Best Self-Defense Classes in Oak Park, IL

The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 159 vetted & reviewed in the Oak Park area.

Tutaj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Tutaj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(26)
  • Train
  • Learn
  • Environment
“The head instructor John is awesome, he explains the technique's very thoroughly, he's got a lot of experience in competition and everyone I've met there has been very nice and talented athletes.”
In Business Since 2011
Serving Oak Park Area
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Culture of Safety Dojo & Wellness Center

Culture of Safety Dojo & Wellness Center

(9)
  • Community
  • Karate
  • Sensei
“5 years and we absolutely love the community and environment that Sensai Amy and Senpai Kyren has created.”
In Business Since 2019
Transparent Fees & Pricing
6961 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
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Best of 2023

Qualification Criteria for best of Winners

Minimum Overall Score
96 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
99.6 Percentile
All of our award winners are based on identifiable facts - reviews, performance, and experience - collected by scientific means. We use this data to assess each business’s essential features, weighting them according to their importance to customers.
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Krav Maga Illinois

Krav Maga Illinois

(30)
  • Skills
  • Learn
  • Workout
“The workouts are amazing and you learn technical skills that can help you defend yourself in a situation you could easily find yourself in walking down the street.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2010
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Coupons & Offers
5201 N Oketo Ave, Chicago, IL
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Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts

Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts

(24)
  • Muay Thai
  • Classes
  • Family
“I've been a student at Degerberg Academy for more than nine years; my wife has also attended that entire time, and all three of our kids have been students (our youngest currently) so it's been a real family affair.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1964
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Coupons & Offers
4717 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Total Impact Martial Arts and Fitness

Total Impact Martial Arts and Fitness

(30)
  • Kickboxing
  • Class
  • Shihan
“They teach about form and respect, and they do so in an enjoyable way that allows each child to grow and make progress based on their need and ability.”
Family Business
In Business Since 2016
Coupons & Offers
Serving Oak Park Area
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Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(30)
  • Learn
  • Train
  • Belt
“Great gym, trained here for about 9-10 months but taking a leave of absence due to school; highly recommend this gym - instructors are knowledgeable, gym mates are very skilled and always helpful.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2009
Accepts Check
820 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL
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Warrior Evolution MMA

Warrior Evolution MMA

(29)
  • Fitness
  • Learn
  • Goals
“Plus Warrior Evolution MMA has great classmates that you get to train with in the class or have a drink with to talk about how mean the coaches can be and more importantly discuss how great it is to say you're a part of.”
In Business Since 2019
Coupons & Offers
329 W 18th St #405, Chicago, IL
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Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

Chicago Mixed Martial Arts

(30)
  • Atmosphere
  • Learn
  • Women
“The exercises are always appropriate, he always checks that you are doing the right movements and corrects your position, he motivates and encourages you at each session.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 1964
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
1528 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
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Gracie Barra Downers Grove

Gracie Barra Downers Grove

(30)
  • Family
  • Coaches
  • Classes
“The children's classes are being taught in an exceptional manner with an emphasis on building physical and mental toughness, build confidence, teach respect, and emphasize the importance of teamwork and community!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2014
Licensed, BBB Rating: A
Coupons & Offers
Serving Oak Park Area
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Alpha Krav Maga Compound

Alpha Krav Maga Compound

(26)
  • Students
  • Facility
  • Family
“The instructors here are very patient and knowledgeable, and possess vast experiences in those situations you personally don't wish to be, but may want to be prepared, just in case.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2018
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Remote Consultations Available
Serving Oak Park Area
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Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago

Downtown Jiu Jitsu Club Chicago

(29)
  • BJJ
  • Facility
  • Environment
“The class included drilling, but also provided philosophies of BJJ which deepens the understanding of the patterns a grappler needs to continue making progress.”
In Business Since 2021
Emergency Services
226 S Wabash Ave 3rd floor, Chicago, IL
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Supreme JIU Jitsu Chicago by Idriz Redzovic School

