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“My son has been with Coach Cannon for 5 years and we have never thought about going anywhere else he is a true leader an excellent coach and an even better friend.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Leander, TX
1 of these schools is based in Leander; the others serve Leander from towns including Austin (20 mi), Round Rock (12 mi) and Liberty Hill (7 mi).
20 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Austin Kung Fu & Tai Chi 少林 Martial Arts
- Shaolin Kung fu
- Knowledge
- Life
“Although I'm working on 4th degree black belt material that is very detailed and complex, I'm amazed at how much I've learned, both new katas as well as details I missed when we reviewed katas I'd previously learned.”
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Seven Star Martial Arts
- Confidence
- Daycare
- Classes
“This simple act might seem inconsequential to some, but I know this was my first opportunity to observe Jeff's attention to detail and sincere desire to help children develop and reach their full potential.”
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Fight Factory Jiu-Jitsu
“My 9 year old daughter has been attending for a few months now, and Professor Rodrigo and his staff have instilled a top level of discipline, focus, and drive while keeping the kids engagement level by making it fun.”
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The Flow Institute: Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Lake Travis
- Environment
- Instruction
- Professor
“Met one of the owners by chance a couple weeks ago, he told me about the program and I was really able to connect with his teaching style and philosophy regarding the Adult and Kids Programs.”
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John's Gym Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu
- Kettlebell
- Diet
- Muay Thai
“One the best gym I e ever been apart of in my lifetime I was in wrestling in high school and had an injury my senior I haven't felt feeling untill now I can't wait to see what the future brings”
Short self-defense courses listed for Leander, TX 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: Leander, TX
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,311 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (91%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 20 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 12 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.
Which course providers listed for Leander describe their courses online?
All 24 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.
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Fighting Fit Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu
- Nutrition
- Body
- Fun
“Weekly trainings covering multiple forms of MMA to include BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and most of all my favorite personal one one coaching in the Elite Program training for Jeet Kun Do.”
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Lions Krav Maga
“I'm more than a year overdue in writing a review, but mostly because every time I try, I realize there's no way I can summarize all the good things I have to say about this place in just a few sentences.”
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Aim and Focus Karate
“I feel so fortunate every day that we found Aim and Focus, and would highly recommend it for any parent looking for a summer camp or after school program for their child.”
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John's Gym Liberty Hill Jiu Jitsu
- Classes
- Teens
- Confidence
“It has provided an activity for our kids that builds their strength, teamwork skills, and self confidence all while being something they are genuinely really excited to do.”
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Brazilian Top Team Austin
- Atmosphere
- Train
- Home
“My coach jo jo (kick boxing) trained me from 0 to 10 in 2months and awesome BJJ team I don't remember they names(no cry) but I remember how strong fighters they are.”
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Team Rabadi Georgetown Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Muay Thai
- Cleanliness
- Environment
“BJJ has completely changed my life and I can owe all of that to Team Rabadi, they have absolutely THE BEST staff and truly take care of their teammates like no other.”
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Claunch Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Atmosphere
- Wrestling
- Learn
“I started my BJJ journey with Claunch Academy after finishing high school wrestling and eager to try a sport that was similar but, new to me as I wanted to learn.”
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Impact Martial Arts
- Classes
- Kickboxing
- Taekwondo
“We simply started classes as a way to build confidence in our older son, but now both children are excitedly learning new techniques and earning higher level belts!”
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Gracie Barra Round Rock
- Train
- Classes
- Adults
“The atmosphere is so welcoming and friendly, making everyone feel like a part of the GB Round Rock family as soon as they walk in the door for their first class.”
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Mario Esfiha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Austin
- Belts
- Community
“My wife and I went to almost all the BJJ gyms in Austin, but we liked the way they train or even the vibe, by coincidence I was wearing the Flamengo shirt and I passed in front of Mario Esfiha's gym, he recognized the shirt and called me, we had a ch...”
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Tiger Jung's Martial Arts
- Olympic
- Learn
- Respect
“I have read about this and these are called "Mc Dojos" since the focus seems to be on money and advancing students as quickly as possible in a money grab.”
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Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Austin
- World Champion
- Adults
- Professor
“As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, it was important for me to find a BJJ gym that not only provided me with a good teaching experience, but a gym that also cared about keeping me healthy.”
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Pflugerville Martial Arts Academy
- Adults
- Facility
- Karate
“The price is also very fair, it really helps single parents or guardians that need a little help with tight schedules and those that are trying to make ends meet by working longer hours.”
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Cedar Park Dojo
- Karate
“Instructors are very knowledgeable in their arts, and are very patient in their instruction.”
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Round Rock Taekwondo
“He is a great role model for kids as he helps them see the potential inside of themselves and he is a great motivator for adults to be the best that they can be!”
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Team Haas Judo Jiu-Jitsu
- Learning
- Self Defense
- Ability
“I've never done any type of martial art before and was honestly intimidated to start learning, but the environment was very welcoming and respectful it made the process of starting to learn alot easier.”
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The Bunker Self Defense
“A martial arts school with highly qualified instructors and with instructors who genuinely care about the students and what the students are learning is very rare.”
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Urban Defense Academy
- Knowledge
- Self Defense
- Confidence
“! I experienced a distracting circumstance at the range, and despite said distraction, I heard Brian's voice in my head, telling me that the bad guy is still there, so I finished my task and focused on safely handling my gun prior to taking care of t...”
Self-Defense Training Services in Leander, TX Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$163
Maximum cost
$487
National Average
$249
Avg Per Hour Rates
$65
$217
$335
Average price range is based on 427 cost profiles
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