The highest-rated nearby Self-Defense Training companies out of 148 vetted & reviewed businesses.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in
Apex Martial Arts Center
AtomicKickboxing.com
Catalyst Jiu Jitsu
Charleston Krav Maga & MMA
Evolution MMA Chicago
Extreme Martial Arts
Fluid Jiu Jitsu
Fred Villari’s Studios of Self Defense karate Kung fu Jiu Jitsu
Gracie Barra Georgia
Gracie Barra Lake Elsinore
Gracie Barra Sandy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Greubel’s Mixed Martial Arts
Illinois Concealed Carry Training
New Way Training Center
Nova Geração Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ohana Academy HQ
Open Mat Academy
Peak Performance Training Center
Rick Moore Academy
Staley Martial Arts
TIGER SUN MARTIAL ARTS FRISCO / KARATE TAEKWONDO
Total Ryu Martial Arts
Vasquez Taekwondo Academy
iXL Martial Arts
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Atomickickboxing.com
(42)
“*cancellation note at end* This was my first experience joining a kickboxing gym and I'd recommend it to anyone looking to make the most of an hour workout.”
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Tiger SUN Martial Arts Frisco / Karate Taekwondo
(46)
Strength
Self-Discipline
Values
“Through a structured class process, effective education is provided, children can learn how to train themselves while improving their confidence, happiness, respect, relationships, etc.”
“Our 9 year old has always been a bit on the quite side and more reserved, since joining she seems to have gained a self confidence we did not know she had.”
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New Way Training Center
(45)
“I have been doing drop ins and haven't had a membership in a few years, but I will very likely be paying for a membership as soon as I can do more than 1 class a week, but now I just can't.”
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Apex Martial Arts Center
(49)
Contract
Skills
Safety
“I've gone to a few gyms in the Raleigh area to train kickboxing/Muay Thai and my own personal experience training at Apex Martial Arts Center has been miles beyond the other gyms.”
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Illinois Concealed Carry Training
(49)
First Aid Cpr Aed Classes, 16 Hour Concealed Carry Classes, Basset Classes
“Definitely recommend the class to anyone who is interested in being a conceal carry holder, especially if they have little to no experience with handguns.”
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Extreme Martial Arts
(48)
“I found Extreme Martial Arts about a year ago when we enrolled my 5 y/o granddaughter to join their basic ninjas class and since then has moved up to advanced ninjas.”
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Open Mat Academy
(48)
Kids Martial Arts Classes, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Boxing Classes
“The course is well structured, amazing instructors, friendly and supportive environment, and well maintained facility all contributed to my growth and development as a jiu-jitsu practitioner.”
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Staley Martial Arts
(45)
Feel
Learn
Skills
“When my friend told me about Staley and how there is no punching or kicking involved and that her kids (boy and girl) both loved it I decided to go in for a free trial class.”
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Ixl Martial Arts
(43)
Coordination, Speed and Power Through Age Specific Drills
“Recently, because of an increased confidence gained from i XL, she stood up to a neighborhood bully who assaulted her little (9yo) sister , & the bully quickly backed down, & hasn't bothered my kids since.”
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Nova Geração Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(42)
Black Belt
Discipline
Adults
“I have never had a better experience trying to learn Jiu-Jitsu in my life, everyone here was extremely helpful and nice, along with extremely friendly as well.”
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Evolution MMA Chicago
(40)
Competition
Classes
Contract
“You spend a lot of time drilling the most rudimentary fundamentals, however, gradually you see how those constituent moves build-up to a flow of higher-level moves.”
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Vasquez Taekwondo Academy
(35)
“They have been well prepared as they have moved up to the rank of red/black belts under the guidance of the Vasquez's and their highly trained blackbelt assistants.”
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Gracie Barra Sandy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(45)
Community
Train
Safety
“As someone who is still relatively new to jiu jitsu, I appreciate his ability to break complex skills down into pieces I can follow, and his continued input in everyone's performance as we learn.”
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Rick Moore Academy
(15)
“I was the one who had to Spar with a brown belt that had three stripes lol he hit me in my face well it did not end well for him I had him in the Fatal position lol I boy was never to hit a girl in the face I defined myself lol.”
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Gracie Barra Georgia
(45)
Athletes
Environment
Leaders
“The women's jiu-jitsu classes, led by Professor Marcia, create a supportive and empowering environment for women like me who want to learn and grow in this amazing sport.”
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Peak Performance Training Center
(50)
“They may not always look forward to the physical exertion 😅, but I can tell, they are more confident, more disciplined, and more athletic as a result of being a part of the martial arts classes.”
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Total Ryu Martial Arts
(49)
Goals
Skills
Coordination
“You will not have to work with an overly aggressive partner who tries their hardest to show off their skills leaving you with a feeling of complete disappointment.”
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Gracie Barra Lake Elsinore
(37)
Boys
Learn
Class
“I have known Professor Hector for over 9 years and what I love about him and his school is the family atmosphere, the passion and the dedication that the staff has to their students.”
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Catalyst Jiu Jitsu
(46)
Martial Arts, Youth Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing
“So if you are a parent looking for a great activity for your child or yourself are looking to lose weight or learn how to defend yourself OR want to go all the way and receive that coveted black belt, come try a class or two and start changing your l...”
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Greubel's Mixed Martial Arts
(46)
Kids Classes, Martial Arts Instruction - Judo, Adult Classes
“What I didn't realize until I tried out my free week is that your membership allows you to participate in every class offered, it's not a per-class cost, unlike some other gyms.”
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Ohana Academy HQ
(44)
Teach
MMA
Class
“The environment there is definitely one that supports everyone in their own journey regardless on if the journey is to be a professional fighter or a fun hobby or something just to stay in shape.”
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Fred Villari's Studios of Self Defense Karate Kung fu Jiu Jitsu
(13)
Learning Self Defense, La Crescenta, And Positive Thinking
“Self defense and martial arts techniques are taught alongside character building blocks such as perseverance, self control, humility, self esteem, discipline, strength of will, and more.”
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Charleston Krav Maga & BJJ
(38)
“My 13-year-old daughter and I took the Women's self-defense class with Dave, and it was one of the most transformative and empowering things we've ever done together.”