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Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu
- Principles
- Learn
- BJJ
“Both fun and educational, Jiu jitsu is specifically designed to protect yourself against other martial arts with minimal damage to both the attacker and defender.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Mobile, AL
24 schools listed · 4 in Mobile · 11 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Port City Combat Sports
“I would encourage any looking for a challenge or a means to get into better shape to seriously consider Port City Kickboxing because it has to be the most invigorating and fulfilling workout to be found in Mobile.”
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Inner Strength Taekwondo LLC
“My son has been attending since July and asks almost every day if we have taekwondo classes that day, he loves to push himself to work hard and do better under Master Hoadley's accolades and instructions.”
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Team Hopkins Jiu Jitsu Mobile
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Awesome place, great instruction from a caring staff.”
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McLean's Martial Arts & Fitness
“My son and I absolutely love the atmosphere and the dedication they have to make our children strive not just in Martial Arts but academically as well.”
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Rxsportfit
“Clean facility, showers, fun group classes, smart coaching and programming, kids area, jujitsu (checkmat Daphne) , personal training (Signature Training Studio) , physical therapy(Movere PT) , and even a healthy shake (Impact Nutrition) place all und...”
Short self-defense courses listed for Mobile, AL are spread across the 24 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: Mobile, AL
4 of the 24 schools we list are based in Mobile; the other 20 serve Mobile from towns including Pensacola, FL (58 mi), Biloxi, MS (53 mi) and Pace, FL (58 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 956 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (93%), professionalism (88%) and communication (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the schools on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 17 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.
Do the schools on this page travel out to Mobile?
Many do. 4 of the 24 listed here sit in Mobile and the others are within 65 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.
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Gracie United-Team Jucao Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Train
- Vacation
- Atmosphere
“I'm a blue belt, been doing this jiu-jitsu thing a few years, I did a drop in here while i was visiting, this is a nice gym, with a knowledgeable blackbelt and knowledgeable coaches.”
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Fearless Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Os/ms.
- Discipline
- Train
- Coach Daniel
“Daniel provides quality teaching and also incorporates many different Styles and techniques his previous experience as a sheriff really allows him to teach his students about how a real fight might go down or how his teachings could apply to our life...”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ocean Springs
- Train
“Our instructor, Ryan Brinkman, is a world class black belt that has trained with the best of the best and is set apart by his upmost attention to detail in every move that you'll learn and execute.”
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Leonardo Delgado Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- Shape
- Class
- Learn
“There have been so many people, both staff and students, that have encouraged the boys and led by example on how to be outstanding citizens, and team players.”
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu
- Competition
- BJJ
- Professor
“I needed this, I was always getting burnout weightlifting but Jiu-jitsu keeps it exciting because there are so many techniques to learn from every day.”
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American Top Team Gulfport
- Striking
- Environment
- Kickboxing
“My son has special needs and this gym and coaches have helped him make some HUGE changes in his socialization and behaviors while letting him work off that extra energy in a healthy fashion.”
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The Academy of Pensacola
- Kickboxing
- Train
- BJJ
“The school offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing, and MMA classes that are all inclusive for a very reasonable monthly fee, with no contracts, and classes are held at least six days a week.”
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Virtus BJJ Checkmat Pensacola
- Travel
- Competition
- Professor
“If you are just casually looking to roll and learn some self-defense or you are trying to compete, this gym offers both Gi and No-Gi as well as competition preparation classes.”
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Gracie Downtown
- Train
- Self-Defense
- Vacation
“Gracie Downtown is a top notch Jiu Jitsu Academy that gives its students access to great instructors that teach all facets of grappling and self-defense.”
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Tiger Rock Martial Arts
“Our children have learned to push through adversity, challenge what they are capable of doing, to not just follow along with others but to be a leader outside of class, and to walk with humility.”
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Pensacola Freedom Jiu-Jitsu
- Technique
- Curriculum
- Instruction
“When it comes down to his technique and execution you'd almost think he's a time a traveler who's been through this spar 1000 times and has now perfected a defense to everything you're about to do.”
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Rilion Gracie Pensacola
- Professor
- Knowledge
- Jiu Jitsu
“He has a wonderful way of engaging with the kids, making the classes fun and exciting, while still teaching them important skills that they can use both on and off the mat.”
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9th Jiu-Jitsu
- Shape
- Learning
- Atmosphere
“At 9th jiu jitsu you get in shape quickly, while learning to defend yourself… Mr David has fostered incredible values within the training group; If you're arriving for the first time, you'll feel part of the team from the moment you open the door....”
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Gracie Gulf Coast
- Jiu Jitsu
- Skills
“Everyone is very welcoming to new people, some more cordial than others, yet every one of them is willing to help you start or continue your path in the jiu jitsu!”
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Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu
- Skills
- Environment
- Period
“She is great at explaining what she is teaching and has no problem attempting different ways to better insure you understand when you're struggling to grasp something..”
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White Tiger Taekwondo & Family Fitness Activity Center
“Hope is an excellent and dedicated instructor and I highly recommend this class.”
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Ron Little Martial Arts
- Self Control
- Karate
- Self Defense
“If you are searching for something legit this is the real deal, if you are looking for a cookie cutter, everyone gets a participation trophy and not requiring discipline, hard work and actually learning and how to apply skills just type in other mart...”
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True Warriors Nova Uniao Academy
- Learn
- Respect
- Environment
“I felt welcome as soon as I walked in.”
Self-Defense Training Services in Mobile, AL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$182
Maximum cost
$546
National Average
$279
Avg Per Hour Rates
$73
$243
$376
Fair price range is based on 331 cost profiles
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