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Master Jung's World Taekwondo
- Leadership
- Life
- Discipline
“They have learned kicks, footwork, forms, and etc… I see that their overall physical abilities have grown greatly since they began training taekwondo here.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Jersey City, NJ
24 schools listed · 5 in Jersey City · 1 open 24/7 · 22 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Procel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Atmosphere
- Mats
- Professor
“Class is conducted so that learning and discipline are important but the kids are having real fun, and that's crucial in this age group (5-7year old).”
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TRA
- Wrestling
- Mats
- Thiago
“He really cares about your individual growth and progress as a student and it shows because the competitive level of the room is quite high especially for a young school.”
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Unity Jiu Jitsu Jersey City
- Anniversary
- Schedule
- Professor
“I have about 10yrs training in jujitsu on and off but the desire to continue learning this art depends on the quality of instruction that an academy can offer and Unity is one of the schools where you will find that along with an awesome community of...”
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City Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Knowledge
- Adult
- Professor
“If you have children give them the gift of confidence and a practical set of skills that will keep them safe in the event they need to protect themselves.”
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Cultr Fight Club
- Felt
- Mat
- Jiu Jitsu
“I trained in this gym for one year in my opinion one of the best I am trying to find a way to come back there soon I will be there to take Muay Thai again this gym has really high professional couches”
Short self-defense courses listed for Jersey City, NJ 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: Jersey City, NJ
5 of the 24 schools we list are based in Jersey City; the other 19 serve Jersey City from towns including New York, NY (8 mi), Union City (4 mi) and Brooklyn, NY (8 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,859 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (95%) and communication (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "knowledge" and "attention to detail". 1 is open around the clock; 22 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 10 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 20 of the 24 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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Valdez Institute Of Self Defense
- Teach
- Respect
- Skills
“My wife and I Love how anthony and kevin are both trained in multiple martial art forms (taekwondo, jet kune do, kali, etc)as well as being personal trainers.”
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Mundo BJJ
- Competitor
- Knowledge
“Great facility, super coach, positive students.”
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Game Theory Fitness
- BJJ
- Skills
“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”
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ITC New York
- Community
- Price
- Environment
“All the trainers are well educated and knowledgeable in their martial arts, and they promote a friendly and safe environment for all who wish to train.”
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Elite Child Development Academy
“If you're looking for a place to teach your kids taekwondo, boxing, life skills, and having a fun experience all at the same time, then Elite BBA is for you.”
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Park Slope Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Teach
- Parent
- Train
“In a world of everyone gets a trophy just for showing up, PSBJJ is a great way to expose your child to the idea that hard work and fun can go hand in hand.”
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Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“The school is home to several black belts and many high ranking competitors that give anyone stepping on the mats several different perspectives to bjj as both a competitive hobby and a martial art used for self defense.”
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Silver Fox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy [saddle Brook]
- Mats
- Skill
- Train
“This school not only offers great martial arts, but also offers opportunity to get a great workout, make new friends, and build confidence and self esteem.”
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Modern Martial Arts
- Management
- BJJ
- Parents
“It's annoying because then you'd end up standing for a whole class or you get yourself a folded chair and put in the different spot but the only place to put the chair is in front of the men's room.”
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Fabulous & Fearless
- Workshop
- Empowering
- Self Defense
“I learned and practiced very good, useful and practical self defense actions and I feel more confident and prepared for any situation which could happen.”
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Remix MMA
- Feel
- To Learn
- Skills
“I have been attending here for a year now and I truly feel that this place, apart from helping me grow as an athlete, has also helped me grow as a person.”
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Bronx Jiu-Jitsu
“I couldn't find a better place for my children, they love going to Jiutjitusu, both they and I feel very good, the coaches are very professional, they know how to treat the children and everyone who attends there very well...”
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- Teach
- Respect
- Confidence
“My son loves going to school… he is more eager to learn, is more confident in himself, he loves going to karate and giving his all, especially with grappling, and has made life long friends and dojo sisters and brothers.”
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Paxibellum Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
“A lot of BJJ places I've visited always had this weird, cult-ish vibe to them, but Chad does an amazing job at making the place seem like a community.”
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Legacy Boxing and Fitness LLC
- Organized
- Motivated
- Skills
“One of the best gyms If you want to know the fundamentals of boxing The trainers are great the owner it's real nice easy to talk to if you have any issues,I recommend highly if you want a good workout.”
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NJ United Mixed Martial Arts
- Atmosphere
- Attention
- BJJ
“• The academy also runs a wonderful kids program where they not only learn the art of jiu jitsu but also help develop a multitude of character building skills.”
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Bad Ass Academy
- Goals
- Feeling
- Motivating
“I was happy to see the fitness diversity of the cadets, how the classes are ran, the level of engagement of instructors, and more importantly the extent to which they pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone.”
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SD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
- Game
- Brand
- Train
“And just a great training vibe, everyone is friendly and welcoming, good rolls at all belt levels, with enough training partners to get plenty of variety but not so many that you're just a face in the crowd.”
Self-Defense Training Services in Jersey City, NJ Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$185
Maximum cost
$553
National Average
$283
Avg Per Hour Rates
$74
$246
$381
Fair price range is based on 278 cost profiles
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