Procel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Professor Brian is absolutely the best, I started out later in life and he creat a safe l dynamic environment to train and learn.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Jersey City, NJ
15 schools listed · 5 in Jersey City · 1 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 24, 2026
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“Everyone was very welcoming and friendly from the second I stepped foot in the door & continue provide a great environment to train Jiu Jitsu.”
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Unity Jiu Jitsu Jersey City
“Great ju jitsu school, my daughter has been attending youth classes and enjoys the training.”
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City Jiu Jitsu Academy
“The instructors are great, the place is clean, and the community is welcoming.”
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Cultr Fight Club
“Really is nice gym ,coach are all career,very clean,but price is little expansive for me, gym before is Hudson River ,that's pretty！”
Valdez Institute Of Self Defense
“This martial arts school does not only train your body but also train your spirit!”
Short self-defense courses listed for Jersey City, NJ 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: Jersey City, NJ
5 of the 15 schools we list are based in Jersey City; the other 10 serve Jersey City from towns including New York, NY (8 mi), Union City (4 mi) and Hoboken (3 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 925 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (94%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 3 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 6 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 Jersey City?
By email, and 13 of the 15 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.
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Mundo BJJ
“Good place where you can practice and prepare for your physical health”
Game Theory Fitness
“Andrew is a great coach with a private studio to focuses on any aspect of MMA - I've been training Catch Wrestling for 6 months now and have seen huge improvements”
Park Slope Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“It's one of the best BJJ schools I ever seen in my life!”
Modern Martial Arts
“Mr Elias's focus and coaching of the techniques, including saying when it was not done correctly.”
Fabulous & Fearless
“Christina, provided a concise and practical approach to remind us that we all have power to protect ourselves and be vigilant in our surroundings.”
Remix MMA
“A good friend of mine told me about remix mma a few months after Danny opened the gym, since then I've been completely hooked.”
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Paxibellum Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
“I started BJJ at Paxibellum with no prior martial arts or sports experience and am amazed at how much I've been able to learn and how enjoyable it's been.”
SD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
“Silvio and Vedha the head coaches are very welcoming to everyone and create a great environment to train at.”
Marlon Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NYC
“We have folks who compete, and others who only come for the great sessions and learnings - all are welcome, and no matter what, you'll become part of the family.”
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