Jaguar Gym
“Capoeira, Striking and Full Body conditioning are great activities lead by the coach.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Cypress, TX
15 schools listed · 6 in Cypress · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Come See Me On the Mats Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I got some great rounds in with some of his regular students, who were also very friendly and welcoming.”
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Streamline Training Center / Renzo Gracie Cypress
“Coach Dayron offers a great service and program for the community that continues to build and grow.”
Team Tooke Martial Arts Academy
“It allows people all ages to have a self defense outlet while growing character!”
Haven Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Professor Nonso is an amazing instructor with many years of competition experience.”
Gracie Barra Cypress
“Prof Joaquin is full of knowledge, great atmosphere and friendly training partners, perfect environment to learn Jiu-Jitsu.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Cypress, TX 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: Cypress, TX
6 of the 15 schools we list are based in Cypress; the other 9 serve Cypress from Spring (20 mi), Houston (22 mi) and Katy (15 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 1,091 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "facilities". 14 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 19 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 3 list 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 4 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 Cypress 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.
Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Cypress
“As a local parent, I can't say enough good things about the BJJ academy for kids in Cypress, Texas.”
Finesse Jiu Jitsu
“Very good gim all with a good attitude I recommend it to all people”
Sport Karate America
“The individual sessions are also amazing and work wonders with helping your kiddo through hurdles in training.”
The Jiu Jitsu Order
“I went in on a Sunday and Open Mat everybody was friendly.”
Ground Dwellers LLC
“Eddie has a top notch group of instructors who are patient with beginners and allows for students to learn at a pace that is comfortable for them.”
Impact Jiu-Jitsu
“Mats are clean, people are welcoming, and the skill is backed with great instruction.”
Cantu's Jiu Jitsu Self Defense
“I would say, that is the best school with a professional coach-master”
Rilion Gracie Katy
“Also the welcoming environment and instruction of Professor Spenser and Professor Mario are top notch.”
The MAT Center
“Instructors are thorough and make everyone feels welcomed”
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