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Core Martial Arts and Fitness Inc
“Three kids in the program and they all love it!!”
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 (3 mi) and Deerfield (11 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 23 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Black Tiger Martial Arts Academy
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Muay Thai
“Great place to train hard and learn HEMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and self defense”
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Firearm Mentor
- Self Defense
- Concealed Carry
- Funny
“I just got finished taking the Consealed Carry Firearm Training class with Marcus, 1st of all, the class was very educational, fun, comical, and most of all, Marcus is the real deal!”
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JP Wood Martial Arts America
“I have witnessed the Wood Family's tireless efforts to drive quality instruction during each class and keep students motivated; even during a pandemic!”
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Alpha Krav Maga Compound
- Passion
- Fitness
- Train
“Awesome facility with the best instructors that are always approachable and dedicated to helping you improve, also has a really encouraging and positive community.”
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Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts
- Passion
- Son
- Ninja
“One critique…and not their fault, but traffic that time of day is not great so you have to give yourself time…but classes are short, which is nice.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Libertyville, IL 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: Libertyville, IL
23 of the 24 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,124 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (92%) and communication (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 23 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 13 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.
Do the schools on this page travel out to Libertyville?
Many do. 2 of the 24 listed here sit in Libertyville and the others are within 30 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.
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Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The confidence my son has gained from being a part of this gym has transferred over into his school life, his personal life and pretty much every aspect of his life..”
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The Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Knowledge
- Competitive
- Instruction
“He is an elite world level champion and competitor and is up there with the best black belts so you are learning legit technique and are competition ready.”
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Championship Martial Arts
“As a working mom of 3, I struggled fitting exercise into my busy schedule but CMA has made this possible - I get the opportunity to exercise and learn new technics in martial.”
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Action Martial Arts
“They are not a typical "belt school", Master Mike and Master Chris are dedicated not only to their instruction of Taekwondo but also to each student.”
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Lion's Taekwondo
- Skill
- Belt
- Energy
“The belt promotion test allows for our child to get a teacher and parent signature in order to help Master Chung learn what your doing at home and whether you are following the Taekwondo rules.”
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Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
- Coaching Staff
- Facility
- Adults
“I have been training with the team at Gracie Barra Deerfield for over 3 years and have nothing but positive things to say regarding their facility, staff, and community!”
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Mikhail Kogan Self-Defense & Martial Arts
- Technique
- Discipline
- Knowledge
“During this time, in front of my eyes, and in a very short amount of time, a great number of youngsters who trained with Mikhail developed into athletes and became champions of the world championships.”
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Cornerstone Mixed Martial Arts
- Individual
- Skills
- Game
“This is one of top MMA dojos in the country, training the next generation of fighters and serving the community by teaching kids value of martial arts and self discipline.”
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Fit 2 Defend Academy
- Leadership
- Team
- Adults
“Not to mention the jiu jitsu in that room is unbelievable, every time I drop by to train I'm learning something new and the coaches are more than happy to give all they know not just to their students, but to the art of jiu jitsu.”
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TKO Nisei Dojo
- Weights
- Motivated
- World Champion
“Sensei not only teaches self defense but instills values such as respecting others, honoring family and supporting each other such that they turn into well rounded adults.”
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Eagles Martial Arts System
- Martial Artists
- Skills
“It is rare to find a teacher who knows fighting, forms, weapons, defense, street tactics, history, and the ins and outs of the tournament circuit but he does.”
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Spring Grove Flying Dragons
“Great class”
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Barrington Tiger Academy
- Respect
- Self Defence
- Learn
“My daughter has been in for about a year, she gained confidence, flexibility, balance and I really believed it helped her not need physical therapy any longer.”
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W. Kim Tae Kwon Do
- Taekwondo
- Black Belt
- Discipline
“My son Dan has been attending for about 2 years and the whole team does a fantastic job there.”
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Barrington Judo Club
- Environment
“Perfect place to practice Judo!”
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Dragon Martial Arts of Round Lake
“Great Tae Kwon Do School, Master Sergio is great with the kids!”
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Personal Defense Training
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Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts
- Black Belt
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Learn
“The instructors and staff are all top notch, and the programming is what you would expect from an institution that has lasted in the Square since the '80s.”
Self-Defense Training Services in Libertyville, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$150
Maximum cost
$450
National Average
$230
Avg Per Hour Rates
$60
$200
$310
Typical price range is based on 318 cost profiles
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