The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 200 vetted & reviewed in the Overland Park area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Overland Park
Bodyfit KC
Brazil Academy
Cast Iron Bjj
Chen Huixian Taijiquan
E3 Jiu-Jitsu
Glory MMA & Fitness Northland
Glory Mixed Martial Arts Overland Park
Gracie Barra Overland Park
Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City
Ground Zero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
Hero Martial Arts
Japanese Karate Academy
Kansas City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Kenukan Academy 拳友館
Kick Martial Arts & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City
Lenexa Karate Academy
Martial Arts Institute North
Mill Creek Activity Center
Mindful Defense
Ryushinkan
Self-Defense Global KC
Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Overland Park
Warriors Academy KC
Wildfire Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Gracie Barra Overland Park
(50)
“Top notch instruction, great facility, very welcoming atmosphere, one of the best martial art studios Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value”
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Marathon Mixed Martial Arts
(50)
“I am definitely not the youngest and get treated no different which I love because I come here to give it my best and not to just say I take MMA classes.”
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Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Overland Park
(47)
“He's not only passionate and knowledgeable about the karate but the attention and relationship his is building with my son was an absolute joy to watch.”
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E3 Jiu-Jitsu
(28)
“The facility is great, the bathrooms have a shower, there's plenty of mat space, they've got plenty of heavy bags to practice your striking in kickboxing, and they have a microwave and refrigerator to store your post-workout shakes and other items.”
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Chen Huixian Taijiquan
(5)
“She is so patient and definitely knows her stuff.”
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Martial Arts Institute North
(14)
“I am PE teacher at a local elementary school and we were lucky enough to have David come to our school for 4 days free of charge and teach ALL of our students masterfully.”
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Mindful Defense
(3)
“David presented a self-defense seminar at my office.”
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Bodyfit KC
(48)
“I was never confident in the way I worked out and never appreciated the feeling of a good work out because I truly did not know what that felt like until I joined Body Fit.”
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Warriors Academy KC
(47)
Community
Life
BJJ
“The instructor was clearly a expert who focused on details, everyone was very welcoming, and I felt like a regular member of class after the first few minutes.”
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Brazil Academy
(49)
“As quiet, reserved, and non-confrontational children the confidence and skills they have learned in a controlled environment have been so good for them.”
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Kenukan Academy 拳友館
(30)
Black Belt
Sensei
Judo
“Kenukan Ryu integrates techniques from many styles of martial arts resulting in a well-rounded curriculum with an underlying theme of practicality and self-defense.”
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Kansas City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(48)
Traveling
Atmosphere
Learn
“Professor Jason Bircher has created a gym where people from all backgrounds (beginner to professional) can learn the sport and elevate their game all under one roof.”
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Ground Zero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
(20)
Team
Professor
Belts
“They offer many different approaches to self defense but the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu here is top notch!”
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Ryushinkan
(15)
Karate
Knowledge
Classes
“Finally after months of email exchanges I decided to leave Canada to go train with Tony and Lee, they were really generous and they opened my eyes to real karate, my vision was completely changed.”
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Japanese Karate Academy
(7)
Sensei
“It was essential to me to find a place that emphasized hard work, good technique, and practical application - as I was taught by my old instructor - over flashy kicks and how fast you can get a black belt.”
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Mill Creek Activity Center
(12)
“Very friendly staff, clean family oriented place”
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Lenexa Karate Academy
(2)
“Fantastic training for adults too - many black belts return to the 'open' classes to lead and instruct and guide new students.”
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Kick Martial Arts & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City
(48)
“We especially appreciate the interest that the teachers take in each student and their focus on developing character in addition to physical abilities.”
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Hero Martial Arts
(49)
Taekwondo
Goals
Respect
“They encourage their students and families to participate in activities they hold and we've become a part of the Millennium Family as well, even just being spectators.”
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Wildfire Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(37)
Walk
Knowledge
Team
“Wildfire is great because the instructors really care about making sure you understand the concepts you are applying and not just teaching “moves”.”
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Cast Iron Bjj
(46)
Opinion
Atmosphere
Train
“I've been training at Cast Iron for a while now; in addition to superb instruction, Josh Littleton offers jiu-jitsu training that is catered towards personal growth and sustainability.”
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Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City
(50)
Atmosphere
Belt
Travel
“From the first day I was at the academy I was treated with respect, the students thanked me for training with them, and they took an interest in learning my name.”
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Self-Defense Global KC
(22)
Learn
Self Defense
“I felt like even in just a couple of sessions I learned so much more about self defense than I knew previously, so even if you only have time or money for the trial, it is worth your while!”
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Ignite Jiu Jitsu and MMA Academy
(36)
Fitness Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Whether you've never stepped on the mats before and want to start training, or need a hardcore coach to push you to the next level in the fight game.”
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