In Defense of Life Instructional Services
“I left feeling much more confident in my ability to use a firearm safely snd accurately.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Brookhaven, GA
1 of these schools is based in Brookhaven; the others serve Brookhaven from towns including Atlanta (9 mi), Roswell (11 mi) and Alpharetta (14 mi).
14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Atlanta Kick Karate
“What really impresses me is how he intently listens to what my son is interested in and expands on it in the lesson.”
Black Knight Martial Arts
“As an adult student in the Traditional program (there is another program called Comprehensive), you are taught Hapkido from a forest and not the trees perspective, which I love.”
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The Martial Arts Center Tucker / Atlanta
“He is an awesome man and you can tell he loves the art he teaches.”
Bangkok Boxing Fitness
“Great class, i love it and i think its the best class i been to.”
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Taekwondo Generations
“They are very professional and I noticed very positive impact on both of my boys.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Brookhaven, GA 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: Brookhaven, GA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,721 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (90%) and communication (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 14 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 101 years. 3 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; 7 list a public email and 8 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.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Brookhaven?
By email, and 7 of the 15 schools here publish an address. Write with the group you have in mind, the room you can offer and what worries the group, then ask for a plan of the session. A school that replies with a price and nothing else has told you something.
Buckhead Jiu-Jitsu
“Great place to train and if you're in the Atlanta area, you need to check them out!”
American Top Team Atlanta
“I've been here for 7 years and the BJJ and kickboxing doesn't get any better in Atlanta.”
Evolution X Martial Arts and Fitness
“They teach kids well and treat the kids with respect.”
Tiger Academy of Martial Arts
“From the Head Instructor Eddie to the students everyone was welcoming and worked to improve together.”
Karate Atlanta Alpharetta
“They students are constantly learning new things and using different wepons which is so much fun for the students So they don't get bored of the same old routine.”
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Decatur
“Train at Gracie Decatur if you are tired of the typical unsafe and egotistical environments associated with grappling for sport.”
Team Octopus Fitness Chamblee
“Love this place, Terrence really helped making my membership smooth and work with me”
Diego Saraiva Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Not just some of the best Jiu Jitsu in Atlanta, or Georgia for that matter, but PERIOD.”
Knuckleup Fitness
“Recommended for anyone getting into martial arts or people who just want a great place to lift!”
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