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Self Defense Firearms Training
- Gun
- CCW
- Laws
“But upon arriving at the Azusa Canyon, I saw Greg and Julie near their old-beaten up truck and they were making making me feel more comfortable with their relax demeanor.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Huntington Beach, CA
24 schools listed · 8 in Huntington Beach · 23 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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The Jiu-Jitsu League
- Game
- Clean
- Train
“Really nice atmosphere and very welcoming gym, every year we come to California for the world championships we make sure to drop in and roll with the guys at jiu jitsu league !!”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Huntington Beach
- Combatives
- Adults
- Learning
“I drive to Huntington Beach specifically train at this gym despite the fact that there are many other gyms and affiliations that are more convenient for my schedule.”
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Martial Arts USA
- Respect
- Belt
- Discipline
“Whether it be individualized form adjustments, enhancing focus and listening skills, confidence, or working as a team - the kids can achieve success at their own pace.”
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Hardworx Fitness 4th Saint
- Phone
- Classes
- Community
“People are so inedibly nice from Chris, who helped me book the class to Jays, the instructor who is not only amazing but spent the time to make me feel comfortable and welcome and spent time during the class w/me and another new person teaching us th...”
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Triton Gym
- Community
- Weights
- Boxing
“The owner is a retired Marine Corps Veteran that does an amazing job at teaching advanced techniques in a simple way and maintaining a suitable learning environment.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Huntington Beach, CA 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: Huntington Beach, CA
8 of the 24 schools we list are based in Huntington Beach; the other 16 serve Huntington Beach from towns including Long Beach (12 mi), Laguna Beach (17 mi) and Manhattan Beach (26 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 940 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise communication (91%), quality (89%) and professionalism (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 23 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 58 years. 1 is 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; 19 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 9 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.
Which course providers listed for Huntington Beach describe their courses online?
All 24 cards carry a website link. Look for a real outline, who teaches, and who the course is for. Stock photography of a woman throwing a man in a white studio is not an outline, and schools that keep their content vague are often selling the same session to every audience.
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Power of One Self
“They use positive reinforcement strategies to assist students in learning/ building values like perseverance and personal integrity as students learn self defense skills.”
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Cho's Academy
- Belt
- Confidence
- Discipline
“They got many other classes not just jiu-jitsu, like a striking class which I always catch at the tail end before my class, looking forward to trying it sometime soon.”
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Power of Leverage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Motivated
- Competition
- Professor
“Wonderfully motivating studio for my son professor Kelly, works hard with the kids to promote discipline,respect, self confidence, and the art of jiu jitsu.”
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Blue Collar Grappling
- Takedown
- Professor
- Train
“What influenced me to join his gym was his teaching etiquette as well as how he creates a sense of community and a sense of belonging for his students.”
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Laguna Beach Dojo
- Studio
- Teach
- Learned
“I haven't just been taught how to defend myself, I've been able to grow more than I ever thought was possible, more than I even realized that I needed.”
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Classic Boxing Coach
- Craft
- Feel
- Learn
“I'm a bit of a slow learner and often struggle to get an idea down the first time, but Chuck has been so supportive and helpful in making sure these concepts and fundamentals click in my head.”
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Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center
“HBUTC has always been the best training location in the area and the barometer for the new gyms to try and compare with but I've not seen anything better in HB.”
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Undisputed Fight Academy
- Skill
- Jiu-Jitsu
- Team
“This place is SO friendly and welcoming to all ages, genders and skill levels… AND the workouts, focus on form, & continuous encouragement of training is just awesome!!”
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All Rise Martial Arts
- Classes
- Birthday
- Taekwondo
“I've been to a few TKD schools in the LA area, and I appreciate that Master Richard incorporates a well-rounded approach -- it's not just kicking drills and forms, but he introduces students to anti-bullying situations, self-defense, and the 5 Tenant...”
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Dojo by Leo Vieira / Jiu Jitsu
- Game
- Clean
- Skill
“Whether you want to start a new hobby, start a new year's resolution, or compete at the highest, level Dojo is a place where your goals can become achievements!”
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Gracie Barra Long Beach
- Professor
- Atmosphere
- Son
“Aside from a world class curriculum and top-notch instruction, the best benefit of being a Gracie Barra member is that if you're a member of one, you can go to any Gracie Barra anywhere in the world - and there are more than 800 locations worldwide!”
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Electric Jiu Jitsu
- Train
- Atmosphere
- Professor
“Professor Joao Asis and his team especially Professor Barbra are great with both adults and kids.”
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Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Huntington Beach
- Professor
- Train
- World Champion
“” While Professor Sousa is keeping things top-notch on the mats, Marina keeps the front office welcoming and friendly and she handles all of the administrative duties in addition to making sure that there are plenty of clean gis for rentals and that...”
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Carpio Jiu Jitsu
- BJJ
- Competitors
- Professor
“Personally, coming into this gym (its been almost 10 months) and committing long term, I can now see that the student retention is high at this gym: they stay here not only for the high level instruction but also for the great camaraderie.”
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Combat Works
- Kickboxing
- Cardio
- Skills
“Omer teaches how to be prepared for any situation in the real world, whether you're at a bus stop, ATM machine, or in front of a counter ordering a burger, his techniques help to mentally and physically prep you for whatever situation you're in, in w...”
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United Studios of Self Defense Huntington Beach
- Sensei
- Learning
- Classes
“My son and myself have now been with USSD for 2 months and from day 1 we have been so welcomed by Sensei Ted, Sensei Nalu and his family, there lessons with the kids are great and for myself the workout in the adult lessons really pushes me and helps...”
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Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Redondo Beach
- Mat
- Skill
- BJJ
“I would highly recommend this school because you're not having to worry about ego's and the accidents that usually follow that type of environment, all instructor's are patient and well put together as practitioners!”
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DG Boxing
- Shape
- Lesson
- Trainers
“He is constantly looking to improve and challenge my ability and skill, keeping a close eye on how my comfort level is with each exercise and day by day.”
Self-Defense Training Services in Huntington Beach, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$183
Maximum cost
$548
National Average
$280
Avg Per Hour Rates
$73
$244
$378
Fair price range is based on 251 cost profiles
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