Gracie Barra Lake Elsinore
“If you are looking for a great gym to train BJJ with a positive atmosphere I would definitely recommend Gracie Barra Lake Elsinore.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Lake Elsinore, CA
3 of these schools are based in Lake Elsinore; the others serve Lake Elsinore from Murrieta (11 mi), Menifee (9 mi) and Perris (10 mi).
7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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One Jiu Jitsu
“This dojo is exceptional in executing fundamentals and training for children, as well as adults”
Shimeru Judo & Jiu Jitsu Club
“The coaches here are the best I've seen and go out of their way to make sure that the kids are getting the best training possible at a level that suits them.”
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
“At first, starting out I was really anxious to go but now it's the highlight of my day to go train and learn.”
Carlson Gracie Temecula
“Class was very informative and moved at a pace beginners and advanced could all enjoy.”
Curtis Karate
“I love the way they focus on building character while teaching important karate skills.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Lake Elsinore, CA 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: Lake Elsinore, CA
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 635 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "community". 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 8 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.
Do the schools on this page travel out to Lake Elsinore?
Many do. 3 of the 10 listed here sit in Lake Elsinore and the others are within 15 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.
California Defense Academy
“From memorizing not just the many students names but all of the parents names as well along with siblings and in some cases even pets!”
USK TAE Kwon DO
“Accessible schedules, good treatment, a lot of patience, you can make up classes.”
Checkmat Menifee
“My son has difficulties with focusing but they are able to get his attention and really work with him.”
Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Menifee
“Honestly the best thing I could have ever done for my kids was to sign them up at Carlson Gracie Menifee.”
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