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Gracie Barra Santa Barbara

(29)

Jiu Jitsu
Environment
Family

“You will not only learn from the best Jiu-Jitsu technician around, but will benefit tremendously from all the other benefits that Jiu-Jitsu training provides, such as an incredible boost in confidence, heightened fitness and levels and obviously, rea...”

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Santa Barbara Women's Self Defense

(1)

“Teri & Ian did a great job of teaching our daughters some basic, yet important, self-defense techniques in their Off to College Self Defense course.”

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805 Defense

(4)

“They came with clean, quality equipment for us to use and provided clear instructions that didn't beat around the bush in terms of possible real life situations.”

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Koei Kan Karate-Santa Barbara

(3)

“After trials and tribulations at other locations here in SB, I finally found the perfect professional karate environment for my six year old.”

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Jang's Soo Bahk Do

(2)

“More than just the movement of martial art; he instills disipline, self-control, situational awareness, respect, and fun into each session.”

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Karate Studio

(3)

“This organization has helped me build as a person and now I know that I can defend myself.”

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Paragon Boxing and MMA

(1)

“Best gym in Santa Barbara, hands down.”

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ISO Defense & Fitness

(5)

Train

“The ISO practice is practical and we are carefully watched and encouraged to adapt for physical limitations, or push harder and push through tough situations— and I find myself using the tenets and lessons learned on the mat during my working day.”

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Paragon Goleta Academy

(19)

Coaches
Students
Learn

“You will learn things about yourself that you did not know, about your strengths and weaknesses, and all with a supportive team of coaches and team-mates to guide you along your Jiu Jitsu path.”

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Family Martial Arts Centers

(30)

Learning
Sensei
Self Esteem

“My son has been attending for just a little over a month and he is already showing signs of improvement in his self esteem, he absolutely loves coming to these sessions and will continue to do so!”

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CKD Academy of Martial Arts

(25)

Sensei
Parent's
Boys

“I feel they go above and beyond any other place with providing kids extra practice with Open Dojo Saturday's and giving us parent's a break (and the kids have so much fun) with Parent's Night Out.”

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ICE Urban Combat Martial Arts

(2)

“The quality of instruction is unparalleled and the practical approach to martial arts, including Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do, makes the time you spend here invaluable.”

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Paragon of Santa Maria

(9)

“The facilities are very good, with high quality mats, and plenty of space for training and rolling.”

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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Nipomo

(9)

Self-Defense

“I found Coach Jeff and Central Coast Jiu-Jitsu Academy through his connection with the Gracie family, who are at the cutting edge of jiu-jitsu- using ancient techniques, combining them with battle-proven real world concepts in which a bigger, stronge...”

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Candal's Martial Arts

(26)

Learn
Confidence
Family

“Victor's amazing energy gets everyone ready for an awesome work out regardless how young or old you're and at the end of the night you will always walk away with your head held high and a smile on your face.”

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Brazilian Top Team Long Beach

(30)

Train
Professor
Game

“You'll never get the impression that he's dialing it in and reading out of BJJ book; instead you'll get a no-nonsense breakdown of techniques, specific advice on how to adapt the techniques to your specific game, and sometimes a funny story or joke ...”

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Dream Martial Arts and Fitness

(30)

Dream Team Uniform, Boxing Gloves

“An amazing gym have been here for the open mat 3 times now and it is truly the epitome of the Jiu-jitsu culture respect, motivation, and honor i feel like i just walked into my home gym when i walk in the door greeted with smiles and hellos coach jef...”

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Sky Martial Arts Simi Valley

(29)

Learn
Happy
Son

“All of the Leaders, Instructors and Master take great care to the proper forms and there are enough of them in each class that if your child is struggling or not getting the form quite right, one of them is there to help so your kid gets the proper a...”

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Rekm

(28)

Learn
Woman
Belt

“And I cannot thank Sensei Roy Elghanayan enough, as I've had one of the hardest lives you could possibly have which is I have not seen my DAD for 28 years and I have not seen my MOTHER for about 15 years, lived before in one of the toughest neighborh...”

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Shaolin American Self Defense Academy

(23)

Sensei
Adults
Heart

“The dojo itself is welcoming with knowledgeable and fun instructors in Senseis Donnie, Lucas, Jared, and many guests instructors that visit, all providing multi-faceted perspectives on the art to supplement curriculum and allow adaptation for persona...”

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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu

(28)

Students
Mats
Knowledge

“If you are looking into training jiu jitsu in LA, lucky you, the city you live in is jiu jitsu mecca and there are many options - but do yourself a favor and put 10th planet west LA at or near the top of your list.”

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Kenshokan Martial Arts

(12)

Sensei
Confidence
Learn

“It gives them a controlled environment to release that "boy energy", they learn discipline and respect, it builds self confidence, they learn self defense/anti bullying tricks and best of all they have fun.”

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Martial Arts Training Alliance

(7)

Karate

“Vince is definitely one of the best karate instructors I've encountered in all my years of going to different Dojos.”

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Self Defense Firearms Training

(19)

Information
Knowledge

“When I finished my Basic Handgun Training from Gregg and his associates , I felt way more confident in my Pistol Skills, but more importantly, a better understanding of the Laws concerning Firearms.”

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Average Cost	$265
Minimum cost	$173
Maximum cost	$517
Avg Per Hour Rates	$69

Best Self-Defense Classes in Santa Barbara, CA

The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 156 vetted & reviewed in the Santa Barbara area.

Gracie Barra Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Women's Self Defense

805 Defense

Koei Kan Karate-Santa Barbara

Jang's Soo Bahk Do

Karate Studio

Paragon Boxing and MMA

ISO Defense & Fitness

Paragon Goleta Academy

Family Martial Arts Centers

CKD Academy of Martial Arts

ICE Urban Combat Martial Arts

Paragon of Santa Maria

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Nipomo

Candal's Martial Arts

Brazilian Top Team Long Beach

Dream Martial Arts and Fitness

Sky Martial Arts Simi Valley

Rekm

Shaolin American Self Defense Academy

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu

Kenshokan Martial Arts

Martial Arts Training Alliance

Self Defense Firearms Training

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