McKenzie Martial Arts
“My son has been a student for several years now, and it's great to see how far he has progressed.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Eugene, OR
10 schools listed · 7 in Eugene · 5 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 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 Eugene and several other cities.
Atos Jiu Jitsu Northwest
“The coaches are highly experienced, personable, and helpful, and I have made tons of friends in the short time that I've been training.”
Grey Wolf Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“It's a very welcoming gym and Professor Michael is an amazing educator that carefully crafts each session that builds on week after week.”
RMA Martial Arts & Fitness
“The students are not just $$$ to them, they treat everyone like family.”
Red Tiger Kung fu
“It's an inclusive place as well, with great music, a focus on internal and external Arts of all sorts, weapons, and, importantly, building community, with a lot of heart, after so many years of isolation and pandemic.”
Tai Chi Classes
“I am a beginner and the classes are very structured so I can remember what was covered in class so I can practice at home.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Eugene, OR 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: Eugene, OR
7 of the 10 schools we list are based in Eugene; the other 3 serve Eugene from Salem (60 mi) and Springfield (7 mi). 9 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.8 to 5.0 across 259 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "confidence". 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 3 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 Eugene?
By email, and 6 of the 10 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.
Jujitsu-Do Martial Art Center
Performance Martial Arts Academy
“My son has gone to Performance Martial Arts Academy for almost a year and it has been a great experience.”
Krav Maga Salem
“Sheena (Owner of krav Maga Salem) is a phenomenal instructor who really cares about her students.”
Impact Jiu Jitsu
“Definitely changed my life into positive side, after joining Impact jiu-jitsu of Salem”
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