360 Jiu Jitsu
“I truly enjoy the lessons they provide about defense, good sportsmanship, and being respectful and responsible.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Grand Prairie, TX
3 of these schools are based in Grand Prairie; the others serve Grand Prairie from towns including Arlington (6 mi), Pantego (8 mi) and Mansfield (10 mi).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Vasquez Jiu Jitsu
“Extremely useful teaching methods here, clean well lit training area and a lot of tough rounds.”
Leverage Jiu-Jitsu
“My son was interested in Jiu Jitsu since he was 4 years old and Mario welcomed him in with open arms and continues to push him to the best of his abilities.”
Busho Kai Martial Arts & Fitness
“I really enjoy watching my son grow in his confidence, respect, and determination while being a part of the Busho Kai team and family.”
TX Black Belt Academy
“I can tell his whole heart is in it and the whole team was so helpful with breaking down the moves for us and coaching us along the way.”
The Gym
“My son has been taking boxing lessons for a few weeks now, and I couldn't be happier with the level of skill his instructor has!”
Short self-defense courses listed for Grand Prairie, 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: Grand Prairie, TX
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,441 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "facilities". 13 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 9 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 Grand Prairie?
Many do. 3 of the 15 listed here sit in Grand Prairie 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.
Alvarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Great gym came back 3 years and made me fall in love with the sport even more”
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Farfan's Taekwondo
“Great martial arts school with family oriented programs and environment.”
Sloth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Whether you're brand new or have been training for decades, Nathan and his instructors are very professional and will ensure you have a great experience.”
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Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“All the coaches are amazing, and you can tell how passionate Professor Alex is about teaching BJJ to all ages.”
DFW Combat Co
“Semi-new to this gyms and I am really enjoying the good classes and the flexible schedules.”
Magness Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy
“They have everything you want in an academy whether your child is a new beginner or a serious competitor.”
Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Mansfield
“He builds confidence, teaches respect and above all teaches people of all ages and athletic abilities self awareness and self defense.”
Bushido Martial Arts Academy
“Justin does a great job pushing the kids to work their hardest and prove to themselves what warriors they can be, while also balancing with fun, tough love and encouragement to build the kids up.”
Aloisio Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy TX
“There people there are really nice and kind and if you having trouble then the coach's will help and make sure you get over your Challenge.”
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