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The Jiu Jitsu Company

(50)

Changing Rooms
Teach
Mats

“I'm a relative beginner and have a great time rolling with a range of folks from white to brown belts, with the higher belts making me work for it, but also not just submitting me within 3 seconds (which I know they could).”

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Kid's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Old City, Philadelphia Now enrolling ages 6-13! Our organized class and practice structure teaches kids step by step how to become skillful Jiu Jitsu players. They will develop a healthy and fun relationship with Martial Arts and sport that can last a lifetime. Try Jiu Jitsu in a welcoming environment, with instructors who are Safesport certified via the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation. We offer a FREE WEEK trial to all new students. Come check us out!

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Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai

(49)

Class
Door
Learn

“The comradery, sportsmanship and love of the sport brings out the best in each and every person that steps on these mats and is a testament to the highest level of instruction and training balance studios offers.”

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Water and Rock Studio

(49)

Fun
Email
Goats

“The team at Water and Rocks are very kind and helpful, and they have a great farm out in Quakertown.”

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Focus Karate

(6)

“I've been training here for a year and love it.”

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Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu

(48)

Artist
Summer School
Judo

“Although I've always ran out of breath at the end of each session (not to mention always getting tapped out), I noticed that I've been improving my strength both physically and mentally.”

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Shorty's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(50)

Competition
Timers
BJJ

“They have a FREE women's class every single week, open to everyone (I'm non-binary), and they offer new people a free trial of classes, making trying BJJ out really accessible for everyone.”

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Daniel Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Philadelphia

(50)

Class
Black Belts
Train

“Now, I'm taking all classes (Juijitsu Including No Gi and Gi, Muay Thai, Kick boxing, MMA striking and wrestling) that were offered by Renzo because people are so nice and helpful here.”

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SAS Philadelphia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(50)

Train
Individuals
Professor

“SAS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been such a phenomenal experience - the environment is welcoming for beginners and also very women-friendly, with specific open-mat days with women only etc.”

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Commando Krav Maga and Diamond Mixed Martial Arts

(45)

Confidence
Lose Weight
Classes

“Master joe will help you through any struggle in life with equipping you with tools that will help you master your physical training while establishing a great mindset about working out and eating healthy to take you to the next level.”

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Martinez BJJ Fitness Center

(39)

Environment
Competitive
Learn

“Wide range of skill and sizes, very cordial and welcoming atmosphere for newcomers and they even have showers which tends to be pretty rare in my experience.”

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Diverse Body Sculpturing Inc

(36)

Massage
Train
Plan

“Mika'il created a training program that fits my physical capabilities and before we start each training session he has always asked me how I feel, it anything hurts.”

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Osagame Martial Arts and Fitness

(11)

BJJ
Judo

“Sense Ray I am so humbled with this experience thank you so much for making this such a welcoming experience once aging your dojo reminded me why I fall in love with Judo”

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Lmtlss

(24)

Fitness
Self Defense
Skills

“Moreover kickboxing with J burns more calories through challenging workouts which develops my power, speed, strength and engage my brain, improve my reaction time.”

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Asian World Of Martial Arts

(3)

Uniform

“Due to the fact that I am not being paid and donate my time to these children from low-income homes, my budget for uniforms, t-shirts, and patches was very small.”

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Magen Tactical Defense Krav Maga

(7)

Skills

“Great instructor have only been doing Krav Maga at Magen tactical for nearly two months it's a great work out with the added plus of leaning self defense from a professional operator highly recommend if you want to learn to defend your self”

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Gentle Palm Martial Arts Center

(6)

“Amazing staff.”

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Semper Fi Academy

(11)

Kickboxing

“I have loss at least 50 pounds from the woman's cardio kick boxing class!”

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Brach's MMA

(39)

Black Belt
Teens
Professor

“Ken Brach( owner) is a very accomplished high level black belt who teaches ALL the beginner/ intermediate classes in a manner that is structured and approachable.”

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Martial Arts Fitness Center

(12)

“Martial Arts Fitness Center was recommended to us by a friend and we are so happy we tried it out!”

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East Montgomery Martial Arts Academy LLC

(50)

Community
Teens
Discipline

“This dojo (school) teaches not only self defense but philosophy, morals, respect, discipline, how to accomplish ones goals, and the importance of a positive mental attitude.”

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Beacon Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness

(46)

Shape
Atmosphere
Facility

“I really hope I will get the ability to return to Beacon in the future, but in the meantime I know I've fallen in love with MMA for life and plan to keep training whereever and whenever I can.”

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Ataraxis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

(50)

Train
Self-Defense
BJJ

“Randy & Laura Aiken run an academy with a great vibe , high attention to detail, small class sizes and one of the cleanest BJJ schools you will ever train at.”

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East West Karate

(50)

“She has been really communicative and friendly throughout, and from watching her interactions with the more experienced parents, its not just because we are new.”

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New Jersey Martial Arts

(50)

Compete
Intimidating
Professor

“Marco's expertise and commitment to his students' success shine through in every aspect of the gym, making it the premier destination for anyone serious about mastering the art of mixed martial arts.”

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Average Cost	$288
Minimum cost	$188
Maximum cost	$562
Avg Per Hour Rates	$75

Best Self-Defense Classes in Philadelphia, PA

The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 175 vetted & reviewed in the Philadelphia area.

The Jiu Jitsu Company

Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai

Water and Rock Studio

Focus Karate

Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu

Shorty's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Daniel Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Philadelphia

SAS Philadelphia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Commando Krav Maga and Diamond Mixed Martial Arts

Martinez BJJ Fitness Center

Diverse Body Sculpturing Inc

Osagame Martial Arts and Fitness

Lmtlss

Asian World Of Martial Arts

Magen Tactical Defense Krav Maga

Gentle Palm Martial Arts Center

Semper Fi Academy

Brach's MMA

Martial Arts Fitness Center

East Montgomery Martial Arts Academy LLC

Beacon Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness

Ataraxis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

East West Karate

New Jersey Martial Arts

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