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Jinho Martial Arts Academy TX
“I messaged the owner 3 weeks prior to my visit asking if non-members were permitted to attend the Saturday morning open mat, and the owner promptly responded saying yes.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Grapevine, TX
2 of these schools are based in Grapevine; the others serve Grapevine from towns including Carrollton (11 mi), Keller (10 mi) and Dallas (20 mi).
23 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Texas Isshinryu Karate Kai
“I 10/10 recommend this establishment as you get to learn in front of 2 Isshinryu hall of famers both Hanshi and Kyoshi!”
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TX Black Belt Academy
“The only reason why I give it four stars is because there is always room for improvement: I don't completely agree with the way the belts are "earned" by showing up and more discipline could be implemented.”
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TKD Armor Academy
- Team
- Skills
- Respect
“Having trained and taught in several schools and seen many variations over the years, I can say without a doubt that anyone looking for a permanent martial arts home should look no further than TKD Armor.”
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Rafael Formiga Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Professor
- Train
- Kickboxing
“I've been training here for a little over six months, and regardless of rank, everyone helps one another to be the best training partner they can be.”
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Justin Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Professors
- Environment
- Mats
“Regardless if you're the type that likes to drill techniques many times over, or if you're the type that likes to roll and be a little more violent, or you're a mix of both, they'll make it happen and they're very good at what they do.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Grapevine, TX are spread across the 24 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: Grapevine, TX
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,339 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (88%) and communication (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 22 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (NASM) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 4 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 22 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 Grapevine?
Many do. 2 of the 24 listed here sit in Grapevine and the others are within 25 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.
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Gracie Barra Southlake
“We are very impressed by the owner's generosity and sense of community as they welcomed / allowed our dance group to practice at their Southlake studio.”
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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Frisco-Legacy Dr
“The price was higher (though you can come to all lessons offered for your belt group, not just one a week) and also takes twice as long to drive to, but they both begged to take lessons here.”
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Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Facility
- Professor
- Mat
“I am a middle aged hobbyist blue belt and found the quality of the training partners, the friendliness of Alex and the other instructors, as well as the quality and cleanliness of the facilities to exceed my expectations.”
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Sloth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Team
- BJJ
- Area
“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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Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu
“His knowledge and experience are immense, but what sets him apart is his ability to understand, simplify, and communicate such an infinite Martial Art into bite sizes chunks that will be easy for you and your family to understand and apply.”
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Hicks Mixed Martial Arts
“So, years later I've had to privilege, and I truly mean privilege, to work with Coach Hicks and he has taken me under his wing to reach the goals we set.”
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Castle Hills Taekwondo America
- Adult
- Learn
- Class
“My son has been attending Castle Hills Taekwondo since he was 7 years old and is now a black belt, and I couldn't be more pleased with the positive impact it has had on his development.”
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Fitness Fight Factory
“I honestly only planned on doing a month or two while on maternity leave a year ago before going back into the office but I ended up joining indefinitely bc I love this gym and the coaches that much.”
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Carlson Gracie DFW
“Absolutely the BEST coaches (Coach Adrian, Coach David, Coach Israel) hands down, my daughter is developing self discipline, confidence, and endurance.”
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Rodriguez ATA Martial Arts Academy
“We tried 2weeks class for our 7year old who was not interested in martial arts, glad we did as after 1st week of class he is showing interest in learning more.”
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All American MMA and BJJ
- Learn
- Train
- Adult
“Coach Rocky, Coach Ivan, and all the assistant coaches have done an amazing job helping our daughter become more disciplined, respectful, fit, tough, and able to defend herself.”
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Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu: the Colony
“They started as shy kids afraid of even the most minimal interaction with other kids, and I have seen them grow not only in their jiujitsu skills but also in their overall confidence outside the mat.”
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Evolucao Thai BJJ & MMA School
- Skills
- Muay Thai
- Jiu Jitsu
“Not only do they know their stuff but they care about the whole person and are very good about seeing people where they are at and helping them grow from that spot.”
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Star Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Wrestling
- Train
- Knowledge
“Yousef is the head coach and has good knowledge base for all the grappling, will answer any questions asked during class, plus it's a great learning environment too.”
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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Dallas
- Facility
- Train
- Mat
“In short, if you're looking for a world-class Jiu Jitsu academy with a welcoming community, outstanding instruction, and a commitment to excellence, look no further than Alliance Jiu Jitsu Dallas.”
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Academy of Champions Jiu Jitsu
- Competition
- Professors
- Community
“Antonio and Mari and the real deal: great teachers who put us through a good workout and challenge us to to our best while always maintaining a friendly and supportive atmosphere.”
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Argyle Jiujitsu Academy
“Argyle Jiu Jitsu has a very welcoming environment with instructors that go above and beyond to make sure you feel comfortable, no matter how new you are to BJJ.”
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Croft Taekwondo Academy
- Learning
- Confidence
- Environment
“My son never stuck with anything- Tae Kwon Do at another gym, BJJ at another place- but he is working on his purple belt now in Haidong Gumdo and will probably be a black belt by the end of the year!”
Self-Defense Training Services in Grapevine, TX Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$158
Maximum cost
$473
National Average
$242
Avg Per Hour Rates
$63
$210
$326
Fair price range is based on 437 cost profiles
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