The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 176 vetted & reviewed in the Union City area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Union City
10th Planet Daly City
Baem Jiu Jitsu
Bay Area Boxing
Bay Area Fight Academy
Bay Area Martial Arts
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Redwood City
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore
Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers
D’s Fitness Designed 4 Women
Darcio Lira Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts
Four Elements Fitness
Impact! Kickboxing Fitness
Karate For Kids Programs/ Martial Arts America
Kungfu Dragon USA — Pleasanton
Peninsula Self Defense
Powerhouse Gym Elite
Roots
San Lorenzo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu
Smash Gyms Sunnyvale
Systema San Francisco/Norcal Self Defense
Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu
United Studios of Self Defense
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Roots
(18)
“Boxing) for a couple weeks, keeps the combos simple for a few days and then builds on it overtime so everyone has enough time and practice to drill the technique and build the muscle memory.”
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Powerhouse Gym Elite
(50)
BJJ
Community
Dogs
“As a Bay Area native who has frequented numerous gyms over the years, I can confidently say that Powerhouse Gym Elite in Redwood City stands out as the best.”
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Peninsula Self Defense
(29)
Drama
Skill
Learn
“He frequently visits the home academy with Jean Jacques Machado (a legend in this art) and brings back all sorts of insights that really elevates our game.”
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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
(3)
“Best instructors!”
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10th Planet Daly City
(14)
Train
Yoga
Skilled
“If you're looking for a place to train or learn jiu jitsu, muay thai, or mma, 10th Planet Daly City has some of the best facilities and instructors around.”
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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Redwood City
(10)
Professor
“The Professors are amazing teachers and the Charles Gracie philosophy really helps to encourage their students, including my six and nine year olds, to pay attention, practice and encourage one another.”
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United Studios of Self Defense
(8)
MMA
“We highly recommend this dojo, and especially appreciate the generous attention and flexible scheduling you receive from the different instructors, each of whom bring their own specialized strengths, backgrounds, and expertise to the floor.”
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Systema San Francisco/Norcal Self Defense
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Impact! Kickboxing Fitness
(27)
Aerial Silks Specialty Classes, Kickboxing, Mma and Agility Group-X Classes
“I came here from ILKB and was looking for a friendly, approachable environment that would encourage me to keep coming back and it has far exceeded expectations.”
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Baem Jiu Jitsu
(50)
Submission Wrestling
Learning
Environment
“I was warmly welcomed by every single person here, and the owner was exceptionally kind to me, as well as you can see how much he appreciates every student.”
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Kungfu Dragon USA — Pleasanton
(50)
“You will have to come to watch it yourself to really appreciate something passed down from more than 1000 years ago being practiced daily in this beautiful valley.”
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San Lorenzo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(49)
Instagram
Culture
Mat
“I visited a few other academies before deciding and all were good but San Lorenzo BJJ reminded me of the academy I left, very welcoming like an extended family.”
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Karate For Kids Programs/ Martial Arts America
(18)
“Whenever a student is struggling or feels uncomfortable, Master T, Master Brian and Master Fong take their time, and hold private lessons, to catch the student up to speed.”
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Bay Area Fight Academy
(9)
“The first couple of weeks I came out sore, but as he taught me how to lift and position my body while performing various exercises, I became knowledgeable enough to safely perform them on my own.”
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Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers
(22)
Environment
Skills
Learn
“We've been to other gyms/academy's and although they all claim to have a family atmosphere none can compare to Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers in Pleasanton.”
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Bay Area Martial Arts
(37)
Self Defense
Know
Sensei
“I love seeing the big smile on his face at every lesson, how proud he is when he earns his stripes each week, and his excitement about advancing to the next belt color.”
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Bay Area Boxing
(49)
Techniques
Workout
BJJ
“It's a warm and welcoming environment where you can grow stronger and punch out all your stressors, and it's one of the best priced gyms I've seen in the area.”
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Smash Gyms Sunnyvale
(21)
“For example, I'd have trouble executing certain applications, he'd come up and point out the most subtle adjustment in 1 sentence, and immediately I'm able to lock-in and execute cleanly without muscling my way through the move”
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Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu
(33)
Matter
Competition
Skills
“The dojo is unique in that it provides a very friendly training atmosphere, but at the same time the kids achieve high success in beating very tough competition in big tournaments.”
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Six Blades Jiu Jitsu
(42)
Compete
Professor
Learn
“Eduardo is a fascinating teacher with a lot of excellent details for old school Jiu Jitsu and the techniques he teaches are really an improvement for my BJJ.”
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Darcio Lira Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts
(19)
Adults
Discipline
Respect
“As an actively training BJJ blue belt, I was invited to train under Sensei Lira and I was just blown away by his wisdom and prospered my training under his tutelage.”
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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore
(18)
Atmosphere
Learn
Confidence
“When I first moved to the area, I searched all the schools for my children to be able to continue Jiu Jitsu and I truly found this to place to be THE BEST!”
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Moxie Women's Fitness (Previously d'S Fitness)
(13)
Strength Equipment, 30 Min Circuit Training Equipment, Group Exercise Classes
“One of my favorite places to go now!!”
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Four Elements Fitness
(16)
Martial Arts
Tailor
Train
“Because I haven't regularly trained at another gym I can't speak with much authority on how it compares to other BJJ gyms, but I think that FEF stands out in a few ways...”
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