White Lotus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Josh is a great coach and I highly recommend checking the place out.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Milwaukee, WI
15 schools listed · 11 in Milwaukee · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Roufusport MMA
“Signed up for my free classes and was welcomed from the minute I walked in!”
Rising Dragon Martial Arts
“At Rising Dragon Martial Arts I made friends, trained with amazing athletes, and developed a disciplined mindset -as well as confidence.”
Neutral Ground Academy
“I have been training at this location for about 8 years and for me the culture of the businesses makes jiujitsu easy to learn and reminds me to trust in your teammates.”
Pura Vida BJJ & MMA
“The environment is welcoming and if you're looking to compete one day, you've come to the right place.”
Free Form Jiu Jitsu
“I've been training here for quite some time, and in my experience, this is the best Jiu-Jitsu academy in the city.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Milwaukee, WI 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: Milwaukee, WI
11 of the 15 schools we list are based in Milwaukee; the other 4 serve Milwaukee from West Allis (5 mi), Wauwatosa (5 mi) and Greenfield (8 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 786 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 13 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. Domain records put 10 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1994. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 10 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 Milwaukee describe their courses online?
All 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.
Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts
“I dropped in here twice about 2 weeks ago while I was in town for a business trip.”
Safe and Strong Fitness
“Trainers are extremely skilled and patient while setting a bar that even experienced KB and HIIT members will be quite challenged by.”
Zero To 100 Fitness & MMA
“Great exercise for people who want to compete in the sport of MMA and great for people that want to get in great shape!”
Integrated Fitness LLC
“This brother is very professional full of value and a great teacher I worked with him in the health and wellness space and I'm very grateful to have connected with him.”
EPU Personal Self Defense
“Awesome Seminar… looking forward to taking the class in August.”
Fluid Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“This is a fun environment with some great BJJ instruction.”
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Crossover Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Great instruction, great people and a great place to go if you want to give jiu jitsu a shot!”
360 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Reflecting on my journey thus far, I can confidently say that joining the 360 team was one of the best decisions I've made.”
Pettis Martial Arts
“Time flies by, you'll get a great work out in, learn to defend yourself, meet some great people, train with the best, and ultimately you'll adopt a healthier lifestyle”
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