Raptor Jiu Jitsu
“A wonderful gym that is safe with incredibly knowledgeable coaches that foster competitiveness and learning in very positive environment.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Edmond, OK
10 schools listed · 6 in Edmond · 7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Edmond and several other cities.
Pride Mixed Martial Arts
“The instructors are so good with kids and the classes have a great balance of mma, education, fun and stranger awareness/protection.”
Redline Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Ty and Jennifer are not only great people but great ambassadors to Oklahoma jiu-jitsu!”
Poos Taekwondo
“There was lots of space, the restroom was very clean and well stocked with supplies for guests as was the rest of the facility.”
Edmond Martial Arts Academy
“They even have parents night out days and can accommodate a birthday party which is super cool!”
Christian Karate Academy
“The owners and the instructors are great people and will take care of everyone who enters.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Edmond, OK are spread across the 10 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: Edmond, OK
6 of the 10 schools we list are based in Edmond; the other 4 serve Edmond from towns including Guthrie (14 mi), Oklahoma City (15 mi) and Yukon (16 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 754 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "facilities". 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 4 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 Edmond describe their courses online?
All 10 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.
Lovato's School of BJJ & MMA
“If you are considering starting training yourself or looking for a place for your son or daughter or family member or friend, you won't find a better gym in OKC or (I think) anywhere.”
Top Tier Martial Arts
“Hometown gym led by a dedicated black belt instructor with strong community of regular adult attendees.”
Solid MMA
“I would very much recommend many people to try Solid MmA”
American Okinawan Karate Academy LLC / Isshinryu Karate Sandubrae
“Cannot express through words how much this dojo has done for our children.”
Why these companies made our list
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