The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 157 vetted & reviewed in the Toledo area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Toledo
Adamas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Allen’s American Martial Arts
American Academy of Martial Arts and Judan Judo
Daniel Turner’s Karate America
Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Downriver Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
Gracie Barra Novi
Hurricane Jiu Jitsu
Japan Center of Martial Arts
Japanese Martial Arts Center
Monroe Jiu Jitsu
New Edge Martial Arts
Nutrition and Fitness by Brett
Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Ohio Martial Arts
Quest Martial Arts
Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Michigan
Rudo Jiu-Jitsu
Satori Martial Arts & Fitness Center of Maumee
TNT Martial Arts Inc
Tecumseh Jiu Jitsu
Toledo Jiu Jitsu Center
Troy Martial Arts
Ursa Academy
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Turner Martial Arts
(48)
Respect
Classes
Learn
“Karate America helped my son develop ears for listening, eyes for focusing, arms and legs for defending, a mind for awareness, and a heart for compassion.”
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Adamas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
(49)
Mat
Culture
Train
“My skill level in the short time I have been here has drastically increased and I couldn't be happier with my decision to switch to Adamas from my previous gym.”
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Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(45)
Environment
Atmosphere
Team
“Deon Thompsons Ohio Brasa Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy is well known in the Toledo Area BJJ community with the highest quality of instruction and standards.”
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Allen's American Martial Arts
(39)
Environment
Confidence
Learn
“And I can't go without mentioning the relationships and memories you make with the staff, students, and the spectating family members of the students.”
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Toledo Jiu Jitsu Center
(23)
Skill
Train
Atmosphere
“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 levels.”
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Rudo Jiu-Jitsu
(18)
Atmosphere
Professor
Learn
“Badger style Jiu Jitsu is renown for it's effectiveness in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community, and the instructor is a very down to earth, thorough instructor.”
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American Academy of Martial Arts and Judan Judo
(8)
Sensei
“A handful of the instructors have law enforcement back ground one in which who still works at the police academy (Instructor Russ) is always taking the initiative to teach self defense, Police tactics, Judo and Jiu jitsu.”
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Ohio Martial Arts
(47)
Feel
Learn
Environment
“As a former student of the same sensei, I knew that my daughter would be in good hands, but I am still amazed by the level of skill and expertise that the sensei brings to each class.”
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Satori Martial Arts & Fitness Center of Maumee
(15)
“He is caring and professional and will take the time to listen to what's going on to fully understand what is needed and taylor your session for your needs.”
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Monroe Jiu Jitsu
(34)
Belt
2021
Atmosphere
“Using the knowledge I learned from MJJ I was able to get 2-1 grip, pulled him into me and did a body lock type of take down and my guys jumped into help!”
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Japan Center of Martial Arts
(6)
Happy
Students
“I can already tell the skills and lessons they teach here are ones that will stick with our daughter for life, ands she will be a stronger person from their teachings.”
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Downriver Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
(49)
Son
Discipline
Competitive
“Professor Brent teaches technique based on a scheduled curriculum, so weekly instruction is very consistent and builds off of the concepts from previous weeks, regardless of what particular class you attend.”
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Nutrition and Fitness by Brett
(3)
“Brett has to be about the coolest and most knowledgeable man you will ever meet.”
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Ursa Academy
(46)
“If you've been on the fence about getting into this, rest assured that this isn't a bully-academy or a meathead parade of people trying to prove how "tough" they are to more inexperienced players.”
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Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(48)
Team
Compete
Facility
“My kids team usually dominate the tournaments and seeing each kid support the other is something that will translate into huge confidence for your kids.”
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Japanese Martial Arts Center
(40)
Along With Protective Armour Are Used, Iaido: the Way of the Sword
“Most of the other dojos in town didn't seem to understand what karate is about; they either dumbed down the curriculum for the kids, or simply treated karate as just another brawling class.”
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Quest Martial Arts
(13)
Children's Classes Starting at Age 3, Adult Only Classes, World Class Martial Arts
“I have learned many invaluable self defense skills, and improved my confidence and self discipline greatly in the year I have been taking classes there.”
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Tecumseh Jiu Jitsu
(15)
Environment
Area
Windsor
“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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Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Michigan
(11)
Learn
Knowledge
People
“I went for my first time a few days ago and it was a very welcoming group of people and also the instructors were very good and you could tell knew what they were doing.”
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Gracie Barra Novi
(47)
Atmosphere
Confidence
Muay Thai
“We love Gracie Barra, the coaches and classes have had a profound impact on our sons ability to focus, accountability and motivation in and out of the gym.”
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New Edge Martial Arts
(3)
“You can train as many times a week in group classes as you want for one set tuition, which sets it apart from other martial arts studios I've looked into.”
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Hurricane Jiu Jitsu
(50)
Mat
Town
Atmosphere
“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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Troy Martial Arts
(49)
Self Control
Belt
Respect
“She embodies the five tenets of martial arts, guiding her students through meticulously structured yet enjoyable activities, as well as teaching intricate forms and self defense techniques.”
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TNT Martial Arts Inc
(50)
Self Defense
Confidence
Classes
“The atmosphere is welcoming and learning is highly emphasized; it's not just a free-for-all to see who can beat up the next guy the fastest, it's all about using technique.”
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