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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
- Teaching Style
- Black Belts
- Mats
“If you're looking to start out doing jiujitsu as a beginner or youve been on the mats for a long time, 10th planet is hands down the place you should be.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near East Los Angeles, CA
These schools serve East Los Angeles from nearby bases in Los Angeles.
24 schools listed · 23 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
- Confidence
- Honor
- Skill
“Our Six years old been training jiujitsu with Markus for two years, and loves it, Markus is Amazing with the kids, he is also the real deal when it gets to jiujitsu.”
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Like Water Jiu Jitsu
- Community
- Energy
- Skill
“Professor Mauricio Antunes is so knowledgeable (his competition credentials are impressive) and cares to explain things in detail to make sure you understand everything.”
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Meraki
- Students
- Belt
- Space
“I had learned how to tie my belt appropriately, but the second I stepped in I completely forgot how to tie it, Jason hunt tied it for me and explaining as he did so.”
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Sparta Academy
“This is a gym for all levels—everyone from competitive MMA fighters taking martial arts classes to those (like myself) with zero experience in weight lifting.”
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Rokah Karate
“Rokah is an extraordinary place to study traditional karate and both Avi and Ruth Rokah had put their hearts and souls into their exceptional karate program.”
Short self-defense courses listed for East Los Angeles, CA 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: East Los Angeles, CA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,045 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (94%), professionalism (90%) and communication (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "knowledge". 21 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 8 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 19 of the 24 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.
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Marina Martial Arts
- Skills
- Family Owned Business
- Confidence
“My son has been coming for more than 3 years, clases are excellent, and provide the kids with self confidence, discipline, respect, and martial arts skills .”
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Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams
- Team
- Goals
- Competition
“Professor and his instructors are helpful and go over minute details that will help your BJJ skills If you want to learn how to defend yourself, get into shape or compete, do not hesitate to come on down.”
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Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
- Athletes
- Doors
- Feel
“There was fantastic technical instruction from Cobrinha (a true legend of jiu jitsu) in all of the sessions we attended, as well as a friendly and welcoming environment with great training partners.”
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Street Sports Jiu-Jitsu
- Skills
- Belt
- Competitive
“Professor Renato and the other black belt instructors are excellent teachers with tremendous experience and heavily stress the details to help you learn techniques correctly.”
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PKG Martial Arts Academy
“I would highly suggest PKG to anyone who is interested in starting martial arts or to someone who has trained but wants to take their skills to the next level.”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Downtown Los Angeles
- Facility
- MMA
- Knowledge
“As the previous poster posted, there are many professional MMA fighters that have trained and still are training under Eddie Bravo and his 10th Planet system.”
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Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Studio City
- Space
- Respect
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The head instructor at Level UP Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy is a highly recommended master teacher of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and I'm glad he opened another location in Studio City.”
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Foxy and Fierce Women's Kickboxing Bootcamp
- Classes
- Fun
- Physical
“Each weekday targets different muscle groups with strength training and conditioning, and the last part of all classes is solely about practicing kickboxing.”
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Omni Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Feeling
- Understanding
- Jiu-Jitsu
“Coach Nick simply put is amazing, I came into town for a tournament and the welcomed feeling and incredible atmosphere provided was outstanding to say the least.”
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Dynamix MMA
- Sparring
- Desk
- Classes
“Henry Akins is an extremely patient and knowledgeable instructor, he really seems to care about all of his students (something that is, unfortunately a bit rare in this sport.”
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Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Parking
- Professor
- Atmosphere
“The academy's dedication to the fundamentals and Ricardo Rosa's infectious passion for Jiu-Jitsu make it an exceptional destination for martial artists of all backgrounds.”
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Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Culver City
- Community
- Professor
- Classes
“Culver City Level Up, also has a wide range of consistent practitioners that have different skill levels/belt rankings as well as diverse body sizes giving all athletes the opportunity to train with people that are both bigger and smaller than them.”
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Waves Jiu Jitsu
- Infectious
- Energy
- Train
“He's quickly established a culture of respect and kindness expected from all students, so it's an absolute pleasure every time I train there with nothing but great people and fun classes.”
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Rey Diogo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- BJJ
“Its a nice for do best”
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Eagle Rock Jiu-Jitsu
“Professor Hoffa and Professor James are great teachers I've learned so much from them it's almost been one year since I've joined and it's one of the best things I've ever did all my teammates are super cool and very helpful and some of the best guys...”
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Knowles Karate Academy
“Amazing instructors and family friendly.”
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A-Side Jiu Jitsu and Fitness
- Skills
- Train
- Environment
“Professor Arman cares about every single student, from the gold medal winning competitors to the casuals who just want to learn something new and get in shape.”
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Aikido Cultural Institute
- Sensei
“Great place to nurture appreciation for non-violence, enhance respect for life, exercise self-control and self-discipline, and of course learn the art of Aikido!”
Self-Defense Training Services in East Los Angeles, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$178
Maximum cost
$534
National Average
$273
Avg Per Hour Rates
$72
$238
$368
Fair price range is based on 417 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near East Los Angeles
- “My son has gained a great deal of confidence and physical self-awareness.” — from a review of Marina Martial Arts
- “Professor Marcus' knowledge of old school jiujitsu and its application to ongoing evolution is simply amazing for both sport and self-defense.” — from a review of Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
- “They offer a supportive environment for all, whether your child just wants to learn self-defense or test their skills in tournaments.” — from a review of Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Studio City
- “Whether you are looking to exercise, learn self-defense skills or compete at any level, I highly recommend this gym.” — from a review of Dynamix MMA
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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