World Champion Taekwondo Gresham
“Master Lee is a great teacher, my son has learned perseverance and respect, we look forward to seeing him progress more here as an athlete and person”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Gresham, OR
2 of these schools are based in Gresham; the others serve Gresham from towns including Portland (10 mi), Troutdale (2 mi) and Washougal, WA (7 mi).
12 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Chess Lab Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“He breaks down complex techniques into manageable steps, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their starting point, can understand and apply them.”
Straight Blast Gym Portland
“Best place on the planet to become great at Juijitsu and grow as a person.”
Tigerstyle Combat Sports
“I will say during this whole thing I was scared and nervous for him but Coach Achilles and Caysen, Vinny all help easy that with him tht they were providing to him.”
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One With Heart Martial Arts + Self Defense
“I've been involved with the Women's Self Defense + Queer Self Defense programs for several years and recommend them highly to anyone who feels like they fit into one or both of those categories.”
G.i.r.l.s. Gym
“She tried other gyms but wasn't really inspired until we went here.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Gresham, OR 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: Gresham, OR
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 813 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 quality (91%), professionalism (89%) and communication (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 12 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 3 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 Gresham?
Many do. 2 of the 15 listed here sit in Gresham 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.
Lone Wolf Jiu Jitsu Academy
“The instructors not only possess a deep understanding of the art but also a genuine passion for teaching and empowering their students to reach their full potential focusing on their goals.”
Brazilian Top Team Happy Valley
“Been going here since I was 8 great place and great people make you feel apart of the team even if your just doing a trial most definitely recommend going here”
Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“I almost instantly felt like I had been part of the community forever!”
Checkmat Portland
“You couldn't ask for a better more supporting community either this place has it all!!!”
Unicorn Jiu Jitsu
“Everyone is super welcoming and coaches are very knowledgeable!”
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Flying Tortoise Kung Fu
“Teaching is comprehensive, and the head instructor continues to work with the best in the world in his systems.”
Team Quest MMA
“I'm not fit, so in many of the other gyms they would push me to the point that I never wanted to come back, but at Teamquest I didn't feel like a chubby loser.”
Inertia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“They have a very different training approach from my home gym and I found it very refreshing.”
Portland Jujitsu
“I checked out this school for Self Protection and feel if you went here for 12 months the teachers would turn you into the ultimate warrior.”
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