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Self defense classes in Elizabeth, NJ combine instruction and drills into scheduled sessions that fit busy commutes and local gym access. Pros handle sign-ups and gear so you don't arrange partners or buy bulky equipment. This can help build practical skills more quickly.

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These pros consistently receive high praise in customer reviews.These popular pros are highly sought after for their quality and expertise.These pros recognize that your time is important, and are the fastest to respond to requests.These highly recommended pros are experts, ready to help with your project.

These pros consistently receive high praise in customer reviews.These popular pros are highly sought after for their quality and expertise.These pros recognize that your time is important, and are the fastest to respond to requests.These highly recommended pros are experts, ready to help with your project.

Exceptional 5.0

(9)

Exceptional 5.0

(9)

7 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Elizabeth, NJ

7 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Elizabeth, NJ

Michael C. says, "I've been working with Ed for 2 months now. He is awesome, he's very knowledgeable and a great teacher. "See more

Michael C. says, "I've been working with Ed for 2 months now. He is awesome, he's very knowledgeable and a great teacher. "

Krav Maga Self-Defense 4 All

Krav Maga Self-Defense 4 All

Exceptional 5.0

(9)

Exceptional 5.0

(9)

1 hire on Thumbtack
Serves Elizabeth, NJ

1 hire on Thumbtack
Serves Elizabeth, NJ

Alenka D. says, "Great workout and attention to the beginners. Highly recommended."See more

Alenka D. says, "Great workout and attention to the beginners. Highly recommended."

Get fit with James!

Get fit with James!

Excellent 4.9

(14)

Excellent 4.9

(14)

32 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Elizabeth, NJ

32 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Elizabeth, NJ

Eddie K. says, "I have never done any type of exercise and I am very overweight , I have never been to a gym either, or had a personal trainer.i always thought one day I will get myself going but I I could never do those big gyms anyway, James knows why 🤣I am 🐔. and I never never ever thought I would ask/hire a personal trainer . I thought I will just do it on my own at home. I started looking at some home gym equipment, and I thought I will just get an online trainer to help me, or do it on my own.all this searching went on for weeks. but after searching for equipment , I knew I was in trouble on my own , it wasnt going to work , and an online coach wouldn't work for me either. like I said , I never thought I would go to a big gym, let alone get a personal trainer. somehow thumbtack popped up , it may have been on facebook , or during my Google searches. so I posted on thumbtack I was looking for a personal trainer to help me, I posted that I was way overweight , and I wanted to lose it and work towards getting in shape, by improving my fitness and work towards abdominals , chest and arms , just all of it. I cant believe I posted that but I did. James messaged me and said he would like to work with me , and that he could help me. what I cant believe, is I walked through the door a few days later yup! had a great consultation with James and a light workout to see what I could do . he explained along the way what he was doing and what I was to do in the light workout, and if I got tired or couldnt finish we would stop . he is good he knows how to make you at home and confident , and with me that's a challenge. I signed with James and I'm starting this week 8-19-25 . once he gets me to the point of losing weight as he is also a certified nutrition coach , and works out a fitness plan for me , I might even agree to post some pictures of working towards my goal with his help of getting me towards being in my best shape possible . I highly recommend James , he is great ! he knows just the right training methods to help gain confidence and keep you motivated. if you need that kind of help he is the one. I lacked both confidence and motivation , after my first full workout session , I was hooked I LOVE it ! I'm starting to gain confidence too ! thats what a great trainer does , you don't regret it if you go with James . thank you James ! I need all the help I can get eddie kuiken"See more

Eddie K. says, "I have never done any type of exercise and I am very overweight , I have never been to a gym either, or had a personal trainer.i always thought one day I will get myself going but I I could never do those big gyms anyway, James knows why 🤣I am 🐔. and I never never ever thought I would ask/hire a personal trainer . I thought I will just do it on my own at home. I started looking at some home gym equipment, and I thought I will just get an online trainer to help me, or do it on my own.all this searching went on for weeks. but after searching for equipment , I knew I was in trouble on my own , it wasnt going to work , and an online coach wouldn't work for me either. like I said , I never thought I would go to a big gym, let alone get a personal trainer. somehow thumbtack popped up , it may have been on facebook , or during my Google searches. so I posted on thumbtack I was looking for a personal trainer to help me, I posted that I was way overweight , and I wanted to lose it and work towards getting in shape, by improving my fitness and work towards abdominals , chest and arms , just all of it. I cant believe I posted that but I did. James messaged me and said he would like to work with me , and that he could help me. what I cant believe, is I walked through the door a few days later yup! had a great consultation with James and a light workout to see what I could do . he explained along the way what he was doing and what I was to do in the light workout, and if I got tired or couldnt finish we would stop . he is good he knows how to make you at home and confident , and with me that's a challenge. I signed with James and I'm starting this week 8-19-25 . once he gets me to the point of losing weight as he is also a certified nutrition coach , and works out a fitness plan for me , I might even agree to post some pictures of working towards my goal with his help of getting me towards being in my best shape possible . I highly recommend James , he is great ! he knows just the right training methods to help gain confidence and keep you motivated. if you need that kind of help he is the one. I lacked both confidence and motivation , after my first full workout session , I was hooked I LOVE it ! I'm starting to gain confidence too ! thats what a great trainer does , you don't regret it if you go with James . thank you James ! I need all the help I can get eddie kuiken"

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