Tampa Bay Krav Maga
“Excellent highly skilled instructors with good sense of humors keep classes fun , safe and entertaining for people of all different levels and experience.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Largo, FL
24 schools listed · 4 in Largo · 14 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Ryan Dean's the Dojo Martial Arts and Fitness
“I can tell you that his positive nature and commitment to his students shines through every class and he constantly works to change up his programming.”
Supremacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“When you feel ready, you can train with higher belts and those higher belts will lower their intensity to help you learn from them while avoiding injury.”
Physical Culture Combat Club
Oh's Martial Arts
“I had fun and made a ton of friends and it is fun and we learn new things every day and we get to learn taekwondo and other things and I've had a lot of fun.”
Gracie Barra Clearwater
“The classes are fun, professional and tailored specifically for the type of training you are seeking, wether it is self-defense or sport/competition Jiu-Jitsu”
Short self-defense courses listed for Largo, FL 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: Largo, FL
4 of the 24 schools we list are based in Largo; the other 20 serve Largo from towns including Tampa (21 mi), St. Petersburg (10 mi) and Seminole (4 mi). 23 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,891 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (94%) and communication (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "knowledge". 14 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 2 offer a free trial or consultation 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; 21 list a public email and 10 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 Largo?
Many do. 4 of the 24 listed here sit in Largo and the others are within 25 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.
Fight Team LLC
“Excellent, quality training this is a gym that is primarily interested in one thing in that is bettering the individual coming in whether they compete or not.”
Bushido Karate Academy
“They put our kids at ease when they were nervous starting out and they've made our kids feel welcome every single time they've walked through the door since.”
MA Fitness Kickboxing
“Unfortunately I don't get to attend the gym since I'm in Wisco, but I watch the classes on You Tube every week and go back to older classes when I need to.”
Inside Control Academy
“Highly recommend this gym, whether you are just looking to get in shape and learn some self defense, all the way up to those that want to be serious competitors.”
Hellman's Mixed Martial Arts
“Wether you want to just get that ripped workout, you want to just blow of steam and train for self Defence or you really want to be a fighter - THIS IS THE PLACE.”
Gracie Westchase
“Sometimes you just get those schools where it just works: right mix of ppl, high level instruction and feels like extended family - this is def one of those schools.”
Gracie PAC MMA
“Would highly recommend for anyone who is looking for a safe environment for their kids that will also teach them about stretching themselves to get better.”
Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tampa
“I've trained under Professor Moura for 10 years and live in the Sarasota area, I travel an hr each way to train here because the level of jiu jitsu supersedes any other.”
C.o.b.r.a Self Defense Systems
“I have taught multiple 10 and 5 week academies, one day camps, Girl Scout private training and active shooter response seminars and realtor specific self defense under the C.”
Safety Harbor Jiu-Jitsu
“Great instruction and friendly environment; all classes are taught by the owner/chief instructor and he takes an active interest in his students' development.”
Gracie Palm Harbor
“The building block system they use layering instuction so as you are adding new while constantly reviewing and refining past instruction give a solid base to build your jiu jitsu.”
Mike Price's Martial Arts & Fitness
“Mike helps you understand why we're doing each exercise and if it isn't working for you, he will take time to explain a different workout that is more suited for the individual.”
Hidden Leaf Jiu Jitsu
“The instructors study and teach the best positional systems of jiu jitsu, and are excited to work with each student personally to develop high understanding and application of moves.”
Traditional Taekwon-Do Center of Westchase
“Also to mention that I and you will be able to defense ourselves, and those in need, make the right decision at any time and be a great example to others and the world :)”
Master Tony Perri Taekwondo
“They have advocated for my family personally while we were dealing with a serious illness with our son by making cards, gift baskets, calls, and fundraisers.”
Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu
“Open door to all walks of life (whether you want to advance and compete in tourneys, be able to improve your self-esteem and/or cv health, or learn to defend yourself).”
Gracie Barra Tampa
“I cant believe on how much i already learned just in 1 month and a half, the people there is very respectful, the mat and the academy is super clean, super organized and very great place to have your kids and family.”
Chinese Martial Arts Center
“The kids classes are exciting, fun and challenging; the adult classes are a great workout; and both teach the students valuable self-defense techniques and traditional Chinese martial arts styles.”
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