Rockstar Martial Arts
“He gives lots of individual attention, teaches with the same enthusiasm irrespective of whether it's 2 students or 20 students and gives practical feedback.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Frisco, TX
15 schools listed · 10 in Frisco · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Frisco-Legacy Dr
“My boys love going to classes and I can already see a difference in them and it's been only one week.”
Diamondback Jiu-Jitsu
“Professor Matt is very involved with all the students and there's a plethora of higher belts willing to help as well!!”
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4korners Jiu Jitsu
“He looks forward to his lesson everyday and is developing a sense of pride and accomplishment with each move he masters and each stripe/belt he earners.”
Gracie Barra Frisco
“Very professional and I have the honor of practicing with him simply the best OSS”
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Samurai Inti Martial Arts
“The kids get to learn not only technicality in subject fields but also they develop self confidence , positive personality and make strong foundations for life, in their early age.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Frisco, 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: Frisco, TX
10 of the 15 schools we list are based in Frisco; the other 5 serve Frisco from Plano (8 mi), McKinney (9 mi) and Lewisville (12 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,811 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (91%), communication (86%) and professionalism (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". All 15 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 3 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; 10 list a public email and 5 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 Frisco?
Many do. 10 of the 15 listed here sit in Frisco 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.
Premier Martial Arts
“My son has a blast and is always excited to come to practice!”
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Campuzano MMA
“Gym is very clean and organized, instructors were very friendly and patient.”
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Roger Gracie Academy Texas
“It's not just a place he goes to train; it's a sanctuary where his love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu flourishes.”
Shukokai Karate Academy
“I have been learning Karate from the Shukokai Karate Academy for the past 7 years and have really grown as a student.”
Vasquez Taekwondo Academy
“This place is by far the best birthday party place in Mckinney, the kids had a blast and everything was included and you can tell that the Vasquez masters truly love and we're put on this earth to work with kids as they are fantastic.”
Gracie Barra McKinney
“We have been to 3 gyms and this is hands down the best gym, instructors, pace, class size, student to teacher ratio of all of hem!”
Carlson Gracie DFW
“Made me feel right at home and I got to get some great training with a team of KILLERS at GB Carrollton.”
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Atlasi Martial Arts Academy
“There is nice concept of giving colored stripes if kids do well which motivates kids to do better and introduces nice small health sense of competition.”
Sharpen Iron Academy
“I had great partners and will be returning again every time I am in the area.”
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