Optimus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to get into BJJ or looking for somewhere to continue their training!”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Laguna Hills, CA
15 schools listed · 8 in Laguna Hills · 14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Laguna Beach Dojo
“Our daughter is currently a brown belt and her confidence definitely shines.”
Cho's Academy
“Jacob and his team of instructors create an environment where physical and mental character thrive.”
Black Belt Academy
“The best class for the kids have fun and learn respect , strong, and self control,the Teacher is the best.”
South Orange County Martial Arts Academy
“He is more interested in your child learning to defend himself/herself than awarding multiple belts to your child.”
Subfighter MMA
“This place changed my life for the better!”
Short self-defense courses listed for Laguna Hills, CA 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: Laguna Hills, CA
8 of the 15 schools we list are based in Laguna Hills; the other 7 serve Laguna Hills from towns including Mission Viejo (3 mi), Laguna Niguel (4 mi) and Laguna Beach (5 mi). 14 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 543 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 13 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 24 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 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; 9 list a public email and 2 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 Laguna Hills 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.
Master Graesser's National Taekwondo
“My husband, my son, my daughter and myself are all students and we could not be happier!”
Russ Miura Jiu Jitsu
“You learn what he has to show you & once you choose your path, Russ will help you refine it as he guides you through it, even though it's different from his path.”
Kung Fu San Soo of Orange County
“Master Doug has over 40 years of experience, great teaching style, patient, knowledgeable in all disciplines, weapons, and street smart psychology.”
OC Mudo
Aikido
“Aikido was the physical component of my grad school program in transpersonal psychology, and I'm so glad my son learns it.”
Laguna Hills Aikikai
Wing Chun Kung Fu
“His school facilities are very well maintained and my fellow students are a great bunch of people from a wide range of ages and background.”
OC Fitness Coach Inc.
“Dan's been working with me to fine tune both nutrition and exercise to get me there”
Mountain Taekwondo
“Master Mountain helps the development of our children in a fun and respectful environment.”
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