Best Self-Defense Classes near Diamond Bar, CA

1 of these schools is based in Diamond Bar; the others serve Diamond Bar from towns including Rowland Heights (5 mi), Fullerton (10 mi) and Whittier (12 mi).

1 open 24/7 · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Gracie Barra Diamond Bar-Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Gracie Barra Diamond Bar-Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4.9 27 reviews
“Over the short time period I have been here, I have not only have the opportunity to learn from the most caring, funny, and genuine instructors, but also met other amazing students and have grown to be teammates with them”
Free trial classSince 2015
1273 S Diamond Bar Blvd
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Sampa Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts

Sampa Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts

4.9 95 reviews
“Sampa has created a gym where everyone helps each other out and people seem to have no ego or bad attitudes.”
Coupons & offersSince 2011Online lessons
Glendora, CA · 10 mi from Diamond Bar
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Tinguinha Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy

Tinguinha Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy

4.4 19 reviews
“Very high quality training with Tinguinha who is one of the original pioneers of the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
Free trial classCoupons & offersAges 5–7Since 2002Online lessons
Yorba Linda, CA · 8 mi from Diamond Bar
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Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5.0 20 reviews
“Great classes and great with kids!”
Free trial classCoupons & offersAges 6–13Since 2012
Rowland Heights, CA · 5 mi from Diamond Bar
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Excel Taekwondo Academy

Excel Taekwondo Academy

4.9 23 reviews
“The classes were great to where they taught my kids to have more confidence and discipline & helped me with my weight loss goals all while we learned self defense!”
Free trial classCoupons & offersAges 4–12Since 2014
Claremont, CA · 11 mi from Diamond Bar
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Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Anaheim

Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Anaheim

5.0 57 reviews
“Carlson Gracie is a great jujitsu gym, professor nick makes you work for a better you 💪🏽 also gives you a challenge.”
Since 2015Prices online
Anaheim, CA · 11 mi from Diamond Bar
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Short self-defense courses listed for Diamond Bar, 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: Diamond Bar, CA

The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,208 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; all 15 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 6 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; 14 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.

How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Diamond Bar?

By email, and 14 of the 15 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.

CSW Headquarters Brazilian Jiujitsu

CSW Headquarters Brazilian Jiujitsu

5.0 94 reviews
“For over the past year, my 11 year old son started kickboxing with Coach Trent and boxing with Coach Marvin at the CSW training center.”
Free trial classSince 2012
Fullerton, CA · 10 mi from Diamond Bar
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Longevity Martial Arts Centers

Longevity Martial Arts Centers

5.0 36 reviews
“I say "training" because that is the most accurate term I can use for such a professional and organized curriculum; she learned how to do (real) push-ups, sit-ups, the splits, and more, which all contributed to her being such a strong athlete”
Free trial classOpen 24 hoursSince 2019Prices online
Fullerton, CA · 10 mi from Diamond Bar
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Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights

Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights

4.9 96 reviews
“Anyone including students are willing to help you out and give you tips.”
Free trial classSince 2023
Rowland Heights, CA · 5 mi from Diamond Bar
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Sektor Jiu Jitsu Chino

Sektor Jiu Jitsu Chino

4.9 78 reviews
“It's really cool the way he breaks down each position and then we put it all together towards the end of the class”
Free trial classSince 2007
Chino, CA · 9 mi from Diamond Bar
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Gracie Barra Whittier

Gracie Barra Whittier

4.8 123 reviews
“The place is very clean with professional hands on instructors where safety is paramount.”
Free trial classFrom $160/moAges 3–15Since 2013
Whittier, CA · 12 mi from Diamond Bar
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Rare Jiu-Jitsu

Rare Jiu-Jitsu

5.0 82 reviews
“Andrew and coach Nadia and the other coaches are kind, knowledgeable and super helpful to the students and parents.”
Free trial classSince 2019
Rowland Heights, CA · 5 mi from Diamond Bar
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Tillis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Tillis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.8 72 reviews
“Noah has created a welcoming environment for anyone who wants to learn martial arts.”
Since 2011
Whittier, CA · 12 mi from Diamond Bar
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Defense Arts Center

Defense Arts Center

5.0 20 reviews
“Overall, if you are looking for a place to learn defense arts come to this place the staff is amazing, the classes are great and the place is beautiful to train at.”
Free trial classFrom $100/moBBB A+Since 1977
Upland, CA · 12 mi from Diamond Bar
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Caique Jiu Jitsu Walnut Academy

Caique Jiu Jitsu Walnut Academy

5.0 10 reviews
“The academy is always clean and classes are great for kids and adults.”
Coupons & offersSince 2014
Walnut, CA · 3 mi from Diamond Bar
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