OC Fitness Coach Inc.
“Dan and Mallory have provided helpful advice on improving my nutrition in ways that are achievable from a cost, time, and taste point of view.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Mission Viejo, CA
15 schools listed · 10 in Mission Viejo · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Mountain Taekwondo
“My kid has been learning Taekwondo here for 3 years and he is now black belt.”
West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Mission Viejo
“Most importantly, he will welcome you with open arms into a family of individuals who all seek the same goal; to sharpen themselves mentally, and fortify themselves physically”
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Green Family Training Center
“This is not your average MMA Gym, Zach's hands on training methods separate him from the competition, after working with Zach I will never go to another gym again!”
Karate For Kids Mission Viejo
“I have learned a lot from Louis and Lori they are the best krate dojo”
Lockhart's Karate Academy
“My 4 years old boy is having a great time and he is learning a lot about focus, discipline and team work.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Mission Viejo, CA 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: Mission Viejo, CA
10 of the 15 schools we list are based in Mission Viejo; the other 5 serve Mission Viejo from Aliso Viejo (5 mi), Lake Forest (4 mi) and Laguna Beach (8 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 689 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "confidence". All 15 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 3 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 Mission Viejo?
Many do. 10 of the 15 listed here sit in Mission Viejo and the others are within 10 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.
Art of Jiu Jitsu
“Top tier instruction and great facilities.”
Galaxy Martial Arts
“He enjoys going to the classes so much and has learned to listen, follow directions, and respect adults.”
OC Training Studio
“We are so grateful for the work that Master Zax puts into the academy.”
United Self Defense Academy
“Other than that this place is incredible and I think you should check it out.”
South Coast Self Defense
“He has a unique teaching ability to blend in his many years of martial arts technique and discipline with a great environment for learning.”
Red Zone Kickboxing
“The instructors are amazing and the people are so much fun in the classes.”
West Coast Tang Soo Do Academy
Wing Chun Kung Fu
“If you like a family oriented martial arts school with patient and caring instructors and students this is the place to be.”
Laguna Beach Dojo
“So far a great experience for my daughter.”
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