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Optimus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Life
- Confidence
- Learn
“My boys took classes there for 5 years and then took a break to try other sports and now we are back at it on the mat again taking classes because the boys missed it so much!”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Laguna Niguel, CA
3 of these schools are based in Laguna Niguel; the others serve Laguna Niguel from towns including Laguna Hills (4 mi), Irvine (11 mi) and Laguna Beach (3 mi).
22 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Cho's Academy
- Yoga
- Jiu-Jitsu
- Respect
“Cho's Academy in Laguna Beach is the greatest place I have ever trained at, I used to get caught with chokes, leg locks, and arm bars while rolling in Juijitsu.”
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Laguna Beach Dojo
- Community
- Self Defense
- Life
“Our son has been training with USSD Laguna Beach Dojo for less than a year but the difference in showing respect and mindfulness in dealing with adults and his peers was evident right away.”
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South Orange County Martial Arts Academy
- Learn
- Belts
- Kung fu
“If you want your child to learn something of lifelong importance and get fit at the same time, or for yourself to learn vital skills and feel good, then make it.”
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Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy OC
- Confidence
- Learned
- Culture
“My mom has started bringing my 9 years old nephew (Adrian Kh) to this place for past couple weeks, and I came to see him one day after work, and I can tell that he was very excited and getting great training.”
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Black Belt Academy
- Learning
- Discipline
- Teach
“I highly recommend sending your kids here because I am one of the students and Master Rhee is a patient nice and is determined to teach us till be become like him.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Laguna Niguel, CA 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: Laguna Niguel, CA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 861 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (93%), professionalism (89%) and communication (85%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 22 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 7 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.
Do the schools on this page travel out to Laguna Niguel?
Many do. 3 of the 24 listed here sit in Laguna Niguel and the others are within 20 mi, which matters less in this category because the instructor usually comes to your room. Ask about travel before you rule out a school on the address alone.
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Subfighter MMA
“Whether its your first time trying out the sport or you have done it for years and want to do it professionally, this place has the classes that will best fit you!”
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Grappler's Studio
“Very nice gym, I train here almost every day, the coaches and members here are very nice, always supportive and motivational during practices and competitions.”
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Russ Miura Jiu Jitsu
- BJJ
- Train
- Knowledge
“There are also several police officers that train there that really let me extend the knowledge of the sport into how that would work in a self defense situation as well.”
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West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- Son
- Train
- Discipline
“Most importantly, he will welcome you with open arms into a family of individuals who all seek the same goal; to sharpen themselves mentally, and fortify themselves physically.”
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Master Graesser's National Taekwondo
“Taking classes and training here is not like other group activities we've participated in because training at National TKD feels more like you are part of a family.”
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Kung Fu San Soo of Orange County
- Self Defense
“The most knowledgeable teacher with the most direct time spent training and teaching under Jimmy Woo.”
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OC Mudo
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Phenom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Technical
- Skill
- BJJ
“I got the fundamentals and many fancy moves quickly yet incompletely; however, I learned through training with Phenom's owner Professor Martin the little details, invisible Jiu Jitsu, that could make any position that much more effective.”
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Wing Chun Kung Fu
- Self-Defense
- Health
- Happy
“Don't expect it to be easy, this art takes a year minimum of hard work to progressively train your body in maintaining the proper structural alignments.”
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OC Fitness Coach Inc.
“Dan and the team have been extremely supportive in every way that I've needed, and have made what can seem to be a scary and difficult jump easier, less stressful, and more attainable.”
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Krav Maga of Orange County
“Great staff and highly useful techniques for the kids.”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Huntington Beach
- Belt
- Humor
- Self-Defense
“The “bully proof” approach is phenomenal for teaching students confidence and the responsibility that goes along with the BJJ skills the kids are learning.”
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Therapeutic Martial Arts
“He is particularly good with kids who need a little extra help!”
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Lockhart's Karate Academy
- Ability
- Teach
- Studio
“It's a great and highly recommend place where you can find lots of other interesting activities and programs for your kids, for example, Friday movie nights, summer camp, etc.”
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Gracie Barra Costa Mesa
- Changing Rooms
- Mats
- Environment
“From the moment my kids walked in September 2021 they have been treated so fairly and we couldn't be happier with the discipline and Jiu Jitsu that they have learned.”
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Power of Leverage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Strength
- Comfortable
- Confidence
“Professor Kelley and his staff are excellent at what they do and both my son (the student) and I (parent spectator) always look forward to going to class.”
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Costa Mesa Jiu Jitsu
- Tournaments
- Professor
- Self Defense
“New spot in town located at Triangle Square and if you're familiar with the Carlson Gracie team, you'll know to expect great training from all their instructors.”
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Fast Result Fitness Personal Training
“We started before the holidays and I was able to hold my weight through the gluttonous holiday season, and then quickly started to change my shape in the new year.”
Self-Defense Training Services in Laguna Niguel, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$165
Maximum cost
$493
National Average
$252
Avg Per Hour Rates
$66
$219
$340
Typical price range is based on 511 cost profiles
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