McMahon Training Center
“They have competitive aspects if that's what you're looking for, but it's a fairly family friendly, non-competitive atmosphere.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Fort Collins, CO
10 schools listed · 5 in Fort Collins · 8 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Gracie Barra Fort Collins
“I can only say good things about the staff, the new location is also really cool.”
Foco BJJ
“I learned a lot and had an overall positive time as an out of towner.”
Evolve Krav Maga
“Fantastic instructors and I learned several practical techniques for women's self defense.”
The Dojo Fort Collins
“Great place to train and improve yourself, hone your skills and discover strengths you didn't know you had.”
Kaizen Karate & Self-Defense
“They are learning how to become the best versions of themselves and how to be respectful in and out of the dojo.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Fort Collins, CO 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: Fort Collins, CO
5 of the 10 schools we list are based in Fort Collins; the other 5 serve Fort Collins from towns including Erie (35 mi), Windsor (9 mi) and Boulder (37 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 537 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 7 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 3 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; 5 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 Fort Collins 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.
Motive Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Never had so much fun "working out" the mental aspect might even be more enjoyable than the physical.”
Vibrant Jiu Jitsu
“They've made new friends and have learned something new every day, we are incredibly thankful to have such good people in our lives and help teach our kiddos.”
Way of the Crane Martial Arts and Streetwize Self Defense
“The experiences and the practice I have fostered here, thanks to the immense depth of knowledge of the Sensei and Senpai, has pushed me beyond what I thought was capable for myself, both mentally and physically.”
Colorado Kickboxing & MMA
“My daughter loves the classes and there is a very welcoming family atmosphere.”
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