Kaizen Submission Grappling
“What attracted me was the fact that they teach wrestling technique as a part of the curriculum and not just BJJ.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Omaha, NE
15 schools listed · all 15 in Omaha · all 15 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Aikido Shuurin Dojo
“No pounding on the joints, everyone is family the moment you walk in the door.”
88 Tactical
“This is one of the finest examples of what the industry is calling a GUNTRY CLUB, a country club for the firearms enthusiast.”
Apex Martial Arts
“There are also monthly "homework" pages to earn merits at Apex which always have great lessons such as kindness, respect, perseverance, confidence, etc”
Ares Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Omaha
“Professors Ernesto and Flavio are fantastic instructors, providing high-level instruction to the Omaha area in both Gi and No-Gi.”
Premier Combat Center
“All of the coaches are amazing and the amount of knowledge shared between them helps a lot with transitioning into the different classes they offer here.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Omaha, NE 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: Omaha, NE
All 15 schools we list here are in Omaha itself. We have 17 schools in Omaha on file; this page shows the highest-rated 15. 14 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,273 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 14 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Omaha?
By email, and 12 of the 15 schools here publish an address. Write with the group you have in mind, the room you can offer and what worries the group, then ask for a plan of the session. A school that replies with a price and nothing else has told you something.
Championship Martial Arts
“I can't say enough wonderful things about the dojo its fun, motivating, educational, uplifting, empowering 30 min class.”
Dojo Omaha
“I train bjj with some of the most driven and knowledgeable people in Omaha.”
Steiner Academy Of Martial Arts
“I would recommend this school to anybody, at any age, who is willing to do the work.”
Omaha's Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“If you are looking to just get in better shape or looking to compete you won't find a better group of people or a better school in Omaha.”
Zanshin Martial Arts
“This is an awesome place to learn Martial Arts or to get a full body workout!”
Mid-America Martial Arts (Mama)
“Absolutely love this place like a 2nd home and the people like family!!!”
Omaha Traditional Martial Arts
“KM is a practical and intuitive martial art I appreciate and the training is enjoyable.”
Fountain Studios of Self Defense
Fist and Foot Martial Arts and S-Def
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