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American Drengr Krav Maga
“You will find the instructors to be highly qualified and highly focused in placing your child in controlled real life scenarios and providing them the tools and guidance to succeed.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Manassas, VA
15 schools listed · 7 in Manassas · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Innovative Defensive Solutions
“I am glad the class was two days so that I had a chance to absorb what I learned on the first day enabling me to apply it the second day.”
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Dominion BJJ
“I love that my transgendered sister can train in the women's jiu-jitsu program without fear of discrimination or bigotry of any kind.”
Front Line Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“It is clear how much he truly values each student, and the supportive atmosphere he creates makes learning Jiu-Jitsu a genuine joy.”
Prestige Sport Martial Arts
“Master Justin is a true champion of building self esteem, discipline, and perseverance in young people.”
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Vanguard Gym
“Great BJJ/Muy Thai/Crossfit gym with awesome coaches, top level instruction and the best people to train with!”
Short self-defense courses listed for Manassas, VA 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: Manassas, VA
7 of the 15 schools we list are based in Manassas; the other 8 serve Manassas from towns including Centreville (7 mi), Chantilly (10 mi) and Manassas Park (3 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,253 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 9 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.
Which course providers listed for Manassas describe their courses online?
14 of the 15 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.
Oriental Sports Academy
“The children's programs are fantastic and the adult classes are a lot fun and a great way to stay in shape.”
Empire Defense Training
Mt. Kim Martial Arts / B4 & After School
“The instructors are patient, encouraging, and clearly care about building character, not just teaching kicks and punches.”
Alpha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I've been attending here for years now and would highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates a kind and respectful community focused on mutual growth.”
Taekwondo In Action
“My kids started TIA 6 months ago and they have been enjoying every single class.”
Silverback Academy
“Whether you are a hobbyist or looking to compete, your training-specific needs will be met”
Centreville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“With our daughter in the kids class, mom in the beginner & women's class, and dad in the intermediate class, we can honestly say it's great for every level.”
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Highkicks Taekwondo of Chantilly
“My journey started with curiosity about Taekwondo, and now I've fallen in love with it.”
Kwon's Champion School
“I also like that they do school day camps on the days the school is closed so I don't have to try to work from home with my feral children.”
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