Safety Harbor Jiu-Jitsu
“From the incredible instruction, which focuses on the technical art of Juijitsu, to the true family culture of the participants, there's something magical about SHJJ.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Palm Harbor, FL
2 of these schools are based in Palm Harbor; the others serve Palm Harbor from towns including Tampa (20 mi), Largo (12 mi) and Clearwater (7 mi).
15 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Gracie Palm Harbor
“One of the most welcoming gyms I have ever trained at along with great coaching and technique.”
Palm Harbor Martial Arts
“Master Tiffany makes class the perfect proportion of fun and serious.”
Tampa Bay Krav Maga
“Over the years TBKM has become more than just a fun extracurricular, it is an essential part of my fitness and mental health routine and I really feel it if I have to miss a week.”
Gracie Barra Clearwater
“The self defense classes prepare you for the advanced classes, and the the variety of gi and no-gi classes as well as open mats, wrestling, a kids program and an all-female self-defense class make this the best school in town.”
Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood
“This is a very loving caring environment that still believes in traditional family values and teaches the young ones, the values of family and self confidence along with discipline and self defense”
Short self-defense courses listed for Palm Harbor, FL 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: Palm Harbor, FL
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,051 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (95%), professionalism (91%) and communication (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 15 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 12 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 Palm Harbor?
Many do. 2 of the 24 listed here sit in Palm Harbor and the others are within 25 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.
Fight Team LLC
“Coach Rich is a tremendous person and highly successful coach.”
VIP International Krav Maga & Martial Arts Academy
“The leadership team is dedicated to their success and everyone is super friendly.”
Ryan Dean's the Dojo Martial Arts and Fitness
“I love the bootcamp classes Ryan provides and couldn't wait for my son to turn 5 and start karate.”
J. Park Martial Arts
“Whether I'm training with Master Hoon, or Master Nguyen, or Coach Dean, I I assure you, you will gained a wealthof knowledgeable techniques from each and every one of them.”
Hellman's Mixed Martial Arts
“What the students, especially the younger kids, are taught are legitimate and practical skills in mixed martial arts (striking, kicking, jiu jitsu) that will stay with them for a lifetime.”
South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
“I'm grateful to call STJJ home and if you're looking for a place to train look no further.”
Gracie PAC MMA
“I can't speak for the adult program but my daughter enjoys going to class and attending the various programs the school hosts in addition to class for the kids and their families.”
Gracie Westchase
“Gracie is THE GYM to go to, great family environment and the people here are animals!”
Elevate Martial Arts South Tampa
“She does taekwondo and comes home with new moves to show us everyday.”
Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tampa
“Without a doubt, RMNU stands out as one of the premier destinations for martial arts training, particularly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, in the North Florida region.”
Supremacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I like to train under Bobby Fratone who teaches the later classes; he is incredibly technical and teaching is world-class.”
C.o.b.r.a Self Defense Systems
“I've done a lot of research over the years on different self-defense programs and have found COBRA to be the best for not only beginners but advanced people trying to learn practical self-defense.”
Payak Authentic Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu
“The place is very clean and the coach has an amazing knowledge.”
Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu
“Great instructors , positive environment for all ages my son has been coming for 2 months now and he's only 4 years old even though it's challenging hes doing great.”
Traditional Taekwon-Do Center of Westchase
“My 2 kids love it here and can't imagine another place like this.”
Gracie Barra Tampa
“Better location of everybody learn about the jiujitsu as well discipline and team building.”
Agape Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Coach Jacob prioritizes safety, understanding that we all have families and jobs to return to.”
Tampa Jiu-Jitsu
“Coach Ryan(Owner) is such an awesome individual who doesn't treat you like another number he will instead, take you under his wing like you are family and so does the rest of his staff in both locations.”
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