by men (which is not the norm at other gyms).”
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Fluid Martial Arts Academy
(24)
Train
BJJ
“The Fluid team is place for anyone who is willing to better themselves and where you never have to do it alone; we are all a wolf pack family on the same trail.”
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Carlson Gracie Team AZ
(48)
“The Academy is set to limited space which makes it special to be part of it, I can not thank the members enough for the positive influence that my children have.”
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