• Courtesy of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Vermont

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Vermont — “Congrats Vermont, you just landed an amazing instructor.” That glowing endorsement, on Gracie Jiu Jitsu Vermont’s website, is attributed to Kevin Bacon. He's talking about Seth Shamp, who brings more than 20 years of experience and a second degree black belt to group and individual martial arts lessons.

Other Finalists

• Shedrick’s Martial Arts
• United Fighting Arts Institute
• Villari's Martial Arts Centers
• Yordan's Black Belt Academy