Best Self-Defense Classes near Miramar, FL

2 of these schools are based in Miramar; the others serve Miramar from towns including Davie (8 mi), Pembroke Pines (2 mi) and Doral (11 mi).

13 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

RTK Martial Arts School

RTK Martial Arts School

4.6 6 reviews
“All black belts ,RESPECT to them very good with kids they love them as well and Sensei Javon.”
Free trial classAges 4–13Since 2012
6307 Miramar Pkwy
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Concealmenttraining

Concealmenttraining

St.Andrews Pl
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Traditional Taekwondo Center of Davie

Traditional Taekwondo Center of Davie

4.9 48 reviews
“From the beginning they have been very receptive and committed to the growth and teaching of traditional Tae kwon Do.”
Coupons & offersSince 2004
Davie, FL · 8 mi from Miramar
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YR Jiu Jitsu Team

YR Jiu Jitsu Team

4.9 50 reviews
“He teaches how to succeed on the mats and in self-defense, and just as importantly he teaches how to succeed in the real world.”
Free trial classOnline lessonsSince 2020
Plantation, FL · 11 mi from Miramar
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Florida Defensive Training

Florida Defensive Training

5.0 50 reviews
“He was a very great trainer and answered any questions you have without a problem”
Since 2021
Miami, FL · 15 mi from Miramar
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Anta's Fitness and Self Defense

Anta's Fitness and Self Defense

4.9 46 reviews
“Anta is an inspirational master and helps the kids get motivated and indistractable .”
Coupons & offersSince 2001
Doral, FL · 11 mi from Miramar
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Short self-defense courses listed for Miramar, FL 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: Miramar, FL

The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,890 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (88%) and communication (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 13 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 4 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 Miramar?

Many do. 2 of the 15 listed here sit in Miramar 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.

Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Doral

Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Doral

5.0 50 reviews
“The mats are high quality, the people there are kind but tough as well, and the professor is a high level black belt that is friends with my other black belt Ricardo Liborio.”
Ages 5–15Since 2017
Doral, FL · 11 mi from Miramar
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Level Up Taekwondo Davie

Level Up Taekwondo Davie

4.9 50 reviews
“The amount of time that is spent on education, discipline, and overall individualized growth of each individual child is apparent!”
Free trial classFree exclusive online offerAges 3–6Since 2016
Davie, FL · 8 mi from Miramar
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Mattix Academy

Mattix Academy

5.0 50 reviews
“Ricky is a amazing teacher, the students are very friendly, excellent environment with classes suited for beginners as well for high level competitive practitioners.”
Free trial classSince 2017
Davie, FL · 8 mi from Miramar
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Vagner Rocha Martial Arts

Vagner Rocha Martial Arts

4.9 48 reviews
“Vagner is hands down the best coach, he dedicates his time and experience to everyone at his gym.”
Free trial classSince 1951
Hollywood, FL · 11 mi from Miramar
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Gordo Jiu Jitsu Academy

Gordo Jiu Jitsu Academy

4.9 47 reviews
“So I can confidently and personally state that this one academy, Gordo Jiu Jitsu in Weston, is one the best of the best.”
Free trial classSince 2012
Weston, FL · 10 mi from Miramar
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Palm Martial Arts Academy

Palm Martial Arts Academy

5.0 43 reviews
“Everyone here is friendly, respectful and will help you along your martial arts journey.”
Free trial classAges 5–153 instructorsSince 2018
Pembroke Pines, FL · 2 mi from Miramar
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Marcus Aurelio Jiu Jitsu Academy

Marcus Aurelio Jiu Jitsu Academy

4.9 46 reviews
“Training bjj for self defense and for competition as well, i highly recommend this bjj place for anyone who wants to start bjj or just visiting North Miami Beach”
Since 2024
North Miami Beach, FL · 11 mi from Miramar
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Master Sang's TNT

Master Sang's TNT

4.9 47 reviews
“My daughter loves her taekwondo lessons - the instructors are amazing and they teach with love and respect!”
Ages 4–12Since 2016
Aventura, FL · 12 mi from Miramar
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Start Jiu Jitsu Academy

Start Jiu Jitsu Academy

5.0 48 reviews
“Everyone is welcome, family environment, I highly recommend Jiujitsu and Start Jiujitsu Pembroke Pines as the best Jiujitsu academy at the area.”
Since 2013
Pembroke Pines, FL · 2 mi from Miramar
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