Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
“Dropped in while in town on business - fantastic coaches, very motivated students, professional and clean facility with plenty of space throughout.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Lexington, KY
2 of these schools are based in Lexington; the others serve Lexington from towns including Danville (32 mi), Lexington-Fayette (0 mi) and Nicholasville (8 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Kenpo Karate LLC
“All the instructors are knowledgable, encouraging, and realistic about what self-defense is and how it's used.”
Krav Maga Kentucky
“Amazing & practical techniques that, once learned, makes you feel safer and better about yourself.”
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Reaction MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“It's very rare that you find a professor/professors that not only care about your skill development inside of the gym but also incorporate skills and lessons that can be used in everyday life.”
MCC Jiu Jitsu
“Though what I mentioned above are what I like most about MCC, they also have an unbeatable price and a strength and conditioning gym you can use with membership.”
The Bulwarks LLC
“Top shelf training staff with a leader who is a great judge of talent.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Lexington, KY 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: Lexington, KY
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 427 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. 1 is open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 5 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 6 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.
Do the schools on this page travel out to Lexington?
Many do. 2 of the 10 listed here sit in Lexington and the others are within 60 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.
ROC Martial Arts Academy
“We have all been going for last couple month and the results to our confidence has been amazing.”
Bluegrass American Killer Bee's BJJ
“BJJ class is very beginner friendly, but the instructors can turn up the heat if you need a tough roll.”
Kentucky Taekwondo
“Kentucky TKD has given my daughter strength, confidence, and a focus that I never thought she had.”
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Pinnacle Jiu Jitsu
“I really enjoy the way they tailor things to your strengths as well and work with what you enjoy doing.”
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