The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 113 vetted & reviewed in the Oak Park area.
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10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Chicago
606 Karate & Self-Defense
Academy Of Self Defense
Black Matrix Academy
Champion Jiu Jitsu/Spider Gym MMA
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts
Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago
Fonseca Martial Arts
Gracie Barra Downers Grove
Ground Rules Jiu Jitsu
Kenpo Self Defense Studio
Krav Maga Illinois
Mind Body Defense
Rio Jiu Jitsu
RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu
Supreme JIU Jitsu Chicago by Idriz Redzovic School
The Peace School
Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center
Tutaj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
US Tae Kwon do Academy
Uflacker Academy
Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Warrior Evolution MMA
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RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu
(22)
Mat
Professor
Train
“I have been MIA from training at this great academy and have truly missed being there to learn and train from Professor Thomas and the entire Rol Family!”
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606 Karate & Self-Defense
(1)
“Less expensive than fancier schools but still amazing instructor and friendly classmates.”
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Tutaj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(26)
Train
Learn
Environment
“The head instructor John is awesome, he explains the technique's very thoroughly, he's got a lot of experience in competition and everyone I've met there has been very nice and talented athletes.”
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Academy Of Self Defense
(23)
Students
Learn
Mma
“ASD is a great place to train whether your looking to loose a few pounds and just looking for something different then the treadmill, or your looking to compete.”
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Kenpo Self Defense Studio
(6)
“Me and my sons go to this schools love this place they have the best instructer and they work with you too they anyone looking to get back into martial arts should look in this schools you will not be sorry love this schools...”
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Ground Rules Jiu Jitsu
(5)
“This is a place where you can build confidence, challenge yourself, learn the art of jiu jitsu, and not feel intimidated all while getting a great workout with a group of great instructors and families.”
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US Tae Kwon do Academy
(5)
Parents
Learning
“My boys have been with Master Lou and Mary Beth at US taekwondo since they were three years old now they do the afterschool program where they get picked up from their elementary school and watched and get to do taekwondo until we pick them up when w...”
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Fonseca Martial Arts
(16)
Sensei
Students
“She gets a structured class that promotes and instills lots of good character traits (most notably discipline), where she can make friends and develop her confidence.”
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Krav Maga Illinois
(30)
Skills
Learn
Workout
“The workouts are amazing and you learn technical skills that can help you defend yourself in a situation you could easily find yourself in walking down the street.”
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Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts
(24)
Muay Thai
Classes
Family
“I've been a student at Degerberg Academy for more than nine years; my wife has also attended that entire time, and all three of our kids have been students (our youngest currently) so it's been a real family affair.”
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Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(30)
Learn
Train
Belt
“Great gym, trained here for about 9-10 months but taking a leave of absence due to school; highly recommend this gym - instructors are knowledgeable, gym mates are very skilled and always helpful.”
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Warrior Evolution MMA
(29)
Fitness
Learn
Goals
“Plus Warrior Evolution MMA has great classmates that you get to train with in the class or have a drink with to talk about how mean the coaches can be and more importantly discuss how great it is to say you're a part of.”
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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts
(30)
Atmosphere
Learn
Women
“The exercises are always appropriate, he always checks that you are doing the right movements and corrects your position, he motivates and encourages you at each session.”
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Gracie Barra Downers Grove
(30)
Family
Coaches
Classes
“The children's classes are being taught in an exceptional manner with an emphasis on building physical and mental toughness, build confidence, teach respect, and emphasize the importance of teamwork and community!”
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Supreme JIU Jitsu Chicago by Idriz Redzovic School
(29)
Professor
Learning
Environment
“I've been doing this for a few years and its rare you're surrounded by people that love jiu jitsu, but are able to train at a controlled and productive pace.”
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Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago
(29)
BJJ
Facility
Environment
“The class included drilling, but also provided philosophies of BJJ which deepens the understanding of the patterns a grappler needs to continue making progress.”
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Uflacker Academy
(29)
Learning
Professor
Coach
“There were not always other girls to train with in the class, but Professor Sladjana or Professor Christian would always step in to be my training partner for the class.”
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Black Matrix Academy
(29)
Professional
Training
Law
“I highly recommend taking the class to obtain knowledge about the Conceal and Carry and also Firearm Ownership, especially for those that don't have much knowledge about firearms.”
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Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center
(12)
“Since being away from Chicago I have visited dozens of martial arts schools, from New York, to San Francisco, to South America, to the Middle East, and while I have liked many of the experiences I've had, I can honestly say that there is not a single...”
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Rio Jiu Jitsu
(28)
Atmosphere
Train
Knowledge
“One of the best schools or if not the best school I have been in in the past 20 years clean good people the best instructor and all the other instructors are great definitely I recommend this school for everybody”
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The Peace School
(1)
“Number 1 one school in Chicago land,good 👍 Christian people”
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10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Chicago
(30)
Home
To Learn
Mats
“I was in Chicago for the day shot him a message went there super clean super professional everybody was very nice very welcoming very accommodating definitely learned some cool new moves to add in my game definitely will be coming back”
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Mind Body Defense
(30)
Students
Learn
Patient
“Torriente and Janet are knowledgeable and patient; they not only equipped us with techniques to escape from a threatening situation, but also gave us insight into our own unique strengths and areas of vulnerability.”
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Champion Jiu Jitsu/Spider Gym MMA
(29)
Students
Learn
Skills
“Great family environment, my sons and daughters train here and they love it, my 2 sons compete and so does 1 of my daughters the coaches at Champion have helped them through every step of the process.”
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