Legion Jiu Jitsu / Checkmat Hendersonville
“Great group of people, amazing instructors, both my kiddos love it here and the women's class is awesome as well!”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Hendersonville, TN
12 schools listed · 4 in Hendersonville · 11 open weekends · all 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Hendersonville
“If your looking to start/continue your jujitsu journey this is the place to do it.”
Blazier Martial Arts
“Mr Blazier and Mr Short are amazing at teaching karate, they make it so fun, but still teach a lot of things for character development.”
6one5 Jiu Jitsu "bones"
“I've been rolling here since September 2022, 6ONE5 has a great and motivated community and Professor Moses is a fantastic instructor.”
Nashville MMA Training Camp
“He also is great at supporting us when it comes to competitions and is always there to coach us through our matches.”
Checkmat Gallatin
“Sebastian and his team set a great example of how BJJ can create a tough and effective environment while remaining inclusive and welcoming for beginners and out-of-towners!”
Short self-defense courses listed for Hendersonville, TN are spread across the 12 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: Hendersonville, TN
4 of the 12 schools we list are based in Hendersonville; the other 8 serve Hendersonville from towns including Gallatin (10 mi), Madison (5 mi) and Hermitage (7 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 844 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), quality (86%) and communication (62%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "facilities" and "community". 11 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 4 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 53 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 12 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 7 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.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Hendersonville?
By email, and 7 of the 12 schools here publish an address. Write with the group you have in mind, the room you can offer and what worries the group, then ask for a plan of the session. A school that replies with a price and nothing else has told you something.
Broken Anvil Jiu Jitsu
“Definitely a great combination of skillful technique and conditioning and great female training partners.”
Deaton Karate Studio
“The instructors are fantastic and extraordinarily devoted to their students, and every class introduces some new variation of technique (While still building on the fundamentals).”
Aikido at Nashville Aikikai
“Aikido is a wonderful martial art and Nashville Aikikai is an excellent dojo for studying this unique art form.”
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Global Martial Arts Center USA
“My kids learn so much from GMA we are thankful for their help they are amazing and wonderful”
Rocian Gracie Jr Branch
“I always feel like part of the family here and get the support I need to meet my goals in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!”
Software Jiu-Jitsu
“Professor Kelso provides patient, comprehensive instruction tailored to your ability and understanding.”
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