Revolution Martial Arts & Jiu Jitsu
“My 9 year old son started a few months ago and he is enjoying it, learning a lot of moves and getting a good workout.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Culver City, CA
3 of these schools are based in Culver City; the others serve Culver City from towns including Los Angeles (7 mi), Santa Monica (5 mi) and Studio City (9 mi).
all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Delta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“You can immediately tell a great gym with great culture, skills and people.”
Rey Diogo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I was warmly welcomed to train with the legend and his students while traveling to LA for work.”
Studio City Martial Arts
“I'm continually awed at how Sensei Bryan and Sensei Ron can teach and motivate so many different student levels — from little ninjas to teens to adults (including this “woman of a certain age”).”
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Rekm
“Students and Trainers all go out of their way to help each other out and bring a sense of family/friendship to the facility while engraining empowering, useful skills into each student at REKM.”
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
“Scott is a great coach, he keeps the class interesting and during drilling he makes SURE you're doing the correct technique 😅”
Short self-defense courses listed for Culver City, 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: Culver City, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,341 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "skills". 14 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; all 15 list a public email and 5 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 Culver City?
Many do. 3 of the 15 listed here sit in Culver City 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.
Shaolin American Self Defense Academy
“They have so much patience with kids but also I still a strong sense of discipline.”
Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
“Marcus is an encyclopedia when it comes to jiu jitsu and will help people reach their goals, whether it's to lose weight, learn a skill, or be a world champion.”
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Foxy and Fierce Women's Kickboxing Bootcamp
“Working out here has made me feel like an athlete training again, but it's so much more fun than college workouts.”
PKG Martial Arts Academy
“I would highly suggest PKG to anyone who is interested in starting martial arts or to someone who has trained but wants to take their skills to the next level.”
Cjjf
“This place has quickly become our second home right after we signed up our little one for the kids classes.”
1st Class Martial Arts
“One thing I really appreciate is their focus on character development through their articles of faith—do your best, strive for excellence, and always finish what you start.”
Like Water Jiu Jitsu
“Its a great environment for children to learn new techniques for self defense.”
Marina Martial Arts
“It's also possible to sign up for free introductory class, give it a try you'll be pleasantly surprised.”
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Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams
“I've tried jujitsu at three other locations and chose this one because I felt so welcome and was amazed by how dynamic and active the community is.”
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