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Self defense instructors near Jersey City, NJ

Self defense classes in Jersey City, NJ let pros design training that fits busy schedules, so they handle materials and scheduling to cut planning and errands. Sessions usually focus on situational awareness and basic techniques. This can help you learn skills without extra hassle.

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DutchStyleKickboxing

DutchStyleKickboxing

Exceptional 5.0

(64)

Exceptional 5.0

(64)

97 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Jersey City, NJ

97 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Jersey City, NJ

Rex g. says, "Very knowledgeable / outstanding instructor. Worth every penny for this level of training, Will drill technique and also push your endurance limits. Awesome."See more

$120/session

Estimated price

$120/session

Estimated price

Rex g. says, "Very knowledgeable / outstanding instructor. Worth every penny for this level of training, Will drill technique and also push your endurance limits. Awesome."

Game Theory Fitness & Self Defense (New Jersey)

Game Theory Fitness & Self Defense (New Jersey)

Exceptional 5.0

(29)

Exceptional 5.0

(29)

29 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Jersey City, NJ

29 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Jersey City, NJ

Shantel Modeste says, "As someone new to boxing/self-defense, I was a little intimidated to start, but Andrew made the experience so welcoming and motivating!"See more

$125/session

Estimated price

$125/session

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Shantel Modeste says, "As someone new to boxing/self-defense, I was a little intimidated to start, but Andrew made the experience so welcoming and motivating!"

Ikigai LLC (the reason for living)

Ikigai LLC (the reason for living)

5.0

(1)

5.0

(1)

1 hire on Thumbtack
Serves Jersey City, NJ

1 hire on Thumbtack
Serves Jersey City, NJ

Maryam S. says, "Cornell is a true gem. Very professional, compassionate and listens to your body problems and helps resolve them"See more

$25/session

Estimated price

$25/session

Estimated price

Maryam S. says, "Cornell is a true gem. Very professional, compassionate and listens to your body problems and helps resolve them"

Get fit with James!

Get fit with James!

Excellent 4.9

(14)

Excellent 4.9

(14)

Limited Availability

32 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Jersey City, NJ

32 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Jersey City, 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

$90/session

Estimated price

$90/session

Estimated price

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"

Reviews for Jersey City self defense instructors on Thumbtack

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DefensiveFit - Cross Training

DefensiveFit - Cross Training

Very knowledgeable in self defense and knows how to demonstrate and get his message across regardless of the size of the crowd. Andre is passionate about what he does and this shows through his work. We were lucky to have Andre at our event!

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