The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 181 vetted & reviewed in the Mesquite area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Mesquite
360 Jiu Jitsu
A.c.w.a. Self Defense Academy
Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Dallas
Boon Martial Arts
Brazilian Top Team
Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu
Dallas Tae Kwon Do Center
Gracie Gym Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie One Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu
Krav Maga DFW / DFW Combat Co.
Legends Fit
Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu of Dallas
Mohler MMA
North South Jiu Jitsu
Revolver Jiu Jitsu
Self Defense America
Star Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Wolverine Martial Arts
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Dallas Tae Kwon Do Center
(5)
“Great place to learn Taekwando skills and discipline.”
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Revolver Jiu Jitsu
(12)
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“I've just signed up after having previous martial art experience, and I've had the whole "We are family here" ideal shoved down my throat, and then proven otherwise before, but they mean it here.”
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Self Defense America
(1)
“In addition to hand-to-hand self-defense scenarios, this school also teaches practical defense techniques against knives, guns, clubs, etc.”
“If you're looking for a good workout that has real life applications all while having a good time, I'd definitely recommend joining Carlson Gracie.”
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Best of 2023
Qualification Criteria for best of Winners
Minimum Overall Score
95 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
97.6 Percentile
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“Reasons for the score: The high level of instruction and support given by the professor and coaches AND the welcoming and positive environment of the gym.”
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Gracie Gym Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(30)
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Skills
Feel
“Honestly Proffessor Mike , Proffesor venisio , and Proffesor Alex are not only knowledgeable and dedicated but kind and always willing to do 1on 1 and give there time to help”
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Star Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Wrestling
Belts
Students
“I, like many Americans, am overweight and coach Yousef has been very accepting of me and has allowed me to take things slow, but he still challenges me to make sure I'm giving it all I got.”
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Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu of Dallas
(29)
Learning
Skill
Solid
“There is a great balance between both Gi and No Gi training, as well as balancing training to improve at Jiu Jitsu for health/self defense/personal development vs.”
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Mohler MMA
(29)
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Students
“Everyone is really nice, the coaches are all super helpful & Mohler is just one of the greatest guys you will ever meet, always smiling and joking around.”
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Krav Maga DFW / DFW Combat Co.
(24)
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Workout
Shape
“I haven't done any yoga or fitness classes - only open Krav - but I've learned something with each session and had a lot of fun and a great workout every time.”
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Boon Martial Arts
(30)
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Confidence
Respect
“Thought I was too old to start taking any kind of martial arts and was looking for a good work out while being able to defend myself in the event anything ever happened to me.”
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North South Jiu Jitsu
(30)
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Environment
Mat
“Lastly, it's the most welcoming gym I've ever been to, you're greeted by your first name every time you walk in and it truly feels like a family environment.”
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Wolverine Martial Arts
(30)
Mats
Game
Family
“Whether you looking to be a world champ, or just looking to get in shape and learn some self defense I have no doubt he can take you where you want to go.”
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360 Jiu Jitsu
(29)
Students
Patient
Facility
“Owner and Professor, Casey Gray, is so humble and always teaches with examples and recalls information from previous lessons to ensure that students are always conscious of multiple things while training.”
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Gracie One Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(29)
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Adults
Train
“When I first walked into Gracie One, I had no prior experience to Jiu Jitsu or any martial art; however, there was no hesitation by the staff to fully embrace me, and give me the instruction on where to begin and how to grow.”
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A.c.w.a. Self Defense Academy
(28)
Tools
Life
Teach
“Especially in the midst of a “pandemic” when gyms were taking the brunt of the hit for shut downs both business and health related reasons devastated most places and the price was definitely an investment.”
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Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(28)
BJJ
Competition
Environment
“Great Training, Great Professor”
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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Dallas
(24)
Learn
Athletes
Professor
“At the same time, they provide the best teaching as they are very patient with their students and truly want to see them grow and become their very best.”
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Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu
(27)
School
Confidence
Professor
“I love the team I love the stash love the way each and everybody supports one another, I love the way how everybody is so helpful thank you to all instructors instructors Who is helping me out on the mat.”
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Legends Fit
(23)
Atmosphere
Area
Family
“I know that the owner wanted to focus more on BJJ, and that's fine, but a large portion of the people who first started going there before said changes also have agreed to having trouble with the new layout.”
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Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu
(24)
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Coaches
Family
“I have been a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner for almost ten years, and couple months ago I was pleasantly surprised that we have a first class academy in my neighborhood.”
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