TM Martial Arts Academy
“He is currently 12 and the amount of growth and confidence he has gained here has been amazing to watch!”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Joliet, IL
1 of these schools is based in Joliet; the others serve Joliet from towns including New Lenox (11 mi), Oswego (15 mi) and Plainfield (8 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Rondi's S.e.l.f. Fitness & Aerial Dance Studio
“I also love the creative challenges and fun ways to exercise, like wine and yoga!”
Dominion MMA
“Not only have we seen amazing results from the program, but the mentorship has been outstanding.”
Lion's den Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Highly recommended for any level of experience in mma and submission grappling since you're able to share the mats with all kind of athletes from beginners to black belt martial artists”
Battlefit 720 Training Center
“Where else can you go to get trained by a former special forces member, former Marine and Commander, Army tank operator and highly trained martial artist!”
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Concealed Carry @ T.r.a. Defense Training & Consulting
“I have heard that these classes are boring but not with Reggie and Pam.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Joliet, IL 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: Joliet, IL
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 946 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. 1 is open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 3 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 Joliet?
By email, and 6 of the 10 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.
Jbma Training Grounds
“What better way to spend a couple hours on a Saturday afternoon to learn how to defend yourself!!”
Gracie Barra New Lenox
“If you are looking learn self defense, if you want a different type of work out, or if you want to compete, GBNL will provide you with opportunity to succeed.”
University of Ground Fighting
“I spend a lot of time at the gym I work very hard and so to show off the techniques that I have learned from Steve I compete a lot!”
River Valley Defensive Arts
“Kids love it get them out of house movin around teaches them discipline.”
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