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)
“The hardest part is starting, but the classes become addicting the more you do it and the community/motivation from the instructors and other members helps you stay accountable.”
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Tiger SUN Martial Arts Frisco / Karate Taekwondo
(46)
Self-Discipline
Teach
Behavior
“Through a structured class process, effective education is provided, children can learn how to train themselves while improving their confidence, happiness, respect, relationships, etc.”
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Fluid Jiu Jitsu
(49)
Kids' Kickboxing, Fitness Classes, Kids Jiu Jitsu
“Whether you are a beginner or have experience, you'll find that there is a lot to learn (take downs, self-defense, techniques, submissions, little tricks that make a big difference, etc).”
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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)
Skills
Atmosphere
Train
“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, 3 Hour Renewal 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)
Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Kids Jiu Jitsu
“Everyone was inspired by him to strive for excellence, and this month my son participated in his first tournament, winning two gold medals from the two events in which he participated.”
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Staley Martial Arts
(45)
Learn
Classes
Muay Thai
“It is a bit of a drive for me but it is absolutely worth it to have my kids learning jiujitsu from a great instructor in a safe and welcoming environment.”
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Ixl Martial Arts
(43)
Speed and Power Through Age Specific Drills, Coordination
“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)
Discipline
Train
Mats
“I am now moving to Florida in large part so that I can continue to train with master Toco and his instructors so that I may grow to be the best possible martial artist and person I can be.”
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Evolution MMA Chicago
(40)
Classes
Shape
Black Belts
“From Boxing and Muay Thai to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Gi or No Gi, this place offers a great place and environment to train and simply get in shape and meet like minded people or learn to fight and defend yourself.”
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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)
Train
Technique
Boy
“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)
“This is a great way to teach your children self discipline, RICK is well known for his ability to direct his students to the right path highly qualified and recognized, and recommended!”
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Gracie Barra Georgia
(45)
Environment
Skills
Train
“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)
Skills
Respect
Fitness
“Both classes offer practical self defense moves, which I really appreciate being a female (I have had bad experiences with threatening males in the past).”
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Gracie Barra Lake Elsinore
(37)
Learn
Train
Team
“He offers all levels of classes that are great for kids and adults, so if you are looking for a martial art for your kid, then you must check out Gracie Barra Lake Elsinore!”
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Catalyst Jiu Jitsu
(46)
Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing
“The bottom section is all jiu jitsu and sparring (depending on the day) and the upstairs is strictly kickboxing and sparring with some extra mats for rolling or warming up (in case there is a class going on downstairs).”
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Greubel's Mixed Martial Arts
(46)
Kids Classes, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“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)
MMA
Competition
Belts
“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, 1968 we Teach Shaolin Kempo Karate, Western Boxing
“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.”