Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Denton
“The instructors here are highly skilled and passionate about teaching, and the Denton academy offers a variety of classes that accommodate our busy schedules.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Denton, TX
1 of these schools is based in Denton; the others serve Denton from towns including Highland Village (11 mi), Flower Mound (13 mi) and Corinth (8 mi).
12 open weekends · all 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Justin Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Learned at lot in just the small amount of time I've been here.”
Rafael Formiga Jiu Jitsu Academy
“I've been training here for a little over six months, and regardless of rank, everyone helps one another to be the best training partner they can be”
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Argyle Jiujitsu Academy
“You will be glad you tried Argyle Jiujitsu and will enjoy seeing your kids rolling around the mat learning and having fun.”
Kama Jiu-Jitsu
“Kama Jiu-Jitsu is the ONLY place that I would want to learn self defense from.”
Combate Academy
“The Jiu Jitsu instruction is top-notch and the coaches do a great job breaking things down so everyone can learn, whether you're brand new or have experience.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Denton, TX are spread across the 14 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: Denton, TX
The 14 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,383 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 11 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 14 of the schools on this page; 9 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.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Denton?
By email, and 12 of the 14 schools here publish an address. Write with the group you have in mind, the room you can offer and what worries the group, then ask for a plan of the session. A school that replies with a price and nothing else has told you something.
Rodriguez ATA Martial Arts Academy
“Richie and his staff do a wonderful job of teaching tae kwon do with patience and kindness all while holding kids accountable for respect and perseverance!”
Dragon Kim's Taekwondo
“Thanks to his guidance, my daughter has significantly improved her physical skills, learned to respect others, and gained confidence.”
Girls Who Fight
“This studio and the instructor Gemma do an amazing job at creating a welcoming environment and remaining inclusive to newbies and returners!”
Eclipse BJJ and Grappling Academy
“All levels of jiujitsu training from beginner to competitors.”
Premier Martial Arts
“They make the program readily available not only for teens and adults but also small children so they are set up for success in the years to come.”
Talon Martial Arts
“We went to enroll our kids but liked it so much that we enrolled ourselves as well.”
Frontier Martial Arts (Fka Talon 377)
“This studio is a great place to train and take your kids.”
Jiu Jitsu Tech & Muay Thai
“You get quality rolls and in doing so also received some great advise regarding technique and execution.”
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