Longevity Martial Arts Centers
“While she still has a lot of work on holding back her social butterfly personality during class, she is learning a lot and having tons of fun.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Fullerton, CA
15 schools listed · 7 in Fullerton · 1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
CSW Headquarters Brazilian Jiujitsu
“Along with getting a hard, fulfilling workout each class, your journey of learning martial arts at CSW will be fruitful, fun, happy, and you will find friends who will become family to you.”
Rare Jiu-Jitsu
“Great place to learn, make friends, and to get an amazing workout.”
Teragi Academy
“It is also a joy to see how family-oriented the entire facility is, from educational academy programs to "Roll With Your Kids" days to foster positive experiences between parents and children”
Dream Art Fullerton
“Don't care anything about money they care about each and every one of their students, this academy is a family and I'm proud to call this my second home.”
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fullerton
“Professor will help build your child's confidence, and teach them something that will help them throughout life.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Fullerton, 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: Fullerton, CA
7 of the 15 schools we list are based in Fullerton; the other 8 serve Fullerton from towns including Anaheim (5 mi), Rowland Heights (6 mi) and Orange (8 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 993 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 1 has 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 2001. 4 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; 13 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 Fullerton?
Many do. 7 of the 15 listed here sit in Fullerton 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.
Samurai Academy
“Mixed ages and belts in all classes makes it very easy to learn and keep up with our previous belt level training so we don't lose it as we progress”
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Eagle Tae Kwon DO
“Lots of expertise, very good teachers/masters, my kids really enjoy the classes, I really like the adult classes at night”
Tom Vo's Taekwondo
“Master Kris is exceptional with kids and adults and I highly recommend his school”
Allsafe Defense Systems
“A very well prepared and presented course both for the person with no experience or knowledge at all to reloading and looking to begin reloading for the first time.”
Tinguinha Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy
“It's an honor for me and my daughter to call TBJJ Academy our home and to call Tinguinha, our Professor.”
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Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“John couldn't have been more welcoming and his students are clearly well adjusted because they, too, were very nice.”
Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School
“This academy is an amazing place to come and learn with great people who will become your friends and help you with your technique and getting better everyday.”
Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Anaheim
“If you've ever thought about wanting to try jiu jitsu and you live within 25min, I recommend you try for the month because that's basically what I did and I only wish I could've done this earlier in my life.”
Rounders MMA & Boxing Jiu-Jitsu
“I found this gym through mutual friends, and it's been the best decision I've made.”
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