Best Self-Defense Classes in Chicago, IL

The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 196 vetted & reviewed in the Chicago area.

Fonseca Martial Arts

Fonseca Martial Arts

(16)
  • Students
  • Sensei
“I find them very knowledgeable about karate as they have been involved with the martial art since they were 7 years of age and have received countless accolades between them.”
In Business Since 2007
823 1/2 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
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Krav Maga Illinois

Krav Maga Illinois

(30)
  • Professional
  • Self Defense
  • Students
“The reason i love Krav Chicago, is beacuse of the intensity, the low-risk of injury, the explosiveness, the results I've experienced over a short period of time, the instructors, and the clean facility.”
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2013
Coupons & Offers
5201 N Oketo Ave, Chicago, IL
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Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts

Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts

(24)
  • Black Belt
  • Mixed Martial Arts
  • Arnis
“Expect respect and good work but also understanding and kind and seem to have a good sense of when to push kids to do better and when to be extra encouraging.”
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1963
Coupons & Offers
4717 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(30)
  • Town
  • Facility
  • Showers
“Started 3 weeks ago and man I am blown away great instructors professor jay valko is amazing he walks everyone through everything to the precise detail.”
Accepts Check
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2010
820 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL
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Warrior Evolution MMA

Warrior Evolution MMA

(29)
  • Self Defense
  • Coaches
  • Home
“I knew nothing about the sport but knew that I wanted to fight someday, so I wanted to make sure I started on the right foot with the best training I could get.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2019
329 W 18th St #405, Chicago, IL
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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

(30)
  • Coaches
  • Women
  • Atmosphere
“I tried a couple other studios before settling on this one, and I can confidently say that you'd be hard pressed to find a single studio with as high a quality of both Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 1963
1528 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
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Uflacker Academy

Uflacker Academy

(29)
  • Family
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
  • Environment
“Professors Christian and Sledjana are very knowledgeable and always help out with techniques, form, posture and body mechanic of the gentle art of Jiu Jitsu.”
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2009
6390 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
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Supreme JIU Jitsu Chicago by Idriz Redzovic School

Supreme JIU Jitsu Chicago by Idriz Redzovic School

(29)
  • i'm
  • Train
  • Students
“” This guy knows his stuff, support to this business for what he did for his community, will definitely visit for a lesson or two if I'm ever in Chicago”
In Business Since 2020
2442 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago

Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago

(29)
  • Mats
  • Students
  • Learn
“He has devoted his energy into creating a school that offers high quality instruction and world-class facilities that cater specifically to jiu-jitsu training and recovery.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2021
226 S Wabash Ave 3rd floor, Chicago, IL
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Black Matrix Academy

Black Matrix Academy

(29)
  • Knowledge
  • Informative
  • Class
“Instructor Darby was the ultimate professional and knowledgeable about all aspects of being armed in any capacity civilian or professional law enforcement concentrating on Firearms using them correctly and accurately for your safety and protection in...”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2020
7800 S King Dr, Chicago, IL
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Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center

Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center

(12)
“Yet contemporary with a strong focus on building and serving the community through broad inclusion, self defense outreach programs, and fostering respect for others.”
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2001
Remote Consultations Available
1220 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
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Rio Jiu Jitsu

Rio Jiu Jitsu

(28)
  • Belt
  • Students
  • Environment
“I have been training with Rio Jiu Jitsu over a year now and have learned so much, This gym offers so much technique and culture that you cannot find in any other gym, The class schedules are the best because they offer day and night classes.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2007
3948 N Monticello Ave, Chicago, IL
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The Peace School

The Peace School

(1)
“Number 1 one school in Chicago land,good 👍 Christian people”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 1999
3121 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Mind Body Defense

Mind Body Defense

(30)
  • Tailor
  • Self-Defense
  • Skill
“The instructors are very patient and tailor the classes to the individual students that are present that day, rather than just running through the same workout for each session.”
In Business Since 2016
4143 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
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10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Chicago

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Chicago

(30)
  • Techniques
  • Coach
  • Environment
“He's definitely helped me grow into the person I knew I could become and he did this by showing concept of jiu jitsu, wrestling and grappling as a whole.”
In Business Since 2018
5711 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
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Redzovic Jiu Jitsu Lincoln Square

Redzovic Jiu Jitsu Lincoln Square

(29)
R-Kids Program, Core Program, Sport Jiu-Jitsu
“I would encourage anyone who is interested to try out a free trial class, that's where I started and knew immediately that this is something that will be a part of my life for the foreseeable future.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2004
4900 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(20)
  • Environment
  • Facility
  • Adults
“I am still training and feel more accomplished, energized, focused, humbled, lighter just to name a few things I am feeling since training at Northside BJJ.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2015
3933 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
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Mission MMA & Fitness

Mission MMA & Fitness

(23)
  • Learning
  • Muay Thai
  • Coaches
“A martial arts gym with wonderful coaches that could be great just with it's personnel alone but also has stellar facilities (clean) and is easy to get to (has easy/free parking).”
In Business Since 2015
1620 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL
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Krav Maga Force

Krav Maga Force

(29)
  • Shape
  • Feel
  • Train
“Here's what to expect from training at Krav Maga Force: you will get in phenomenal shape and be pushed to your physical limits, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to defend yourself and others aggressively, and you will thoroughly enjoy it!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2013
1043 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
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Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters

Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters

(22)
  • Family
  • Train
  • Carlos Gracie
“The academy continues to produce world class competitors and instructors, including many who have opened other academies in the region and throughout the world.”
In Business Since 2019
2778 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
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Imazaki Dojo

Imazaki Dojo

(17)
  • Karate
  • Classes
  • Sensei
“I am an experienced martial artist, having practiced TKD, Wing Chun, and Kickboxing in previous days, and I've been continuing my martial arts training at Imazaki Dojo for almost a year now.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2013
1620 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
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606 Karate & Self-Defense

606 Karate & Self-Defense

(1)
“Less expensive than fancier schools but still amazing instructor and friendly classmates.”
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2019
5307 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL
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TDC MMA + Fitness

TDC MMA + Fitness

(30)
  • Train
  • Muay Thai
  • Students
“From taking a couple of classes to being an employee for this academy, TDC has definitely won me over and it's helped me meet, and get to know, people both within my neighborhood and outside of it!”
In Business Since 2014
322 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL
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Double Five Jiu-Jitsu By Andre Maneco

Double Five Jiu-Jitsu By Andre Maneco

(25)
  • Train
  • Knowledge
  • Students
“Structure is very good There is an area to warmup, two restrooms/dressing rooms, and we are also able to buy some drink's (water, Gatorade, etc) in case we run out of it during or after training.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2022
1531 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
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Self Defense Training Services in Chicago, IL Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$188
Maximum cost
$563
National Average
$288
Avg Per Hour Rates
$75
$250
$388
Average price range is based on 529 cost profiles
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Average Cost $288
Minimum cost $188
Maximum cost $563
Avg Per Hour Rates $75

Average range $250 to $388 is based on 529 cost profiles.

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