Texas Defense Academy TDA
“She is pretty shy with new people and It has really helped to boost her confidence and Edwin is really great with her!”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Fort Worth, TX
15 schools listed · 12 in Fort Worth · 14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
North Texas Karate Academy
“The instructors are encouraging to every student while pushing them to be their best.”
Frequency BJJ & Fitness
“Kyle and all of the instructors teach the ins and outs of why techniques work and provide foundational knowledge and support for learning the sport.”
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Fort Worth
“Best instructors , incredible atmosphere and even better training , if you're in the Fort Worth area I highly recommend training here!!”
Travis Lutter Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Highly recommend joining if you're looking in the area - great for all experience levels, regardless if you're a professional fighter or a Jiu Jitsu hobbyist… Lutter's has something for everyone and you won't be disappointed.”
Champion Gtma Martial Arts
“I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for extra curricular activities for their kids.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Fort Worth, TX 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: Fort Worth, TX
12 of the 15 schools we list are based in Fort Worth; the other 3 serve Fort Worth from North Richland Hills (9 mi), Pantego (12 mi) and Arlington (14 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 746 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (92%) and value (85%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "knowledge", "atmosphere" and "skills". 13 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (AED) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 10 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 Fort Worth?
Many do. 12 of the 15 listed here sit in Fort Worth 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.
Fitness Fight Factory Haslet
“Our sons have been learning Muay Thai and BJJ at F3 in Haslet for a year now and have grown so much in these sports as well as humans.”
Foxy Defense and Protection
“She breaks down each technique and make sure u understand how to properly execute each one.”
Texas Isshinryu Karate Academy
“We love their teaching methods, their ability to show and teach self-esteem/worth, and most importantly demonstrate positive mentorship.”
Fort Worth Combatives
“Well worth it come visit try it and enjoy what you being waiting for”
Knorr's Academy of Hapkido
“The respect, compromise, professionalism, and care with my grandson and the other students make me feel in good hands part of the education of him.”
Mizu Aikido of Fort Worth
TX Black Belt Academy
“When you start you do not just learn jujitsu and karate you Learn life leadership lessons and you socialize with people and make great Friends but most of all you join a family this place is basically a second home to me the staff is amazing.”
The Gym
“Great trainers, great facility, great place to learn/train martial arts for all skill levels”
Fitness Fight Factory
“Coach Johnny Bedford and his crew showed awesome hospitality to my daughter and I for the drop in session we had during their kid's class.”
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