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Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
“My grandchildren, a male 8 years old and a female 6 years old are learning so many self defense skills as well as learning discipline and how to focus in general.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in San Mateo, CA
The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 153 vetted & reviewed in the San Mateo area.
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Impact! Kickboxing Fitness
Aerial Silks Specialty Classes, Mma and Agility Group-X Classes, Kickboxing
“The instructors I had were so helpful and welcoming (Erik, Erika, Jinnia, Grace, and Kenny) and fellow students and front desk staff were kind and motivated.”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu San Mateo
Kickboxing, Kids Martial Arts, Self Defense
“He really fosters a great training environment as he cares about helping me with my technique and always makes me feel welcome every time I go to class!”
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Caio Terra Academy
“Thank you Nick and Caio for the awesome support you have given over the years to the coaches and students of Performance Martial Arts Academy in Roseburg and Springfield, OR.”
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Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
“From the warm reception to the expert guidance of the skilled instructors, the academy provides a welcoming environment suitable for practitioners of all levels.”
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Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Competitor
- Learn
- Mat
“This place has the cleanest mats of any place I've been to, encouraging teammates even on days when you feel like you have the flexibility of a concrete block, and welcoming and patient coaches if you're new.”
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Evolve Training Center
“You truly get what you put in, but the overall environment, alongside the staff, coaches, and the members is what truly keeps me coming back daily not only to better my skills but also health.”
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King's Martial Arts Academy
- Discipline
- Respect
- Black Belts
“One of their first lessons they teach to rank up is the idea that "fighting is wrong", and they focus on defending yourself to get away rather than attacking.”
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Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy
- Competitive
- Judo
- Son
“My kids have been students here since 2015 and it's been rewarding to see my kids' growth and maturity thru the meticulous instruction and discipline of the academy.”
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Silicon Valley Kung Fu Academy
“My son has been going here for 5 years and he really loves the activities and the tournaments where he gets to win Medals, 🏆Trophies great great Kung Fu teacher.”
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AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy
- Learn
“The head instructor Antonio Braga Neto is truly world class, he's super technical, and very patient.”
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Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- Competitors
- Community
- Learn
“Matheus is a great instructor, he teaches the fundamentals and sprinkles in fun and exciting challenges, positional sparring, flow rolls, etc to keep you guessing and to keep training exciting.”
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Empire Jiu Jitsu
- Concepts
- People
- Technical
“Kurt and Jake are some of the most passionate people on the planet about BJJ, every time I get a chance to make it to the Bay you will find me here training!”
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Gloglo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Belts
- Mats
- Train
“I've trained at a couple different BJJ schools before finding Gloglo's and I find that Gloglo's is the most family friend BJJ school I've encountered.”
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Aikido by the Bay
- Atmosphere
- Classes
- Self Defense
“The adult classes are great for all ages (our newest member is 70yo) and backgrounds (I danced ballet for 26 years), no previous martial arts experience required.”
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San Jose Boxing & Fitness
- Strength
- Skills
- Learn
“The people here are will be respectful of your fitness levels and will work with you to be better, not the typical "look at the mirror" patronage you get accustomed to in gyms.”
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Heroes Martial Arts
- Learn
- Train
- Mats
“The reason why I joined this academy is because they're very welcoming, the coaches are all very helpful, the mats are very clean, and especially because there is no ego here!!”
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Bay Jiu-Jitsu
- Train
- Learn
“In addition, you don't realize how good Stephan is at explaining positions until you train with other black belts and realize high level belts don't always equal great teachers.”
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Peace of Mind
- Jeet Kune do
- Boxing
- Community
“I have been taking personal training and boxing sessions weekly with Tim for over a year focusing on Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, Kali, Western Boxing and Savate Boxing.”
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Marco Nascimento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“He had the biggest facility (and that was before this new, even bigger, location in Foster City), best schedule with daily lunch and evening classes (and now 6:30am too!”
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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- Tournaments
- Adults
- Discipline
“My son competes several times a year in tournaments, and Alex and Gianni are always there to support him, regardless of when or where or how long the tournaments are”
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Saiko Fitness and Martial Arts
- Cristiano
- Belt
- Judo
“What I found was a supportive group of great people that take the time to help everyone regardless of skill level, physical level and amount of available time to train.”
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510 Judo
- Adults
- Learn
- Environment
“I have a black belt in Aikido and decades of experience in martial arts and for me Sensei Jonah has been one of the best martial arts teachers l have ever had.”
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Team Santos Jiu Jitsu
- Competitions
- Community
- MMA
“Walked in a small gym when I was 19 years old, tried my first day at jiu jitsu with team Santos almost 5 years later I'm still lucky to be training with them.”
Self Defense Training Services in San Mateo, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$176
Maximum cost
$526
National Average
$269
Avg Per Hour Rates
$71
$234
$363
Typical price range is based on
297 cost profiles
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