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Na Martial Arts
- Son
- Fun
- Ranking
“My son was diagnosed with a borderline autism, and as many people would know, it is quite challenging to communicate with him, give directions, and do follow-through.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Folsom, CA
2 of these schools are based in Folsom; the others serve Folsom from towns including Sacramento (19 mi), Carmichael (10 mi) and Rocklin (11 mi).
17 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Bedrock Jiu Jitsu
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Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu
- Confidence
- Mat
- Understand
“We initially enrolled our daughter just for fun, but she has made some great friends in this community, gained confidence, and learned far more than just jiu jitsu.”
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John Island Boxing & Development
“I had never tried boxing before so I was a little reluctant to get out of my comfort zone but Coach John couldn't have been better about making me feel comfortable while also having a great time!”
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THE Studio Martial Arts and Fitness
“The instructors are not just skilled professionals; they are also incredibly patient and nurturing, creating a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to push their limits and grow.”
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Infinite Jiu-Jitsu
- Skills
- Mats
- Black Belt
“He's even willing to stick up for other kids who are being bullied on the school bus where in the past he would have been the shy ostrich in the back of the bus with his head in his book trying to ignore what was going on.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Folsom, 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: Folsom, CA
23 of the 24 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,152 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (95%), professionalism (88%) and communication (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 16 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (CPR and NASM) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 15 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. 2 of the 24 listed here sit in Folsom and the others are within 25 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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Synergy Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“If I tell them before school that bjj class is tonight , without fail the first thing they ask me when I pick them up is how bad they want to go to bjj class .”
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Mattime
“My son came in to Mat Time with a lot of fear but he quickly overcame his fear and got comfortable with jujitsu & wrestling thanks to James and the folks at Mat Time.”
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Eastern Ways Martial Arts
“Of course with the younger kids they have progress steps along the way, but my girls are nearing black sash levels and they understand what it will take to master this portion of the journey.”
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Luka Fitness
- Health
- Goals
- Knowledge
“No matter what you're goals are, whether it is to build strength, endurance, muscle, or MMA, he can help with that thanks to his well wounded knowledge.”
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Team Andre Cia Paulista Sacramento
- Train
“Met Andre at many BJJ tournaments throughout the years, and his energy always made him stand out from the crowd, as a competitor, as a coach and as a referee.”
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Reid's Martial Arts
- Kenpō
- Self Defense
“Grand Master Linda Reid is someone who lives what she teaches I highly recommend Reid's Martial Arts.”
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Fair Oaks Family Taekwondo
- Knowledge
- Black Belt
- Train
“Master Kropp encourages all students to be their absolute best and all the instructors encourage learning through patience, support and discipline in a safe environment.”
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Maxwell Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Bjj
- Train
“Professor Davin is very passionate and detailed with his instructions, and explains each position clearly which allows for better drills and improving your technique.”
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Rankins R Taekwondo LLC -Rcfamilytkdacademy
“I am glad to be a member of this martial arts center, it is an amazing awesome incredible experience and ton of knowledge, I strongly recommend for anyone it doesn't matter who you are.”
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Never A Victim (Nav)
“Self defense training for women and children by Master Linda Reid.”
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Quinn's Gym
“The empathy and consideration shown by everyone in the gym.”
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Iron Dragon Martial Arts Institute
“So people who want to know how to "fight" or "defend themselves" are often missing an important expectation when seeking out training - that their life and mindset must change in order to truly learn a martial art and become proficient at it.”
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Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Adults
- Black Belt
- Safety
“I look forward to every training session with great people, skillful yet patient instructors, insightful lessons, and high quality rolls - I couldn't be happier with the decision to join this gym over a year ago.”
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Capitol Jiu Jitsu
“Blue belt from Gracie Humaita, did a drop-in few months ago for several adult gi and no-gi classes while visiting for work and enjoyed the coaches instructionals and training format.”
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Kang Taekwondo
“My favorite so far is if a stranger/attacker doesn't let go of you and you're stuck in their grip then to bite them because as a kid that's something you don't think about, most kids freeze or panic.”
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Sacramento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Title
- Attention
- Home
“The tuition rates are cheaper than most jiu-jitsu academies, and the black belt instructor, Marcos Torregrosa is there for both the morning and evening classes teaching and walking around individual to individual to see proper technique being execute...”
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Sacramento Jiu Jitsu Team Maxwell
- Town
- Train
- Professor
“While the staff probably doesn't want it put out there, I'll just leave it as this: Given that the place is owned and operated by area natives there's something extra, an aura of community, going on there.”
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Moore's Martial Arts of Sacramento
- Self Defense
“Our son was very shy and a bit nervous about being in a new environment but the instructor's are knowledgeable and passionate about their teachings, fellow students are kind and helpful with first time learning curves, all of this made our experience...”
Self-Defense Training Services in Folsom, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$170
Maximum cost
$509
National Average
$260
Avg Per Hour Rates
$68
$227
$351
Fair price range is based on 251 cost profiles
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