Extreme Martial Arts
“Really awesome place with good training and technique!!”
Best Self-Defense Classes near New Braunfels, TX
2 of these schools are based in New Braunfels; the others serve New Braunfels from towns including San Marcos (16 mi), Schertz (13 mi) and Seguin (13 mi).
6 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
SBG New Braunfels Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School
“The instructors are amazing and ensure that the rolling and live drills are done with safety first.”
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All My Sons Self Defense LLC
“He was clear with instructions, patient with questions, and knowledgeable in his craft.”
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Dino Jiu Jitsu
“His attention to detail and care he has for his students is evident in the way he speaks and carries himself”
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Schertz
“If you want to learn a lot of great self defense moves while also hanging out with great people, this is the place to go!!!”
House of Payne Inc
“This place is so amazing and master Payne really knows how to talk to children in a great way.”
Short self-defense courses listed for New Braunfels, TX are spread across the 10 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: New Braunfels, TX
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 906 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "atmosphere" and "community". 6 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 2 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 9 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 New Braunfels?
Many do. 2 of the 10 listed here sit in New Braunfels 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.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seguin
“Joined in on an awesome introductory self class and it was great!”
Unified Jiu Jitsu
“Instructor Ryan was super nice and when we got done rolling shared some helpful tips and tricks”
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San Marcos Jiu Jitsu
“At San Marcos JJ get in shape and boost your confidence and quality of your life overall, you also find a highly positive ambience with a lot of good people.”
Kuk Sool Won
“I'm only a mother, not a grandmother but the grandbabies of my mother came here.”
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