Soma Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Idaho Falls
“High standards of ethical and moral conduct are upheld and I feel safe training at Soma and have great trust in Coaches Jared and James, who I am also grateful to have as my children's coaches and trainers!”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Idaho Falls, ID
2 of these schools are based in Idaho Falls; the others serve Idaho Falls from towns including Shelley (8 mi), Rexburg (26 mi) and Blackfoot (26 mi).
5 open weekends · all 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Idaho Falls and several other cities.
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Vibe Jiu Jitsu and Grappling Arts
“The quality of teaching and students was on par if not above the best gyms I've trained at in Australia.”
Elemental Taekwondo
“My son Sam does takes elemental taekwondo and he is getting better and better at it”
Lewis Martial Arts
“Conner and all the staff do an excellent job teaching with attention to structure and technique!”
Soma Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“He is able to break down the moves and teach them so anyone at any level can come in and understand and learn.”
PAC Jiu-Jitsu
“Came in today to for open mat and was welcomed by some great and talented folks, I had an awesome session.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Idaho Falls, ID are spread across the 8 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: Idaho Falls, ID
The 8 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 257 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (80%) and communication (72%). 5 are open on Saturdays. We have a website on file for all 8 of the schools on this page; 4 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 Idaho Falls?
Many do. 2 of the 8 listed here sit in Idaho Falls and the others are within 50 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.
Blackfoot Jiu Jitsu & Fitness
“He has always taken the time and effort to help others to help them better themselves.”
Teton Training Center
“JC has really built something special here, connecting people not just through jiu-jitsu, but with the shared goal of everyone helping everyone else improve and succeed.”
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