Rocky Mountain Sports Club
“Nina is also one of the most fantastic instructors I've ever had the pleasure of learning from.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Broomfield, CO
15 schools listed · 4 in Broomfield · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Jubera Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Definitely worth stopping in if you are on the fence about starting.”
Colorado Krav Maga Broomfield
“It's helping me to build my confidence, giving me skills to keep me safe, and increasing my fitness.”
Gracie Barra Flatirons
“We were lucky enough to train at Gracie Barra Flatirons while traveling, the instructor was fantastic, made us feel welcome and gave us great detailed instructions on techniques.”
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303 Training Center (Westminster Brazilian JIU Jitsu)
“Friendly people, and a good crew of coaches/professors that give excellent instruction weather you're a white belt and just starting out or a seasoned colored belt.”
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Denver
“A big focus on accountability and community - when I've missed classes for a couple weeks due to travel or injury, Conor's texted me directly checking in.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Broomfield, CO 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: Broomfield, CO
4 of the 15 schools we list are based in Broomfield; the other 11 serve Broomfield from towns including Westminster (5 mi), Erie (6 mi) and Arvada (10 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,015 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (92%), professionalism (84%) and value (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "community", "atmosphere" and "confidence". All 15 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 9 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.
Do the schools on this page travel out to Broomfield?
Many do. 4 of the 15 listed here sit in Broomfield and the others are within 15 mi, which matters less in this category because the instructor usually comes to your room. Ask about travel before you rule out a school on the address alone.
Vibrant Jiu Jitsu
“Cameron, Damien, and the other instructors are patient and soft spoken with the children, while maintaining order and commanding respect.”
Synergy Martial Arts & Fitness
“The classes have given me something to look forward to and the time spent with Scott and everyone in class are the highlight of my week.”
Pai Lum White Dragon Martial Arts
“I highly recommend if you're looking for a great community and want to strengthen yourself mentally and physically!”
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The Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Arvada
“When someone needs correct discipline and a positive change with their behavior and daily habits this academy is a good place to begin the journey to receive a healthy and morally sound life.”
Motive Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Amazing experience great training amazing technique and great instructors very proud to represent them”
Tankhead Thai Boxing
“The community is like a family and everyone is very accepting and wants to see you succeed.”
Way of the Crane Martial Arts and Streetwize Self Defense
“I was a student many years ago, and I still credit this institution with the basis of my personal foundation.”
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International Taekwon-Do Academy
“The teacher is amazing, he's firm and patient but make no mistake he expects the students to do their best and nothing less.”
Colorado Kickboxing & MMA
“The class sizes are small, the cost of classes and unlimited memberships is so affordable and there is a lot of 1:1 instruction that happens even in the group settings!”
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