Great class and instructors. Thank you for all you do and for taking the time…read more Great class and instructors. Thank you for all you do and for taking the time.

Tonight I took an AMAZING self-defense class and I would highly recommend it to any woman who…read morewouldn't know what to do in the unfortunate case of being attacked. It was enlightening and empowering to learn new self-defense tools that I hopefully will never ever have to use. But knowledge is power and I wanna walk outside feeling confident and powerful, especially being with my son most of the time. Nobody messes with mama bear!! I can't wait to take the next level classes! #canttouchthis #mamabear #selfdefence

Eddie Todd is one of the most knowledgeable trainers I have ever worked with in the Special…read moreOperations and Law Enforcement arenas. His breadth of knowledge regarding firearms, martial arts and the legality of Use of Force enables him to provide guidance and expertise regardless of the situation or scenario. Eddie Todd is the consummate professional and is truly an empathetic and humble person who when first meeting gives you confidence in their sincere interest in your development as a professional and person. I cannot recommend enough any personal or professional development programs that Eddie Todd and TAKE has to offer!

Great training. It was done in my home, one on one, which then was tailored to my needs. Very…read moreinformative and helpful. The trainer was very knowledgeable and I was impressed by his professionalism. I highly recommend this training.

Everything my son loves it he is a orange belt and i am a white belt. The discipline and respect he…read moretaught and learned

This place is a great place. I've gone to a different dojo for 4 years and they have taught me way…read moremore in 4 months!

This place is pretty cool. Warm environment a good atmosphere for trainers to lock in a block all…read morethe noise from the outside streets. And the entrance way is pretty nice.

Great martial arts, seems like a very capable instructor, so after class the instructor asked me…read moreand another prospective student into his office to discuss pricing. aprox: 50$ per week = 200$ per month give or take a few dollars. don't forget the "sign up fee that ill waive if you sign up now" i said i need to think about it and before i can say im here checking this school out for me and my girlfriend, and we were expecting 300$ for us both "not unreasonable seeing as every other school in the Duval area avg: 100-170$" and i would have to discuss this with her, or which i kept to myself he was the only one who offered classes in the AM that i was only available then for HE SAYS TO ME AND I QUOTE! "Oh! you cant afford it." mind you in front of another prospective student! whilst simultaneously waving his arm towards the door for me to leave, iv soled cars, been a REALTOR,and worked for call centers as sales. never in my life have i said that to a customer he is there to get your money and that is it he could care less about you or your progression which his ONLY IF YOU WANT BELT SYTEM MAKES SENSE NOW its not necessary to test and move forward. listen there are schools here with far better prices with just as if not more capable instructors for less, if you don't need a morning routine choose any other place then this one, if you do need mornings i suggest you check it out make up your own mind about it, its not my place to tell you where to and not to go. THANK YOU FOR READING! PS. Amanda thank you for your help!

This is by far the best gym I've ever trained in. If you're looking for a real training experience…read morewhether it's in karate, kickboxing, or boxing than look no further. Classes are available for all age ranges and skill levels and come with a warm and welcoming attitude. Don't miss out in this gem!

This review is more for PEAK Strength and Fitness, which is housed within the newish Gainesville…read moreDojo location on Main. I attended Dr. C's (Keith Carodine) circuit training class just to see what it was all about and I ended up signing up for a one month membership. There were no sales tactics, no plug, just quality training that sells itself. When you're there, you're part of a team. Unfortunately my schedule didn't allow me to continue training there but highly recommend it to anyone!

Great welcoming vibe. You'll be happy you chose this wonderful place to train! Phil is professional…read moreand dedicated completely to teaching RJJ.

From the owner: World Class Self-Defense at a great price! read more

The instructors here are top notch(Marcelo+George)! Both very accomplished. The group is very mixed…read morewith all level belts. I can't say enough about the good vibes and atmosphere of the group. Three months in and I feel at home! I can't say enough great things about BTT!!!

Friendly atmosphere, great for families. Proven world class instructor and competitive champion…read morewith numerous awards through competition. In addition to the adult program, they have an excellent kids program as well. One of the top Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools in Jacksonville! The kids program and adult program are consistently winning gold medals at the local, national, and state levels. They have added a mixed martial arts class and now offer group and private lessons. Great school!

I took the D and G license classes almost back to back. I was thankful that Forte Defense could…read moreaccommodate my schedule. The same NRA trained instructor handled both classes and made some of the "boring" parts less so. What really stood out for me was qualifying on the range the last day. The instructor was all business. No grab ass, no excuses. Safety first. If you don't cut it, you don't make it. That being said, the instructor goes above and beyond to help you make up any short comings. Well worth the money and time.

From the owner: Training, Firearm sales, Combat fitness, gear, bags and packs, range dates, G Courses, G Course…read moreRenewals.