Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi South Side
- Respect
- Individual
- Family
“My daughter's focus and coordination have improved immensely and I would recommend them to any parent with children with impulsivity and inattentiveness issues.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 394 vetted & reviewed in the Pittsburgh area.
Snapping Turtle Jiu Jitsu
“It's a family friendly environment and even offers classes for adults too.”
The Academy of Martial Arts and Fitness
- Learn
- Students
- Train
“If you are looking to train at an authentic fight gym or you are just looking to get into the best shape of your life, look no further than, The Academy (Greentree).”
True Believer Jiu Jitsu
- Environment
- Mats
- Facility
“Jake and the rest of the TB team are the most challenging, passionate, fun, and motivating people you can ever be around in both the sport and generally speaking.”
Armezzani Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Students
- Learn
- Professor
“This place offers a great opportunity for anyone (especially newcomers) looking to improve their life in an environment that breeds winners and success.”
Pennsylvania Combat Sports
- Students
- Shape
- Work
“In just under 2 months' time worth of lessons, I have dropped 10 lbs, gained a huge amount of cardio endurance, and most importantly, I have learned many non-physical lessons about improving myself such as discipline, how I conduct myself, and self-c...”
Steel City Martial Arts
- Students
- Mat
- Sensei
“Finally, a friend from out of town told me I should try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and that anyone can start at any age and you don't have to be young to start and talked me in to it.”
Stout PGH
- MMA
- Renzo Gracie
- Town
“As I often say to others in the gym; we are the blessed ones who have not only been given the opportunities to become better people, but we seek them and look to support one another and push ourselves within them daily.”
Pittsburgh Combat Club
- Confident
- Feel
- Teach
“I recommend PCC to anyone who is looking to learn how to defend themselves in real world situations, regardless of age, gender, or previous knowledge of martial arts.”
High Ground Jiu-Jitsu
- Learn
- Train
- MMA
“The classes give you the feeling as though it's personalized towards you and the instructors take the time to meet with every student to make sure you understand the concept and purpose of everything they teach.”
West Karate & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Weirton
- Students
- Atmosphere
- Family
“Yeah me and my son are very impressed with the way west karate is being ran with Tony Fernandez I like to work my son loves his work and we get a lot of good experiences from it I even started working out myself from going and watching my son in his ...”
Lioness Martial Arts
- Self-Defense
- Women
“I highly recommend it for any woman who would like to learn more about awareness, confidence and defense skills.”
Octane Martial Arts
- Atmosphere
- Learn
- Coaches
“My son and I are both students there and I would recommend this place to anyone with good intentions of learning the arts, making great friends and solid relationships along the journey.”
PKA Karate Academy
“The teachers are awesome, and curriculum has taught him how to strive for a goal and not give up.”
Tang Soo Do Karate College
- Patient
“He is great with my kids AND SHOWS A LEVEL OF PASSION I HAVE RARELY EVER SEEN FROM AN INSTRUCTOR”
Empower Jiu Jitsu
- Coach
- Learning
“Not only Jason knows his stuff he is also one of those instructors that can make it fun and interesting.”
Full Circle Karate
- Discipline
- Self Defense
- Learning
“In addition to learning to defend their selves, Discipline, Honor, Respect, Courtesy, and most importantly Self-control were emphasized while having fun at the same time.”
Gracie Allegiance
“Flexible hours, affordable price, seminars with big names in the jiu jitsu world, teammates that are always willing to help, clean mats, clean changing rooms and clean bathrooms, easy parking.”
Sifu Slaughter's Kung Fu and Tai Chi in Cranberry
“I do not hesitate to recommend his business as a place for students to learn excellent martial arts skills along with many values that are rarely being taught these days.”
Self Defense Training Services in Pittsburgh, PA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$185
Maximum cost
$555
National Average
$284
Avg Per Hour Rates
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