Garami Jiu Jitsu
“Each kid is being taught something the entire time they are there so it's well worth your time and money.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Fayetteville, NC
10 schools listed · 4 in Fayetteville · 4 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Leadership Martial Arts & Krav Maga
“I learned the proper punch stance, clear and decisive phrases to shout, how to be more alert and found out how I strong my body is with empowering movements !”
Sgro Combatives
“The teaching has been A+, but the most important thing for me has been the family that has become "Sgro Karate".”
Garami Jiu Jitsu Cape Fear
“It is a clean gym with high level instruction for self defense, a great workout, and competition training.”
Action Zone CMA
“I have been so impressed how the instructors have firm expectations and challenge the kids to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally, well also doing so in a kind and encouraging manner.”
Black Belt Leadership Academy
“I take my granddaughter there the instructor is great with the kids”
Short self-defense courses listed for Fayetteville, NC 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: Fayetteville, NC
4 of the 10 schools we list are based in Fayetteville; the other 6 serve Fayetteville from towns including Aberdeen (27 mi), Sanford (28 mi) and Raeford (10 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 453 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (88%), professionalism (83%) and value (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 4 are open on Saturdays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2012. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page and 5 list a public email. 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 Fayetteville?
By email, and 5 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.
Warrior Martial Arts
“Really enjoy the adult class, not only the physical training,but also training the mind and eyes to see and process what most people would miss...”
Vigilance Combatives LLC
“The people are incredible, motivating, supportive, and pushed me to do hard things in a great environment.”
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Ares BJJ Sanford
“My child loves going to class, learning and socializing while learning priceless life skills.”
Carolina Dojo Championship Martial Arts
“My 7-year old is excited to go to class and can't wait to show all he's learned in class when it's over.”
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