The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 200 vetted & reviewed in the Saint Charles area.
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Axiom Martial Arts
Blue Wave Life
Blue Wave Martial Arts & Fitness
Gracie Barra Chesterfield Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense
Gracie Barra O’Fallon
Gracie Barra Saint Peters Mo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
Gracie Barra West County
Hapkido Jin Joong Kwan
Jamma Jermaine Andre Mixed Martial Arts
Kali Academy
Lyndell Institute of Tae Kwon Do
North Broadway Jiu Jitsu
Purler Combat Academy
Red Fitness Lounge
Revive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Saint Charles MMA and BJJ
Shin-Gane Aikido Dojo
TACFIT Lake Saint Louis
Team Vaghi Headquarters
Total Harmony Integrated Wellness
Tracy’s Karate Studio
Tracy’s Karate Studio
White Dragon Judo
World Martial Arts Academy
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Saint Charles MMA and BJJ
(44)
Boxing
Self Defense
Skill
“The skill level is high, and the students are held to high standards, but the coaches and other students are willing help you meet those high standards.”
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Kali Academy
(5)
“Very knowledgeable staff in all areas of self deference and martial arts.”
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Jamma Jermaine Andre Mixed Martial Arts
(18)
Life
Awareness
Fitness
“I have worked with Jermaine (or Master chief as the students call him) for over 2 years; he not only taught me how to defend myself using effective techniques but, most importantly, he taught me discipline, awareness, and how to harness tranquility.”
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Gracie Barra Chesterfield Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense
(50)
Classes
Facilities
Knowledge
“Compared to other martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is more practical in the sense that it teaches kids how to deal with bullies at school and stand up for themselves both physically and mentally.”
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Gracie Barra Saint Peters Mo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
(48)
Confidence
Skills
Knowledge
“My oldest son who has taken BJJ to the competitive level in his first year has been dominating in competition, even against kids who have been training for years longer than him!”
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Gracie Barra O'Fallon
(50)
Class
Shape
Learning Environment
“For parents who are interested in joining, there are adult-level classes available, offering a wonderful opportunity to learn alongside your child or to pursue your own journey in Jujutsu.”
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White Dragon Judo
(6)
Learned
“Informative, Helpful, Good with kids etc, only complaint is for bigger customers the mat stubs and could break toes and feet if not extreamly careful when running or moveing.”
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Revive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(40)
Environment
Traveling
Noon
“We have gotten to know the owners through our cafe, and in the process our son has started working out there and absolutely loves the culture, the challenge, the excellent instruction.”
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Tracy's Karate Studio
(11)
Skills
Stars
Lessons
“I'm an Ironworker, got pretty dirty building the new dealership next door and the kind folks at Tracy's let me use their changing room to clean up.”
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North Broadway Jiu Jitsu
(34)
Train
Practice
Teaching
“If you are looking for a fun and different way to exercise while developing a skill that can be used to protect yourself or your family this is a great place to check out.”
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Gracie Barra West County
(50)
Professor
Shape
Healthy
“Aside from the self defense techniques that they've learned, they're also learning to be more disciplined, and have strengthen their focus on daily tasks.”
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Team Vaghi Headquarters
(50)
Professor
Skill
Compete
“Professor Rodrigo is very professional, polite, and a high ranking black belt under the man many would argue to be the greatest BJJ practitioner to ever live (Rickson Gracie).”
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Lyndell Institute of Tae Kwon Do
(32)
Taekwondo
Confidence
Yoga
“We general attend classes 2 days a week, we enjoy the instructors, format of classes (not always the same), the students/community is very welcoming and kind.”
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Red Fitness Lounge
(38)
Goals
Needs
Environment
“The facilities are top notch, the staff is professional and highly skilled, and I would recommend to anyone interested that they give it a try - I can candidly say it was one of the best decisions I've made for myself.”
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Tacfit Lake Saint Louis
(11)
Breath
Train
Health
“The breathing techniques, mobility and strength training combined have allowed me to use those skills in everyday life at work, with my kids and in stressful situations.”
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Tracy's Karate Studio
(15)
Confidence
Skills
Kenpō
“I have gotten to know all of the instructors as well (Drew, Bill, and Brad), and each one of them are friendly and know their stuff!”
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Total Harmony Integrated Wellness
(5)
“As a yoga practitioner of over 20 years, I would like to say that Maureen's current online yoga practice is spot on, it's always gentle but then she injects just a few poses that give you that light, aah feeling that is why I do Yoga.”
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Blue Wave Life
“Learning perfect control, explosive power, composure under stressful situations, and dynamic leadership are just a few topics that are part of the learning process. The training here is very vigorous, which leads to a very high fitness level. There i...”
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Shin-Gane Aikido Dojo
(3)
Sensei
“The sensei is very enthusiastic and the class goes by very fast because it is fun and exciting ,Every student is very helpful and accommodating to each others needs and ability .”
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Hapkido Jin Joong Kwan
(30)
Self Defense
Teens
Happier
“She always tries to stay positive but I could always tell she really been going through some serious stress and depression that more than counciling was needed and I did alot of research prior to making the choice of going here but I am so grateful t...”
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World Martial Arts Academy of Crestwood
(26)
“My son is on the Spectrum and Master Winkler and his family (yes, family) work well with bringing out the best in my son and helping my son learn to control himself.”
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Purler Combat Academy
(18)
Wrestling
Train
Name
“Honestly, I joined because my 2 boys are members of the wrestling academy and it was way too convenient (I've always had that itch to learn Jiu-jitsu, just always had an excuse).”
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Blue Wave Martial Arts & Fitness
(17)
“Dave and his crew are so nice, the other people who attend classes are so nice - even though it was so far outside of my comfort zone it was okay, better than okay.”
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Axiom Martial Arts
(6)
“My 4 year old is in the Little Kickers class and she has so much fun, but doesn't realize she is also learning respect, patience, gross motor skills, and self defense.”
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