Fusion Academy
“I was nervous at first but he quickly made me feel comfortable and I look forward to learning more from him.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Park City, UT
3 of these schools are based in Park City; the others serve Park City from Salt Lake City (24 mi), Sandy (19 mi) and South Salt Lake (21 mi).
9 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Gracie Barra Salt Lake City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense
“Our 5-year old daughter has been attending SLC Gracie Barra for about 8 months and it has been so great for her confidence and discipline.”
Park City Jiu Jitsu
“The coaches have always been direct and hold the kids accountable and to a high standard but they are also extremely supportive and truly care about the kids.”
Gracie Barra Park City
“We enrolled my 3 year old Daughter in the class, I was so impressed and blown away with how well all the coaches were with my daughter.”
Bernales Institute of Martial Arts
“They provide excellent instruction and well as practical solutions for life - treat others how you want to be treated.”
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10Th Planet Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City
“It was my first 10th planet experience and lived up to the expectations of good instruction on the "weird" side of jiu-jitsu.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Park City, UT 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: Park City, UT
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 673 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (88%) and communication (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 9 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 5 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; all 10 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 5 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 Park City?
Many do. 3 of the 10 listed here sit in Park City 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.
United Studios of Self Defense Salt Lake City
“Master Faber helps you learn at your own pace and consistently pushes you to be better than you are, in your training and in life.”
BJJ Revolution Park City
“Ben and company have a great community and team going, and this is an excellent gym for visitors or locals alike.”
Level Up Martial Arts
“My 7yr old has such a great time and is learning so much.”
Aikido of Salt Lake
“Each practice session strikes a perfect balance between basic and advanced techniques and in the beginning the instructors (sensei) are willing to break things down as you practice so newer students have a chance to learn.”
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