The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 106 vetted & reviewed in the Sterling Heights area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Sterling Heights
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Downtown Detroit
Adamas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Black Mountain Defense
Blue Devil Jiu Jitsu
Cleveland Academy Self Defense
College of Martial Arts
Devil Dog Martial Arts
Elite Tactical Defense
Family Karate Academy
Hickey Karate Center
Hurricane Jiu Jitsu
Krav Maga Cleveland
Marcum’s Martial Art Academy
North Coast Jiu-Jitsu Club
Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Ohio Martial Arts
Phan’s Academy of Tae Kwon-do
Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu & MMA
Renzo Gracie Troy
Revolution Fight and Fitness
Rudo Jiu-Jitsu
Tecumseh Jiu Jitsu
Toledo Jiu Jitsu Center
Twinsburg Karate Institute (Tki)
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College of Martial Arts
(25)
Respect
Learn
Senpai
“Senpai Yana Plausiuk is a great role model for the girls, because she not only proves that karate is not just for boys, but shows that girls can be warriors too.”
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Family Karate Academy
(30)
And the Value in Hard Work, They'll Learn Discipline, Respect and Courtesy
“I've known Master Kaz for 11yrs now and he's brought my daughter extremely far I've seen him bring every kid and adult that walks in there just as far, he's became more then just Master Kaz to me he's became by best friend and my big brother, my wife...”
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Renzo Gracie Troy
(30)
Atmosphere
Environment
Team
“Rarely do you find a teacher, much less a whole group of them (big shout out to Nate and Miguel) that are helping mold our kids into respectful and awesome little people.”
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Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu & MMA
(29)
Facility
Competitive
Belts
“I've tried other gyms before, but the experience doesn't match this one; this gym takes the cake by far 10/10 for the environment, training, and cleanliness”
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Elite Tactical Defense
(15)
Police Officer
Confident
Professional
“I do not have much history in the department of firearms or disarment training but I left motivated, educated, confident, and with a higher sense of understanding.”
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Black Mountain Defense
(5)
“Thanks to the rigorous and strategic training I received at Red Valor Krav Mega/Black Mountain Defense; I was able to pass my preemployment physical test for law enforcement.”
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Phan's Academy of Tae Kwon-do
(2)
“His name was Master Ed to the children, he was a 3rd dan and I was a 1st dan, what great times and memories I have training with Master Yu.”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Downtown Detroit
(2)
“Because of that, they are very popular, and it is really unheard of to find classes this small with a black belt instructor who is going to spend that much more time with you.”
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Blue Devil Jiu Jitsu
(6)
“I've been training at this dojo for the last 3 months and am super impressed with the professionalism, camaraderie, quality training, availability and general atmosphere of both the instructors and students.”
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Tecumseh Jiu Jitsu
(11)
Area
“Ribeiro jui jitsu is a clean and well organized training facility, they teach advanced moves to all and incorporate it in ways to help you understand them better, you will never leave a class not understanding what you learned that day.”
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Revolution Fight and Fitness
(14)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
MMA
Coaches
“I was looking for a place to really learn how to do Muay Thai and BJJ and found this place first and the instruction is top notch, the people are friendly and treat you like family, and you feel like you're actually learning instead of just getting a...”
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Hickey Karate Center
(3)
Different Skills, Burn a Lot of Calories, Resistance
“I go to Hickey's, and I LOVE it.”
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Devil Dog Martial Arts
(11)
“Great people, great environment to learn multiple disciplines with a hands on instructor that gives detailed critique on how to up your martial arts game.”
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Hurricane Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Learn
Students
Adult
“Great place if you are looking in the Cleveland area, unfortunately I moved and have to train somewhere else now, but my experience was nothing but positive.”
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Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(25)
Mat
Self Defense
Facility
“Whether you're there to become a world champion, or just to learn self-defense, Deon and the rest of the staff are there to help and guide you throughout your Jiu Jitsu Journey.”
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Twinsburg Karate Institute (Tki)
(30)
Respect
Learned
Student
“After a very rough start to the school year, with an anxious, sensitive child, we were looking for a place for our 6 year old son to flourish and to gain some confidence.”
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North Coast Jiu-Jitsu Club
(29)
Coach
Self Defense
Class
“Classes are offered every day with additional hour of open mat after each class, so you will have plenty of opportunities to roll, drill, or ask questions.”
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Adamas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
(18)
Train
Game
Skilled
“When you join GF Team you not only are joining an incredible academy, but you're taught by the best in the game and you're backed by an incredible team!”
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Toledo Jiu Jitsu Center
(21)
Competitors
“Great place to learn Jiu-jitsu, this gym has produced many black belts that continue to instruct and build a great foundation of dedication, discipline, and skill for students of all ages and experience.”
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Ohio Martial Arts
(25)
Son
Self Defense
Life
“Started just about a month ago and within that time I have already learned so much, it is a fun experience that will really change ur life around, physically and mentally.”
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Rudo Jiu-Jitsu
(16)
Professor
Environment
Train
“He does a great job at teaching us as a team but also the extra time he takes with all of us new guys to make sure we are learning the proper technique and training safely.”
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Krav Maga Cleveland
(18)
Learn
“Excellent work outside, self defense classes are great!”
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Cleveland Academy Self Defense
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Marcum's Martial Art Academy
“The Martial Arts Academy is recognized first and foremost for its long lasting tradition of producing highly skilled and knowledgeable martial art students. This has earned the academy recognition nationally as a leading school of martial arts traini...”
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