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Super System BJJ
- Jiu Jitsu
- Train
- Mat
“Multiple big screen displays, spacious changing areas with showers, and a comfortable waiting area.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Dublin, OH
1 of these schools is based in Dublin; the others serve Dublin from towns including Westerville (12 mi), Columbus (12 mi) and Gahanna (17 mi).
18 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“If you're reading this review and have seen the hours posted and don't think your schedule will align, be sure to hit their website to find the latest training schedule.”
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Endeavor Defense & Fitness
“Well, it's the people; it's the exceptional and personalised instruction; it's the affirmation of who you are and space held for you to cultivate who you want to be.”
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U A Jiu Jitsu
- Skills
- Train
- Feel
“Great place to start your journey and the first class is free, so if you are new and want to try it out or get a feel for the place you get that opportunity.”
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Summit Martial Arts
- Black Belt
- Self Confidence
- Knowledge
“If you are looking for a great place to learn self defense or just to get a get workout with Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kendo or other weapons, I highly recommend this school.”
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Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus
- Competition
- Skill
- Passion
“The class/teaching structure is excellent as it helps build muscle memory through repetition and then allows you to apply those techniques through different scenarios.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Dublin, OH are spread across the 24 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: Dublin, OH
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 864 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (86%) and communication (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "knowledge" and "confidence". 17 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 17 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.
Which course providers listed for Dublin describe their courses online?
23 of the 24 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.
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Western Lotus Athletics & Martial Club
- Self Defense
- Sifu
- Train
“To be honest, I was looking for a place to relieve a lot of pent up aggression and direct my anger ( I wanted to punch something) coming from a different fighting background I didn't know what to expect.”
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Buckeye Self Defense
- Teaching
- Knowledge
- Learning
“This place is a amazing place to sign up for, weather that be for your child's safety, you want to protect yourself or even just want to know how to defend yourself if the situation ever comes.”
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The Kazoku Dojo
- Known
- To Learn
- Son
“My 5 yo daughter started 3 months ago and it's been great for her in helping with body coordination, listening and following directions, & respecting her teachers.”
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Columbus Self-Defense
- Strategies
- Information
- Learned
“Not only has it made me more confident in my fighting and self-defense capabilities, but it has also improved my overall energy level, balance, self-awareness, hand-eye coordination and reflexes just to name a few.”
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Dragon E's Black Belt Academy
- Tae Kwon do
“The instruction is outstanding on every level, from technique, to "form" to board breaking and above all the respect that is instilled in each student – to not only respect their instructors and parents, but to respect their peers, the class and Tae ...”
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4point Base BJJ
- Train
“I'm 51 and have parkinsons disease just started in October (I think)Coach Mike is welcoming to the great group of people and everyone has helped and give pointers.”
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Apex Martial Arts
- Taekwondo
“My son Semaj is a student at Apex and Master P is a great teacher.”
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Tamarack TKD Martial Arts Studio
“Working out martial arts with friends is where it is at”
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Empower Martial Arts
- Taekwondo
- Healthy
- Krav
“The staff took care of everything, from ordering the pizza and greeting guests, to even helping put trash in the garbage as my son unwrapped his presents.”
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Triple Threat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“My daughter's Juijitsu has developed so much in a short amount of time!!!”
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Ohio Combat Sports Academy
- Knowledge
- BJJ
- Competitors
“If you are looking to get into shape, make friends, learn how to defend yourself, or just pick up a new hobby then you should definitely check out Ohio Combat Sports Academy.”
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Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- Adults
- Train
- Muay Thai
“If you're searching for a good place to train that is family friendly with morally upstanding leadership and true martial artists then look no further, this is the place for you!”
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Elevate Martial Arts
“It is clear from the moment you enter their academy that they provide high quality, family friendly training both for the recreational students or students that want to compete at the highest levels.”
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Mat Lab Brazilian Jiujitsu
- Son
- Skill
- Environment
“Being the oldest member at 55, I can tell you that you're never too old to learn, train and compete in BJJ and that Mat Lab is a positive and inviting facility for any age or gender.”
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Dynamic Self Defense- New Albany
- Course
- Confidence
- Knowledge
“It is immediately clear the wealth of knowledge and experience that Scott has, and made us quite sure we would love to take additional classes to learn even more.”
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Budo Martial Arts Academy
- Ninjutsu
- Sensei
- Confidence
“Anyone can joined no matter the age old or young, rich or poor, and if your alive or dead (😆) Anyway come and enjoy the fun environment, it'll be an experience for ya'.”
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Team Perry American Karate/Tkd
- Discipline
- Fun
- Son
“Team Perry Karate is about learning Karate and so much more such as discipline, fitness, respect, honor, integrity and commitment; something that many of our young people desperately need in today's society.”
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Notorious Jiu-Jitsu
- Learning
“James is a great guy and does a great job teaching the kids and being patient with them.”
Self-Defense Training Services in Dublin, OH Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$153
Maximum cost
$458
National Average
$235
Avg Per Hour Rates
$62
$204
$316
Average price range is based on 314 cost profiles
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