The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 147 vetted & reviewed in the Salem area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Salem
Ascent Martial Arts
Brazilian Top Team Happy Valley
Crossfit Hillsdale
Enso Jiu Jitsu
Fabiano Scherner Jiu Jitsu Molalla
Five Rings Jiu Jitsu
G.i.r.l.s. Gym
Gracie Barra Southwest Portland
Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Hyatt Training
Impact Jiu Jitsu
Krav Maga Salem
Next Level Martial Arts & Fitness
One With Heart
Parkside Self Defense
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Portland
Resolution Jiu Jitsu
Silverton Self Defense
Straight Blast Gym Portland
Tigers den MMA Academy
Via Potentia
W1 Taekwondo
Wilsonville Taekwondo Academy
Zanshin Martial Arts
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Krav Maga Salem
(20)
“Krav Maga Salem and their instructors are highly dedicated to delivering the very best and most innovative training techniques and methods to their students.”
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Impact Jiu Jitsu
(22)
Skilled
Confidence
Respect
“Highly recommend this gym for learning self defense, gaining confidence, and keeping in shape💪🏼 Positive Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value”
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Zanshin Martial Arts
(8)
Price
Judo
Karate
“" There is an instructor's assistant with an orange belt and a ponytail who is bossy, but I think the instructors are aware of that and never allow him to teach, but just allow him to help demonstrate and supervise.”
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Silverton Self Defense
(2)
“Great for getting to know the good part of your community.”
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Parkside Self Defense
(4)
“Our family loves this place, the family who run it are amazing.”
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Stronghold Jiu Jitsu
“Jiu jitsu is a highly effective, realistic martial art that emphasizes timing, leverage, and technique to defend oneself and to escape from, control, or defeat an opponent. It teaches holds designed to immobilize the attacker, break joints or bones, ...”
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Fabiano Scherner Jiu Jitsu Molalla
“Learn practical self defense, step your fitness up to the next level, and gain a great community. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays at NW Fitness and Strength in Molalla. On Saturdays your membership includes access to classes for kids and adults at...”
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Gracie Barra Southwest Portland
(38)
Martial Arts School, Sports & Fitness Instruction
“My husband started with Gracie Barra years ago in California and had trained with a few other schools when we were living in areas without access to a GB school and Gracie Barra is by far the best all around.”
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Brazilian Top Team Happy Valley
(48)
Skills
Environment
Train
“I'll say this on that topic - there's another very prominent national BJJ academy which has a location in the metro area - and they are the ones who insist you buy multiple pieces of equipment with their branding on it.”
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Enso Jiu Jitsu
(34)
Learn
Train
Skill
“I have been a part of Enso jiu jitsu now for 6 months and am so impressed with the class structure and member participation that I recommend everyone to come give a class a try.”
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Next Level Martial Arts & Fitness
(28)
Learning
Strength Training
Questions
“I never thought I would enjoy having my body put into positions that I never thought was possible by aggressive but nice men and women, but this is what I think about at night and what I am excited for the next day!”
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Resolution Jiu Jitsu
(13)
Train
Environment
Technique
“I've been training for 15 years with various coaches and teams and I have never been more at home than when I'm training with Evan at Resolution Jiu Jitsu.”
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Ascent Martial Arts
(13)
“I looked at many other martial arts schools in the area, and this one was far more in alignment with how I want my children to grow — where they learn self-belief, honesty, discipline and self-esteem.”
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Wilsonville Taekwondo Academy
(12)
Learning
Master
Energy
“He is innately good at connecting with kids and encouraging them to improve both physically and mentally at each class, which makes sense given that he has a masters degree in physical education.”
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Five Rings Jiu Jitsu
(43)
BJJ
Competition
Belts
“I was impressed to hear my young 3/4 year old students using terms that few programs believe young children are capable of practicing and reflecting on—respect; responsibility for self and to others; flexibility; determination; perseverance; courage ...”
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Hyatt Strength + Wellness
(50)
“While i don't think Hyatt is necessarily just a “transformation” gym, as they are welcoming of all types and goals, what helped me most having that consistent support from everyone i encountered here (and i mean everyone even trainers that I'd never ...”
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Straight Blast Gym Portland
(45)
Classes
Facility
Questions
“When I got into powerlifting seriously about ten years ago, I took to it like flies take to sh*t—I was naturally strong, and good coaches were able to take me to really incredible strength numbers.”
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W1 Taekwondo
(50)
Respect
Skills
Fun
“Immediately Master Adrian asked him if he was ok, encouraged him to keep going, but more importantly demonstrated empathy saying with a level of calm, "I have had many falls like that".”
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Tigerstyle Combat Sports
(49)
Skill
Train
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The Head coach Achilles is a great guy I came in a little early to stretch and the kids class was going on, let's just say I can't wait for Achilles to work with my son when he's old enough!”
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One With Heart Martial Arts + Self Defense
(47)
“During this time with Mas Guru Agong and the instructors at OWH I've learned how to breathe during intense conflict & harassment, have gained patience and strength both physically and mentally, and found a community that really means a lot to me.”
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G.i.r.l.s. Gym
(45)
Community
Confidence
Understanding
“I've experienced a fair amount of both successful and unsuccessful matches, and I've never been made to feel as though losing was anything other than just one more learning experience to draw from in the future.”
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Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Portland
(50)
Learn
Environment
Knowledge
“Aaron, Carston, and Eddie are all super knowledgeable and great at teaching technique in general, as well as tailoring their approach and coaching to different styles and body types.”
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Southwest Portland Martial Arts and Crossfit Hillsdale
(44)
Skills
BJJ
Classes
“I have recommended SWPDXMA to every single one of my friends, especially those seeking the highest quality martial arts instruction and just an overall healthy and community-oriented environment for their children and their families.”
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Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(44)
Environment
Atmosphere
Passion
“The instructors are second to none, displaying unmatched expertise, patience, and dedication, creating an environment where gender is never a barrier and where every student is treated as an equal.”
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