10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
“The team is great, the environment is motivating, and you'll be challenged in the best way.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near East Los Angeles, CA
These schools serve East Los Angeles from nearby bases in Los Angeles.
15 schools listed · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
“At the lunch time classes there are often 3-4 black belts, with over 100 years of combined training experience, supervising a class and consistently giving detailed feedback and advice.”
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Foxy and Fierce Women's Kickboxing Bootcamp
“A change in my job made it harder to for me to keep up the same workout schedule, but I still make every effort to go because of how good I feel afterward.”
Like Water Jiu Jitsu
“Highly recommend if you're looking for a new gym or wanting to try the sport.”
Rokah Karate & Jiu Jitsu
“Sensei Avi Rokah is simply one of the best and most knowledgeable traditional karate instructors you can find anywhere in the world.”
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Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams
“I especially recommend this gym for children—it teaches discipline, respect, confidence, and resilience while helping them grow stronger both physically and mentally.”
Short self-defense courses listed for East Los Angeles, 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: East Los Angeles, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,142 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "knowledge". 11 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 34 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; 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 East Los Angeles?
By email, and 11 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.
Flow State Jiu-Jitsu
“Having traveled so much for work, its rare to find such an outstanding group of professionals that truly care about jiujitsu and sharing the knowledge of it, especially to outsiders.”
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Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
“The cleaning of the tatami mats and changing rooms is constant, something fundamental for me when training in contact.”
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Omni Jiu Jitsu Academy
“The gym has everything you need and is very welcoming with its accommodations and culture.”
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Downtown Los Angeles
“Got the chance to train with a legend of the sport Eddie Bravo!”
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Boxing on the Boulevard
“I'd never boxed before, and he explained everything so clearly while still keeping the workout intense and challenging.”
Urban Kombat
“I highly recommend Urban Kombat, as Duane has 40 years experience, and trains police and the agents of the alphabet agencies….”
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Waves Jiu Jitsu
“I've had the privilege of training with Dan for a long time, and seeing him open Waves Jiu Jitsu has been incredible.”
Eagle Rock Jiu-Jitsu
“The instructors are incredibly patient and take the time to make sure every student understands the techniques, no matter their skill level.”
Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Culver City
“My son has been taking classes at Level Up Culver City for years, we love them!”
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