Legacy Burbank
“The coaches are great with the kids and our daughter is always excited to go every week.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Burbank, CA
15 schools listed · 6 in Burbank · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Inspire Martial Arts & Fitness
“I love how they do extra things to teach your child in the gym and at home.”
American School of Martial Arts
“Great for families, kids, anyone who wants to learn kung-fu, Tai chi.”
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Burbank Krav Maga
“It's building confidence and strength and definitely skills they will hopefully never have to use but will be fully equipped if needed.”
Muscles and Knuckles
“They have expanded their premises recently, the club is nice and clean, the people friendly, the overall vibe is family-like.”
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Burbank Danzan Dojo
“The cirriculum affords the opportunity to learn skills for handling multiple threat ranges and achieving threat relevant outcomes.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Burbank, CA 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: Burbank, CA
6 of the 15 schools we list are based in Burbank; the other 9 serve Burbank from towns including Los Angeles (7 mi), North Hollywood (3 mi) and Glendale (4 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 911 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (93%), professionalism (90%) and value (76%). 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 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 3 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 Burbank 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.
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
“Scott's a great instructor and makes the classes fun.”
Shaolin American Self Defense Academy
“Sensei Donnie has the rare combination of being a talented martial artist, being able to communicate and teach the art -- and he's a great guy.”
Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
“I dropped in to BH JJ Club to try the class and I was instantly hooked.”
Like Water Jiu Jitsu
“Great class I really appreciate his effort in getting the young ones on track.”
Legacy Glendale Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Professor Anthony, Professor Vitor and all the coaches have a positive attitude and make the kids feel comfortable and welcome which is a huge plus for any new student who is shy or nervous about starting something new.”
Subconscious BJJ
“A perfect mix of high level instructors and students combined with an amazing environment.”
Rokah Karate
“Studying karate with Avi Rokah is like studying physics with Albert Einstein or like taking guitar lessons from Jimi Hendrix.”
Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym
“The coaches are fun and give amazing feedback, the front desk is always bright and welcoming, and the owners are hands on in BOTH locations.”
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Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams
“Professor Mark and the rest of the coaches are very informative and patient and the environment is challenging without being too intimidating.”
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