The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 138 vetted & reviewed in the Worcester area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Worcester
Alchemy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Framingham
American Shaolin Kempo Concepts
Certain Victory Martial Arts & Fitness
Daniel Gracie Academy Northborough
Evolve Jiu Jitsu Training Center
Family Karate Center
Force Defense and Fitness
Fred Villari’s Studios
Gentle Art Dojo
Holliston-Vilari’s Self Dfns
Jiu-Jitsu USA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness Club
McCoy’s Action Karate
Metro West Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
Metrowest Tang Soo Do
New England Martial Arts Athletic Center
New Horizon Karate & More
Newaza Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
Quan Fa Martial Arts
Saint Bernard’s Gym
Terrinha Draculino BJJ Team
Versus Jiu-Jitsu
Villari’s Self Defense Center
Worcester Martial Arts Academy
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Metro West Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
(48)
“I love the amount of patience they have with the little ninja classes and my son loves seeing the range of ages that the coaches are; and always asking if he can go see them.”
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Worcester Martial Arts Academy
(20)
Judo
Environment
Learn
“The staff and instructors are fantastic and all work really well under the leadership of Shihan Luis Soto, who brings next level education in the martial arts and mentorship for life.”
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Saint Bernard's Gym
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New England Martial Arts Athletic Center
(46)
“The main program includes Olympic taekwondo techniques, sparring, nunchucks, Bo staff, Kali sticks, board breaking, Korean vocabulary, capoeira, boxing, jiu jitsu and more!”
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McCoy's Action Karate
(15)
“It is disappointing to see some reviews from former members who didn't enjoy their experience as there are 3 sides to every story so take the reviews as you will but I highly suggest trying them out for yourself and form your own opinion and give yo...”
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Family Karate Center
(50)
Studio
Learn
Skills
“Every class there are at least four assistants walking around during class to help the kids and this is absolutely the only reason my son does so well.”
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Daniel Gracie Academy Northborough
(38)
Belts
Professor
Train
“Jiu jitsu change my life is a very positive way, it help me a lot to get out of the "life rotine", l am always looking forward to get in class, thats is kind a therapy to me.”
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New Horizon Karate & Jujitsu
(27)
Knowledge
Learn
Skills
“New Horizon Karate is a great place with highly trained professionals that like what they do and have the lots of knowledge in martial arts and patience teaching children with special needs at an reasonable price.”
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Jiu-Jitsu USA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness Club
(15)
Learn
Skill
Adult
“I would recommend this place to anyone who would like to learn or just get in shape”
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Metrowest Tang Soo Do
(5)
Learned
Skills
Studio
“I've spoken to various martial artists that started in Tang Soo Do and have gone on to practice other styles -- I even spoke with one before I first started here -- and all of them spoke with reverence about Tang Soo Do, and how what they learned was...”
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Alchemy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(31)
Understanding
Knowledge
Mindset
“The gym is supported by a strong foundation of new students looking to grow, with an underlying sense of community based on respect, sportmanship, and a shared desire amongst the students and coaches to better themselves.”
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Terrinha Draculino BJJ Team
(17)
Professor
Understand
Train
“I joined Carlos and the team 4 years ago and since then I have learned the importance of friendship , mentorship and leadership ( the last one you especially see in competitions , where Carlos will guide you to victory!”
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Villari's Martial Arts and Wellness
(8)
Atmosphere
Karate
“Sensei's have also been very accommodating and flexible with different learning styles, students with varying capabilities and even physical / mental disabilities.”
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Force Defense and Fitness
(3)
“The Krav Maga classes are real, life saving training and the kickboxing classes are amazing cardio sessions!”
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American Shaolin Kempo Concepts
(1)
“Master Phil did such a great job with the help of his wife Mary for our sons 5'th birthday party!”
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Quan Fa Martial Arts
(1)
“Awesome”
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Evolve Jiu Jitsu Training Center
(1)
“Love it here”
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Villari's Self Defense Center
(4)
“The community and mental/emotional development that goes on here helped me to conquer bullies in my school days, both mentally and occasionally physically; it also helped me to face the adult versions of bullies with grace and effectiveness - usually...”
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Certain Victory Martial Arts & Fitness
(47)
Values
Skills
Goals
“As a mother of two older children, I had doubts about handling Martial Arts, but thanks to the coaches' support and expertise, my fitness and confidence have soared.”
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Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Framingham
(48)
Self Defense
Professor
Son
“I have trained for over ten years prior to joining Alliance in Framingham and of all the places I have lived, my technique, endurance and courage in life, increased under Professor Rodrigo better than anywhere else.”
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Newaza Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
(48)
Adults
Skills
Mat
“From a self defense standpoint BJJ is superior than other Martial Arts as it teaches children how to control a situation that doesn't involve punching and kicking the other person.”
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Versus Jiu-Jitsu
(34)
Happy
Professor
Train
“I have little time in the academy but I can say that this is the best jiu-Jitsu academy I've ever met, fantastic experience, Professor Rodrigo has a lot of attention and didactics in teaching students, I feel happy to be part of this Oss team!!”
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Holliston-Vilari's Self Dfns
(2)
“They were wonderful with our son and he had a great time at the summer camp too!”
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Gentle Art Dojo
(33)
Atmosphere
BJJ
Son
“The instructors here are truly world class and all of the upper belts spend time helping and giving advice rather than just treating you as a practice dummy.”
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