Na Martial Arts
“I love that they make the classes fun while also teaching discipline, respect, and confidence.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Folsom, CA
15 schools listed · 4 in Folsom · 10 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Nexus Jiu Jitsu
“Thank you to everyone at Nexus Jiu Jitsu for believing in our child, encouraging them to be their absolute best, and creating such an amazing environment.”
Checkmat Folsom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The coaches are plentiful, accessible and very knowledgeable, who have even given extra time to help our kids when needed.”
Bedrock Jiu Jitsu
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Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu
“Coach Ryan and his team are amazing, our 4 year old son loves his jui jitsu classes in granite bay.”
John Island Boxing & Development
“I've been doing personal training sessions with John Island and I can honestly say it's been one of the best training experiences I've had.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Folsom, 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: Folsom, CA
4 of the 15 schools we list are based in Folsom; the other 11 serve Folsom from towns including Roseville (12 mi), Carmichael (10 mi) and El Dorado Hills (5 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 1,335 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 10 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (CPR and NASM) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 11 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.
Do the schools on this page travel out to Folsom?
Many do. 4 of the 15 listed here sit in Folsom and the others are within 15 mi, which matters less in this category because the instructor usually comes to your room. Ask about travel before you rule out a school on the address alone.
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THE Studio Martial Arts and Fitness
“I am always waiting for the session with her, especially for the Sound Bath!”
Refuge Jiu Jitsu
“He clearly cares about making sure every student, no matter their level, actually understands the mechanics of what they're doing rather than just going through the motions.”
Quinn's Gym
“I'm in the Rock Steady Boxing program and I find the coaching and drills, both boxing and strength , are outstanding .”
Primal Grounds Jiu Jitsu
“We've been training here 4 days/week (in the kids and adult classes) and couldn't be more happy with the staff, facilities, and quality of training partners.”
Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Cassio's gym is a great safe family environment to grow and challenge yourself.”
El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
“It's a wonderful place for kids, and the coaches really understand how to teach children in a way that keeps them engaged, motivated, and excited to learn.”
Fair Oaks Family Taekwondo
“Our kid is finally ready to earn her black belt after three years of training, and it's been an amazing journey.”
Luka Fitness
“He helped me look at my diet differently and showed me how much power the food we fuel ourselves with has.”
Iron Dragon Martial Arts Institute
“Get trained by the BEST instructors!”
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