The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 141 vetted & reviewed in the Scottsdale area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Scottsdale
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Scottsdale
12th Street Jiu-Jitsu
753 Academy
Advanced Defense Solutions LLC
Barrafit Fitness Studio Scottsdale
Cactus Jiu Jitsu Academy
Evkm Self Defense & Fitness
Exodus Jiu-Jitsu
Fluid Martial Arts Academy
Full Circle Jujitsu
Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix
Impact Jiu Jitsu Fountain Hills
Inner Circle Protection and Defense
Integrative Wing Chun Phoenix
Karstadt Taekwon-Do ITF
Kiko France BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
Loco Dojo
Maccabees Krav Maga
One Love Grappling Arts
Paradise Valley School Of Karate
Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts & Healing Center
Reality Defense Training
TSF Self Defense Systems
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Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
(27)
Learn
Skills
Sensei
“Mr Boggs not only helped me feel mass amounts of confidence in my self defense skills, but helped enhance the confidence in my own self as a young women.”
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Reality Defense Training
(30)
Student
Confidence
Women
“I have been taught how to effectively manage confrontation and, if necessary, defend myself against physical aggression in real-life situations on the street”
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Kiko France BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
(30)
Knowledge
Coach
Family
“I've not only learned a lot of great techniques since joining, but I've also had tons of fun, met a lot of great people, and got some of the best workouts I have ever had.”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Scottsdale
(30)
Community
Coach
Sauna
“I've been training under steeyle since 2018, the bottom line is that there is no better school to train at, whether it's switching from another school or you are a beginner, 10th planet scottsdale is great for all walks of life, old or young, man, wo...”
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Integrative Wing Chun Phoenix
(20)
Sifu
Job
Student
“Sifu Spain & his primary Wing Chun instructor Ivan are inter-discipline trained; hence, Integrative Wing Chun which incorporates Practical Techniques from other proven martial arts such as Muay Thai & Capoeira.”
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Barrafit Fitness Studio Scottsdale
(12)
Coaches
Feel
Skilled
“The nutrition tracking, check point weight ins and the one-on-one attention the staff provides each individual with is what keeps me excited to come back to each and every class.”
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Cactus Jiu Jitsu Academy
(9)
Confidence
BJJ
“My older son even had a one on one with Ed and their daughter and he was able to learn some new techniques and to be able to feel more comfortable and confident in class!”
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Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts & Healing Center
(9)
Shōrin-ryū
Self Defense
Classes
“Sensei Tiffany establishes the karate: Shorin-Ryu style curriculum where the students can see themselves continuing the karate training, along with the terms of self-defense techniques, Japanese words to speak, the history of Shorin-Ryu with many mas...”
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Paradise Valley School Of Karate
(9)
Learn
Discipline
Age
“Adults learn the self-defense methods of Okinawa's warrior class, while increasing their physical fitness; any Okinawan or Japanese karate stylist would love training at Paradise Valley School of Karate.”
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One Love Grappling Arts
(30)
Submission Wrestling
Train
Knowledge
“The most respectful, helpful, humble, honest, exciting, and trustworthy environment to train in a combat sort truly every one is super nice and compassionate and including wouldn't want to be anywhere else, highly recommend for anyone looking to comp...”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix
(29)
Bullyproof, Master Cycle, Gracie Combatives
“I have been training at this school since I was 9 years old (now 18), so I've been able to train in almost every class offered and trust me when I say it has been nothing but a positive experience.”
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Full Circle Jujitsu
(24)
Belt
Students
Learn
“I have an extensive martial arts background, and all of the info I've been given about full circle martial arts tells me that it is an excellent school”
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12th Street Jiu-Jitsu
(29)
Home
Coach
Clean
“We are very glad that we enrolled our daughter to 12th Street jui-jitsu since we and rolling her we have seen a boost in her confidence, we are strongly recommend this gym all the coaches are very friendly”
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Impact Jiu Jitsu Fountain Hills
(22)
Passionate
Teaching
BJJ
“Coach Mike, Coach Samantha, and Coach Ryan are excellent at teaching complete newbies BJJ without making you feel foolish, while also keeping classes challenging for upper belts.”
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Loco Dojo
(9)
“He makes learning fun but with structure for our kids.”
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753 Academy
(9)
“After spending time in some dangerous parts of the world, and as a father, I knew I needed something that reliably works in real-life situations (just in case).”
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Exodus Jiu-Jitsu
(13)
Girls
Coaches
“With thirty years of experience, whatever your goal--self defense, competition, getting fit, or increasing self-confidence, Professor Jason is your man.”
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Advanced Defense Solutions LLC
(4)
“Their experience was very helpful to tighten up our shot groups as well as teach us so good drills to do after the course.”
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Inner Circle Protection and Defense
(4)
“They showed us our weak points, how to fix them and gave us the tools we need to practice safely on our own to come back for a more advanced course in the future.”
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TSF Self Defense Systems
(14)
Learn
Skills
“I spent a considerable amount of time researching what type of skills would help me in REALISTIC situations as well as the effectiveness of multiple training organizations based on personal references and observation.”
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Karstadt Taekwon-Do ITF
(13)
“TKD is a good skill to learn, a fun way to get exercise (even in the summer) and Master Karstadt is a legendary teacher to learn from (this is not conjecture -- he was recently nominated for a Lifetime Contribution award in the ITF Hall Of Fame).”
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Maccabees Krav Maga
(8)
Learning
“Instructor Steven is patient and you can tell he really enjoys teaching the Men, Women and Children and is passionate about making sure every student gets his undivided attention during class, he makes learning Krav Maga FUN...”
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Evkm Self Defense & Fitness
(29)
Sweat
Class
Goals
“I felt that my ability to defend myself if the need arose was diminishing day by day since leaving the corps, but the training provided and caring instructors definitely is helping me build back my confidence and giving me a sense of belonging.”
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Fluid Martial Arts Academy
(23)
Family
BJJ
Train
“She's been training in the martial arts for 3 years, and really enjoys spending time in more than one discipline; from Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, to Muay Thai, she gets a well rounded approach here at Fluid Martial Arts Academy.”
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