Tiger Rock Martial Arts of High Point
“My kids always feel welcomed and they take the time to know your children.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near High Point, NC
2 of these schools are based in High Point; the others serve High Point from towns including Archdale (6 mi), Greensboro (12 mi) and Thomasville (9 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Fosnet Self Defense
“Nettles did a very thorough job teaching the do's and don'ts of having a gun and your responsibility.”
Davidson County BJJ & Section 8 MMA
“It's the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu I have been doing it for 5 years now it is so fun”
Triad Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“This school has brought joy, confidence, and friendship to me and my family.”
Greensboro Jiu Jitsu Renzo Gracie
“Best in the business legit team mentality everyone focused on helping each other move forward”
Hendrix Essential Martial Arts Greensboro
“The instructors genuinely care about each of the students, and work with them not just on improving their physical skills, but their confidence, team-work, and communication skills as well.”
Short self-defense courses listed for High Point, NC are spread across the 10 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: High Point, NC
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 559 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. 1 is open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 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 2005. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page and 6 list a public email. 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 High Point?
Many do. 2 of the 10 listed here sit in High Point and the others are within 20 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.
Eight Points Muay Thai
“Coach Chris loves to say that it is not a fitness class, it is a fighting class, and it has been so true when comparing the other gyms I have tried.”
Motion Works Martial Arts Academy
“Thank you Daniel and Vicki for welcoming and training our kids well!”
School of Fighting Arts
“Perfect for ladies and children and men as well who want to learn discipline and self defense!”
Bryan Hebert's Ju-Jitsu
“With over 35 years in business, they have made impactful changes in our local community and more.”
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