Northshore Academy of Martial Arts
“My son's been here for over a year now and enjoys coming because he feels challenged to improve on his skills to get black belt.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Libertyville, IL
2 of these schools are based in Libertyville; the others serve Libertyville from towns including Lake Zurich (10 mi), Mundelein (2 mi) and Deerfield (11 mi).
14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Core Martial Arts and Fitness Inc
“The owners care so much about the kids and, since joining their Martial Arts program, our son has become a stronger athlete and much more confident.”
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Cornerstone Mixed Martial Arts
“The classes will get you into awesome shape, the instructors are very experienced and nice and professional, and the other students are cool and fun.”
Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts
“All in-if you are looking for an amazing, family-oriented, well-run business for your kid to take some classes, LZFMA is the place to be!”
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Firearm Mentor
“Class was super fun I learned something new things I thought I knew I didn't so I thank him for that I'd definitely be attending another class of his”
Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“They have both taught me so much and I am so honored to be part of this school.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Libertyville, IL are spread across the 15 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: Libertyville, IL
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 918 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "knowledge". 14 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 5 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 Libertyville?
Many do. 2 of the 15 listed here sit in Libertyville 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.
Action Martial Arts
“He's extremely knowledgeable and is fantastic with kids, as well as adults”
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Fit 2 Defend Academy
“Coach Scott and Brent are just amazing, humble, always eager to help out.”
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Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
“We have wonderful experience of attending classes for more than a year.”
Lion's Taekwondo
“He not only teaches kids how to be a good athlete, but also how to be a good and respectful person.”
Mikhail Kogan Self-Defense & Martial Arts
“Master Mikhail Kogan has not only taught me how to punch and kick very effectively; he never ceases to amaze me with so many new joint-lock, pressure point techniques along with incredibly powerful defensive combination moves.”
W. Kim Tae Kwon Do
“Excellent place for your kids to learn great habits, respect your family, learn a lot of TKW.”
TKO Nisei Dojo
“My Kids have been doing weekly classes for a couple of months and I am truly amazed at how much progress they have made.”
Eagles Martial Arts System
“I recommend everyone that truly wants to learn martial arts to check out and join his school, you will learn from the best.”
Dragon Martial Arts of Round Lake
“I am so satisfied with this place , I am so proud of my kids achievements so far.”
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