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“The teachers their help maintain the students by having a time that they do homework (30 min - 1hr) Then they allow the kids to go on the electronics for about 30 minutes each then a 1 hr break.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Centreville, VA
3 of these schools are based in Centreville; the others serve Centreville from towns including Springfield (14 mi), Manassas (7 mi) and Gainesville (10 mi).
21 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Centreville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Class
- BJJ
- Atmosphere
“I have to add that the warm-ups & cool downs are the most rigorous workouts that I've experienced at any BJJ club (and I've visited a lot of clubs on my travels over the last year).”
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Mt. Kim Martial Arts / After School
- Learning
- Discipline
- Confidence
“The TKD program is well-structured and all the instructors offer support and guidance which has significantly boosted my daughter's confidence and skills.”
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Yamasaki Academy Woodbridge
- Train
- Know
- BJJ
“They really know what they're talking about and have valuable experience in both competing in tournaments and knowing how to explain concepts and techniques to students in an understandable manner.”
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Jow Ga Shaolin Institute
“The trainers are so patient, understanding and always encouraging.”
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Alpha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“It's professional, yet laid back, it's fun, yet focused and I always walk out knowing I just got 1% better at Jiu Jistu and that makes me want to come back the next day.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Centreville, VA are spread across the 24 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: Centreville, VA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,020 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (90%) and communication (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 20 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 6 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 Centreville?
Many do. 3 of the 24 listed here sit in Centreville 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.
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Relentless MMA & Fitness
- Combat
- Plan
- Learn
“Overall, I would say that it was worth the 40 minute drive to the gym from where I lived to train with Dave Carter, I learned more in the few months I trained there than I had from my previous two martial art teachers combined.”
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Innovative Defensive Solutions
- State
- System
- Class
“I got constant coaching during the entire range portion on ways to improve my technique and they even used i Phone apps that recorded video of students while on the firing line, then played it back in slow motion to further illustrate their coaching ...”
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Dominion BJJ
“I noticed fitness improvements after just a couple classes (1-2/week), and my core strength improved so much that I was able to hike twice as long as I could prior to starting BJJ.”
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Team Passos Jiu Jitsu
“A relative invited me to take a free demo intro level class here, which was an awesome experience from a very welcoming coach to easy to understand movement practices which resulted in getting quite a workout.”
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Scorpion Defense Training Group
- Know
- Law Enforcement
- Informative
“He is the Best with Everything he is very Informative and Intuitive with all aspects of Training, he is very helpful on Everything and He made me an even Better Shooter, Please Check him out you will not be sorry.”
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T.a.g. Muay Thai
“Another huge plus is the owner, Chris, is one of the best in the game right now in terms of teaching, coaching, and managing the way the gym is handled especially with new students.”
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Black Cat Jiu Jitsu
- Competitor
- Aesthetically
- BJJ
“Beyond the techniques/sequences, the concepts of what makes jiu-jitsu are constantly emphasized (Breathing, alignment, base,etc…) creating a strong foundation, which leads to the possibility of exponential growth in your game.”
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Andrew Gause's Martial Arts
- Discipline
- Addition
- Confidence
“While there are a couple of martial arts centers closer to our home, we are glad we chose Andrew Gause: what has impressed us about their program is the focused personal attention they have given our son, combined with the professionalism and accessi...”
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Rachanon Boxing
- Learning
- Expert
- Skill
“When I sit and observe sessions, I appreciate how well Juned keeps him on track (he has ADHD and is easily distracted), pushing him to do more than he thinks he's capable of physically, while guiding and encouraging him along the way.”
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American Drengr Krav Maga
- Confident
- Building
- Skills
“Real life training in a serious, but fun & community atmosphere with excellent trainers that help you achieve the skills needed in some worst real life scenarios, while promoting patience and perseverance.”
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Dynamic Kick Martial Arts of Gainesville
“He enjoys going to the Taekwondo classes, ever since he started he has exhibited better emotion control, he is more respectful, he follows instructions better, and sleeps more soundly.”
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Kwon's Champion School
- Respect
- Self Esteem
- Confidence
“Im a student here at Kwons I love training here every since I started I have grown my strength/mental a lot, staffs are very nice and caring always there to help students and adults to fit in- Hellen L”
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Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Nova
- BJJ
- Community
- Train
“I can't say enough good things about the highly-skilled black belt instructor, Emil, the disciplined upper-belts who are always willing to teach, and the camaraderie at Six Blades NOVA.”
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Blue Dragon Martial Arts
- Traditions
- Social
- Sensei
“This approach goes light years above and beyond what my past experiences had been (where I was just a face in the crowd and personal growth was an absolutely foreign concept) and I immediately felt like family and that I belonged.”
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Highkicks Taekwondo of Chantilly
“My son is in kindergarten, since he started he been more focused and his motor and listening skills is advancing as well as learning the solid fundamental's of martial arts.”
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Underground Krav Maga and Fitness
“Where do I begin… My high school daughter was struggling with the lack of social interaction and structure and discipline that she's used to as the world has changed into something she doesn't recognize anymore.”
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Trident Academy of Martial Arts
“Amazing to see this place stronger than ever after 20 years of service to the community, having taught 1000s of adults and chidren throughout Woodbridge/Dale City and the Northern VA area.”
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Sparks Martial Arts Academy
- Discipline
- Teenage
- BJJ
“We shopped around and, after time at another gym, found that Sparks is the best priced, has a world-class instructor (coach Samuel is a former world champion) and is the cleanest / roomiest gym in all of NOVA.”
Self-Defense Training Services in Centreville, VA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$168
Maximum cost
$502
National Average
$257
Avg Per Hour Rates
$67
$224
$346
Typical price range is based on 421 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Centreville
- “The facility provides a wide array of self-defense disciplines and is supported by knowledgeable and friendly staff.” — from a review of Trident Academy of Martial Arts
- “Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or compete, this gym has everything you need to achieve your goals.” — from a review of Black Cat Jiu Jitsu
- “I recommend Relentless MMA to any interested in learning self-defence and getting in shape in the process :).” — from a review of Relentless MMA & Fitness
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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