10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Palmdale
“Thank you Coach Jimmy for all the hard work you do for us and our community.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Palmdale, CA
2 of these schools are based in Palmdale; the others serve Palmdale from Santa Clarita (25 mi), Lancaster (8 mi) and Acton (8 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Antelope Valley Jiu-Jitsu Brasileiro
“The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve, regardless of experience level.”
The Hidden Dojo
“The ladies at the front desk are always so kind and helpful with any questions I have.”
The Lab BJJ LLC
“And I kove that on Fridays is boxing and MA, so they get more out of their classes.”
Brave Jiu-Jitsu
Acton Karate and Krav Maga
“The instructor really knows thier stuff and it was alot of fun...”
Short self-defense courses listed for Palmdale, CA 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: Palmdale, CA
9 of the 10 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 473 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 7 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 35 years. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 8 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 Palmdale?
Many do. 2 of the 10 listed here sit in Palmdale and the others are within 30 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 Jiu-Jitsu
“Jason is an excellent teacher and gives 100% regardless of the size of the class.”
Honor Roll Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The professors are very thorough with their techniques and always walk around to make sure everyone is safe and understands the technique, making it feel very welcoming to any newcomers.”
Trident Martial Arts
“My child has been more discipline and foAus at school after practicing at Trident Martial arts.”
Mindful Kung Fu
“The knowledge and commitment that you have to the Art of Kung Fu & Tai-Chi has definitely been a benefit to the physical and mental transformation in my life, this is the best I have felt in 30 years.”
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