The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 190 vetted & reviewed in the San Antonio area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in San Antonio
Brazilian Top Team
Buck & Doe’s Mercantile
Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu San Antonio
Christian Taekwondo League
Ferocious Fitness Boxing Gym
Gfteam San Antonio
Gracie Barra San Antonio- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
Gracie Jiu Jitsu San Antonio
Grappling Zone San Antonio
Kingdom Martial Arts Academy
Kuk Sool Won of Alamo Heights
Kung Jung Mu Sul
Legacy Martial Arts
Marra Senki Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Ohana Academy Northeast
Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Rodrigo Pinheiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ronin MMA Texas
Sanchin Karate School Open
Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu
Team Delima (Dominion MMA
Team Shark
Ultimate Submission Academy-Texas
Universal Judo
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Team Shark
(27)
Health
Goals
Mats
“Within the 6 week challenge I have rebuilt myself into a better & stronger individual—If you put in the work, Professor Daniel will not let you fail.”
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Brazilian Top Team
(26)
Muay Thai
World Championship
Train
“Brazilian Top Team was the only place to return my call and I was able to jump right in , I was welcomed by everyone and loved the expirence , the quality of instruction was fantastic and would highly recommend this place from beginner to expert .”
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Marra Senki Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(29)
Adults
Patient
Classes
“Prices are fair, and you get what you pay for which is learning high quality martial arts with solid fundamentals that isn't watered down by any means, and much more at this gym.”
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Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu San Antonio
(28)
Skill
Family
Learn
“Carlson Gracie is a BJJ gym I would highly recommend going to, whether your goal is to get really good at BJJ, or just gain some experience grappling with other students!”
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Ohana Academy Northeast
(30)
Muay Thai
UFC
Train
“Aaron also brings in concepts from Judo (He is also a Black Belt Judo) and wrestling to enhance his students repertoire of technics and tactics for their overall skill development.”
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Kingdom Martial Arts Academy
(30)
Trip
Mind
Knowledge
“Amazing routines over a short span of time of 2 weeks made me faster and stronger and quicker reaction time amazing class recommend over any martial arts class?”
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Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Adults
Town
Professor
“I just got back into Jui Jitsu, but I had travel work time coming up, I didn't want to lose that mentality and progress so I asked my coach for a place he recommended while in San Antonio, immediately, he said to go here--for good reason.”
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Gfteam San Antonio
(29)
World Championship
Goals
Train
“Amazing training atmosphere, everyone is super friendly and humble, excellent jiujitsu training for high level or beginners and super clean facilities!!”
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Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(25)
Competition
Family
Learn
“Overall, this is the place to learn BJJ all while having fun training in self-defense, sport, and competition (yes, this academy does frequent competitions and they're so fun!”
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Gracie Barra San Antonio- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
(29)
Safety
Adults
Skills
“Even when rolling with guys who are much stronger and heavier than I am, I feel safe and appropriately challenged because they've been taught to focus on technique rather than their muscular or size advantages.”
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Legacy Martial Arts
(27)
Pricing
Individual
Adult
“The workouts are great as well keeping you moving with a high pace enough to try to burn you down but keep you going to push yourself to achieve your own goals.”
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Sanchin Karate School Open
(27)
Students
Learning
Sensei
“Having only a limited amount of experience with martial arts, I was nervous at first, but Master Eduardo was very reassuring and led the class step by step through everything that we needed to know.”
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Grappling Zone San Antonio
(30)
Family
Coach
Learn
“The head instructor, Lyn Jones, is a world-class competitor with a ton of knowledge and gift of teaching it to others, but more importantly, he cares for his students and you can trust him 100% with your kids and your own safety.”
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Ferocious Fitness Boxing Gym
(21)
Goals
Professional
Team
“I am 59 years old I just started this program and I love it here everyone is very encouraging and professional it's one of the best workouts I've ever had.”
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Ronin MMA Texas
(30)
Facility
Environment
Coaches
“My 10 yr old didn't have any experience in MMA but now after only 4 weeks he's very knowledgeable and excited to get home to show me and his mother what he's learned.”
“One of the best you have no business going anywhere else if you're in south Texas”
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Rodrigo Pinheiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(28)
Environment
Skill
Competitive
“Alex was so personable during the initial call, explained all the program details and even listened to me and my concerns with bullying my son had been experiencing in school.”
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Christian Taekwondo League
(15)
Family
Learning
“I was only there for a week of camp that was originally for my little sister but I ended up going instead, I really enjoyed it and looking forward to going again and seeing everyone there friendly atmosphere and environment highly recommend”
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Ultimate Submission Academy-Texas
(13)
School Sports Team, Martial Arts School
“The most important thing for me when looking for a gym was looking for a good support system as well… I couldn't be happier with my Ultimate Submission Academy family.”
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Kung Jung Mu Sul
(22)
Skills
Students
Learn
“Having been in the martial arts business for over 20 years, it gives me great pride to see what Mr Aaron has accomplished for his students (old and new) at this studio.”
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu San Antonio
(12)
Learned
“With that said, I ended up going to another school (for now) due to location, however the lesson learned here I was able to actually retain and employ multiple times in my other school.”
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Team Delima (Dominion MMA
(29)
Strategy
MMA
Knowledge
“He is an excellent Black Belt and although I was just a visitor from out of town I was treated with respect and definitely left more knowledgeable and with new skills.”
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Universal Judo
(8)
Family
Coach
“Great Club to be in...”
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Kuk Sool Won of Alamo Heights
(8)
Karate Classes For Adults, Korean Martial Arts, Karate Classes For Kids
“My 2 boys (ages 6 and 9) just started at Kuk Sool Won of Alamo Heights a little over a month ago and we have been super impressed by the staff and instructors!”
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