Golden Eagle Taekwondo
“Fantastic Taekwondo Family, we're part of this school since 2018 and we love the environment,, discipline and the values that this rich team shared with all of us.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Katy, TX
15 schools listed · 9 in Katy · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Reign Jiu Jitsu
“They've created an environment where both beginners and seasoned practitioners feel supported, challenged, and motivated to reach their full potential.”
Texas Krav Maga Katy Self Defense Academy
“The environment is fun and upbeat while still learning life saving defense skills.”
Meng's Martial Arts of Katy
“Knowing how much effort and dedication he has put into himself, his students, and the training center, I can say with absolute confidence that Meng's is THE place to study Martial arts.”
Division One Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“I love it, my 6-year son have always a good time time there.”
Rilion Gracie Katy
“This was my first JJ gym, and I owe it to this location and the professor, Spencer, for making me fall absolutely in love with BJJ!”
Short self-defense courses listed for Katy, TX 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: Katy, TX
9 of the 15 schools we list are based in Katy; the other 6 serve Katy from Houston (27 mi), Fulshear (7 mi) and Richmond (15 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,705 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 14 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 19 years. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 4 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 Katy describe their courses online?
All 15 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.
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Katy
“They teach discipline, humility, character, integrity, self-control, courage, perseverance, courtesy, honor, martial arts knowledge, self-defense, strength, among other values.”
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United Martial Arts Katy
“My daughter has been attending for over 4 years and has thoroughly enjoyed learning taekwondo and advancing her skills.”
Inevat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I highly recommend them to those that live in the area because you're going to get a great community with great coaching.”
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Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Energy Corridor
“Came in from out of state for a tournament and Professor Drew was very welcoming and had great hospitality and a well kept gym and great students.”
Sport Karate America
“My little son is in sport karate a little over two years ago with sensei shadi and Sensei loebe and it is really the best training school in martial arts, mainly they teach all the good values!”
Impact Jiu-Jitsu
“The instructor is patient, encouraging, and truly knows how to work with young kids in a way that keeps it fun while still teaching discipline and respect”
Liberatus Jiu Jitsu
“Professor Johnny takes the time to differentiate his instruction and meet students where they are, and the kids' coaches are absolutely amazing”
AON Jiu Jitsu
“My 4 year old had classes here and they do a phenomenal job with him teaching him and being patient with him”
Gracie Barra Fulshear Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense
“The program itself just teaches them to grow positively in so many ways.”
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