The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 110 vetted & reviewed in the San Tan Valley area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in San Tan Valley
Age-Well Arizona
American Wushu Academy
Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy
Carlson Gracie Team AZ
Discovery Defense Arizona
East Mesa Karate
Essential Aikido
Evkm Self Defense & Fitness
Faction Combat Mixed Martial Arts Gym
Frame Strong
Gilbert Defense Arts
Gracie Barra East Mesa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
Gracie Barra Ocotillo Jiu Jitsu
Gracie Barra Queen Creek Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
Horse Lords
Kiko France BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
Next Level Krav Maga & BJJ
Patriot Martial Arts Academy
Revive Jiu Jitsu
Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Sharkside Jiu-Jitsu
Smart Academy UMA
Solid Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Universal Fitness AND Mixed Martial Arts
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Solid Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(27)
Confidence
Skills
Train
“Claudio is a master with his vast knowledge and true love he has for Jiu Jitsu you will gain not only techniques and moves but you will gain friendship!”
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Carlson Gracie Team AZ
(47)
“Even though that sounds like this academy might be harsh and tough, I can tell you that the coaches and staff are amazing at striking the right balance between “coaching” and having fun.”
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Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy
(50)
“I'm currently a white belt, and my BJJ skills have been significantly changed because of the coaching, teaching, other students, and general atmosphere here.”
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Faction Combat Mixed Martial Arts Gym
(48)
“Steve is a fantastic instructor, he doesn't just teach "cookie cutter" techniques, he teaches you that if one doesn't work, try another and works with you to figure out what works best for you.”
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East Mesa Karate
(47)
“The instructors in group classes and private classes have really built his confidence and we've already seen improvement in his endurance and motor skills.”
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Next Level Krav Maga & Gracie Humaita BJJ
(40)
Self Defense
Life
Skills
“World Champions Alpha Krav Maga has something for everyone: from absolute beginner to pro martial artist, stay at home mom to military servicemen, ages 3 and up.”
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Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(47)
“It began with getting my daughter enrolled in class to keep her active & learn some self defense techniques, not knowing if she'd like it or do well at it.”
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Gracie Barra Ocotillo Jiu Jitsu
(50)
“The coaches and professor are strong technicians and able to explain jiu jitsu in a way that an inexperienced person can understand and apply what has been taught.”
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Gilbert Defense Arts
(49)
Confidence
Class
Self Defense
“If you are looking for a martial arts program for your kids or training for yourself, you don't need to read anymore reviews, give Casey at GDA a call and make all your dreams come true.”
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Patriot Martial Arts Academy
(47)
“Great kids and adult classes taught by a skilled martial artist with a great ability to teach others & with real kindness and humility backed by an awesome family = 5 stars in my book.”
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Gracie Barra East Mesa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
(33)
Train
Valley
Skills
“To the Brazilians in Az, I highly recommend Gracie Barra East Mesa, all the teachers are Brazilian and you, like me, had problems with English, this won't stop you from training 👏”
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Gracie Barra Queen Creek Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
(15)
Bond
BJJ
Community
“The Gracie barra jiu jitsu school in Queen Creek is really a friendly place, with wonderful people and very familiar, its teachers and collaborators are patient and polite.”
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Revive Jiu Jitsu
(25)
Parents
Community
Self Defense
“His expertise and passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu shine through in every class, making it an enriching experience for both newbies and seasoned practitioners.”
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Universal Fitness AND Mixed Martial Arts
(12)
“Lutrario is such a great teacher, and the environment and community are exactly what I was looking for - encouraging, educational, and friendly, full of people eager to help each other.”
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Discovery Self Defense Arizona
(12)
Confidence
Environment
Community
“I've been taking this class for a few years and it's not only made me confident I can defend myself, it's given me a new way to challenge myself and new friends.”
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American Wushu Academy
(16)
“I can tell that Sifu Proano is a role model for my son and we are pleased that we have Sifu as my son's teacher and a friend, because we know teacher like him is not easy to find.”
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Essential Aikido
(6)
Self Defense
Sensei Tom
Life
“When my 13 year old daughter told me she wanted to begin martial arts training, I knew that it would be something she would enjoy, but I needed to find a dojo that offered a nurturing environment with people her own age and size.”
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Sharkside Jiu-Jitsu
(4)
Classes
Technique
“The instructor knows how to breakdown techniques to make it easily digestible.”
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Age-Well Arizona
(8)
“I suffer from some depression since my husband Charlie went home to be with the Lord in 2020 so Joe as given me an attitude adjustment when it was needed.”
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Horse Lords
“Believe it or not, we have riders who come through our clinics who have been attacked, know someone who has been attacked or has had to deal with a rude and unhappy person on the trail. Trail riders are experiencing people who are living on the trail...”
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Smart Academy UMA
“Universal Martial Art for Children, Teens, Adults and Seniors. Learn Self Defense while improving your overall health. Visit Spence Martial Art Academy at smartacademyuma.com.”
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Frame Strong
“Mike believes safety comes first with his students. This means that proper form and technique be used in ALL aspects of training. While it's necessary to push one's boundaries to grow as a person and to achieve one's goals, these boundaries should no...”
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Evkm Self Defense & Fitness
(50)
Energy
Endurance
Atmosphere
“That instructors are real and down to earth and when they are training us not only are they tracing us but they make sure everybody is having some fun while learning.”
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Kiko France BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
(49)
Competition
Valley
Environment
“His classes accommodate anyone who is involved, while still clearly posing a challenge to the upper level competitors who are helpful and inspire those around them daily.”
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