Rilion Gracie Academy
“My son loves the classes so much I'm considering trying it myself!”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Missouri City, TX
2 of these schools are based in Missouri City; the others serve Missouri City from towns including Houston (18 mi), Sugar Land (6 mi) and Pearland (13 mi).
all 14 open weekends · all 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Stedfast Jiu-Jitsu
“I have been going to Arka for over a year now and my experience has been so great!”
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Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Energy Corridor
“My son has been going to Rilion Gracie for the past 7 months and I would definitely recommend this place for kids.”
Gracie Barra Westchase Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Houston Tx
“Friendly coaches and training partners, would recommend to anyone interested to give it a shot.”
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Pearland
“Charlie and Sergio are the best coaches out there, class after class, they show patience, discipline and respect towards the kids”
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Houston
“Jackson is an excellent instructor and the curriculum at this school is second to none!”
Short self-defense courses listed for Missouri City, TX are spread across the 14 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: Missouri City, TX
The 14 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 2,548 reviews; all 14 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". All 14 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. Domain records put 6 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 14 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 13 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 Missouri City?
Many do. 2 of the 14 listed here sit in Missouri City and the others are within 20 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.
Eternal Martial Arts-Pearland
“Our son completed mentoring with him for a couple of weeks over various topics and we have seen a dramatic shift in behavior and overall mindset with school since completing the mentoring program.”
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Fast Lane Jiu Jitsu Academy
“He's the kind of athlete that brings his peers and students up with him, and his love of the art is contagious.”
Bam Bam Martial Arts Houston
“Honestly this was something I didn't fully appreciate before signing my 5 year old son up, but they are teaching the kids to be great people and confident and influential leaders.”
Renzo Gracie Riverstone
“I can only speak for myself but honestly, love this place the staff , the cleanliness , the atmosphere when you step in !”
Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Sugar Land
“They are maintaining their institution with thorough cleanliness and sanitized in Covid-19 scenario also.”
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Renzo Gracie Houston
“The management team is efficient and attentive, the professors are exceptional in their knowledge and quality of instruction, the kids coaches are caring and skilled, and the community is truly the best there is.”
AON Jiu Jitsu
“I joined AON in January of this year and I only have positive things to say about the instructors and my teammates around me.”
Tiger J Kim's World Class Taekwondo 1
“My son has better focus since he's started his training, and the taekwondo masters emphasize respect.”
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