TX Black Belt Academy
“I have enjoyed watching older class members who are in the academy prior to the classes as they are also mature and kind with the younger kids.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Arlington, TX
15 schools listed · 6 in Arlington · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Alvarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Just started with Abjj I did my research as I'm sure all of you have as well; great atmosphere everyone's is helpful.”
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Farfan's Taekwondo
“They can always make up their classes if they miss them and that as a parent makes me feel very good because I know that my investment positively benefits my children...”
Bushido Martial Arts Academy
“Great place to bring your kids or your self step daughter being here for a year and has progressed a lot has won all her wrestling matches at school.”
Arlington Martial Arts
“The instructors are fantastic at orienting the classes towards a younger crowd and teaching martial arts technique in a really fun environment.”
Savage Krav Maga
“I've been training here for over 2 years and it's the best thing I've ever done for myself.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Arlington, TX are spread across the 15 cards on this page. Who each course is aimed at, where it runs and how often it repeats comes from the school itself, with ratings drawn from public reviews.
Area overview: Arlington, TX
6 of the 15 schools we list are based in Arlington; the other 9 serve Arlington from towns including Pantego (2 mi), Grand Prairie (6 mi) and Mansfield (9 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,744 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "energy". 13 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Which course providers listed for Arlington describe their courses online?
All 15 cards carry a website link. Look for a real outline, who teaches, and who the course is for. Stock photography of a woman throwing a man in a white studio is not an outline, and schools that keep their content vague are often selling the same session to every audience.
Busho Kai Martial Arts & Fitness
“The entire staff have always shown a positive attitude and are always available for you when you have questions.”
The Gym
“The two brothers Matt and Ryan are very welcoming and fun, but also tough in the best way possible to keep you motivated to want to push yourself to the limit.”
Sloth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The owner himself even waited after class multiple times for my Uber to arrive so that I wasn't waiting outside in the cold alone.”
Frequency BJJ & Fitness
“If you're looking for a welcoming place, a physical and mental challenge, frequency is best place in Fort Worth for you.”
360 Jiu Jitsu
“Casey is an amazing coach with a real passion for the sport and facilitates growth confidence through discipline and respect.”
Magness Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy
“If you are new to Jiu-Jitsu or a seasoned veteran looking for a new home, Magness is worth the trip.”
Aloisio Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy TX
“I highly recommend going to Aloisio Silva bjj if you want good training 🤙🏻🤙🏻 …”
Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Mansfield
“It is obvious Professor Young and the staff take a personal interest in their students and love the art.”
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Vasquez Jiu Jitsu
“Great place if you are nervous about the stigma around self defense and jui jitsu super welcoming and all the students are respectful and hardworking”
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