Supreme JIU Jitsu Chicago by Idriz Redzovic School

(29)
  • Professor
  • Learning
  • Environment
“I've been doing this for a few years and its rare you're surrounded by people that love jiu jitsu, but are able to train at a controlled and productive pace.”
In Business Since 2020
2442 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Uflacker Academy

Uflacker Academy

(29)
  • Learning
  • Professor
  • Coach
“There were not always other girls to train with in the class, but Professor Sladjana or Professor Christian would always step in to be my training partner for the class.”
In Business Since 2009
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
6390 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
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Black Matrix Academy

Black Matrix Academy

(29)
  • Professional
  • Training
  • Law
“I highly recommend taking the class to obtain knowledge about the Conceal and Carry and also Firearm Ownership, especially for those that don't have much knowledge about firearms.”
In Business Since 2020
Transparent Fees & Pricing
7800 S King Dr, Chicago, IL
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Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center

Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center

(12)
“Since being away from Chicago I have visited dozens of martial arts schools, from New York, to San Francisco, to South America, to the Middle East, and while I have liked many of the experiences I've had, I can honestly say that there is not a single...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2000
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Remote Consultations Available
1220 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
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Rio Jiu Jitsu

Rio Jiu Jitsu

(28)
  • Atmosphere
  • Train
  • Knowledge
“One of the best schools or if not the best school I have been in in the past 20 years clean good people the best instructor and all the other instructors are great definitely I recommend this school for everybody”
In Business Since 2007
Free Initial Consultation
3948 N Monticello Ave, Chicago, IL
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RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu

RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu

(22)
  • Mat
  • Professor
  • Train
“I have been MIA from training at this great academy and have truly missed being there to learn and train from Professor Thomas and the entire Rol Family!”
In Business Since 2017
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
15629 71st Ct, Orland Park, IL
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The Peace School

The Peace School

(1)
“Number 1 one school in Chicago land,good 👍 Christian people”
In Business Since 1999
Coupons & Offers
3121 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Chicago

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Chicago

(30)
  • Home
  • To Learn
  • Mats
“I was in Chicago for the day shot him a message went there super clean super professional everybody was very nice very welcoming very accommodating definitely learned some cool new moves to add in my game definitely will be coming back”
In Business Since 2018
5711 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
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Firearm Mentor

Firearm Mentor

(30)
  • Course
  • Informative
  • Safety
“Marcus conducted a very educational stress-free course; he brings real-world experience to the classroom, enjoys interacting with his students mixing his humor and casual approach with strong emphasis on safety and pertinent principles.”
In Business Since 2017
Emergency Services
Serving Oak Park Area
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Mind Body Defense

Mind Body Defense

(30)
  • Students
  • Learn
  • Patient
“Torriente and Janet are knowledgeable and patient; they not only equipped us with techniques to escape from a threatening situation, but also gave us insight into our own unique strengths and areas of vulnerability.”
In Business Since 2016
4143 N Broadway, Chicago, IL
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National Karate & Martial Arts

National Karate & Martial Arts

(30)
Judo Instruction, Hapkido Instruction, Martial Arts Uniforms
“He is great with working with kids of all ages, as I have seen him do classes for the little ones (4yo-7yo) as well as the older kids on track to get their black belts.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2005
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Serving Oak Park Area
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Champion Jiu Jitsu/Spider Gym MMA

Champion Jiu Jitsu/Spider Gym MMA

(29)
  • Students
  • Learn
  • Skills
“Great family environment, my sons and daughters train here and they love it, my 2 sons compete and so does 1 of my daughters the coaches at Champion have helped them through every step of the process.”
In Business Since 2000
Serving Oak Park Area
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Self Defense Training Services in Oak Park, IL Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$156
Maximum cost
$466
National Average
$238
Avg Per Hour Rates
$63
$207
$321
Typical price range is based on 362 cost profiles
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Average Cost $238
Minimum cost $156
Maximum cost $466
Avg Per Hour Rates $63

Typical range $207 to $321 is based on 362 cost profiles.

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