Parker Academy of Martial Arts
“The instructors and staff are incredibly supportive and make everyone feel like family.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Parker, CO
15 schools listed · 7 in Parker · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Tiger Lee's World Class Tae Kwon Do
“My three grandsons have ALL enjoyed the training and skills developed at Tiger Lee Facility in Parker CO”
Kim & Cam's Taekwondo Academy
“He is a man of peace who seeks to avoid conflict and defuse situations, BUT, if one is forced to fight to protect one's self, you want and need this instruction!”
5280 Martial Arts
“I thinks these skills will help him in other sports and especially socially.”
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Otomi Martial Arts
“Coach Gonzo doesn't only teach Brazilian Jit-Siu, he teaches the kiddos about Leadership, honesty,integrity, about loving yourself, kindness and just being the best person you can be.”
Gracie Barra Parker
“My girl love her class and is finally happy at what she has learned and accomplished thank to Jen her confidence has soared.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Parker, CO 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: Parker, CO
7 of the 15 schools we list are based in Parker; the other 8 serve Parker from towns including Lone Tree (7 mi), Centennial (8 mi) and Castle Rock (10 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,150 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 14 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 8 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.
Which course providers listed for Parker describe their courses online?
All 15 cards carry a website link. Look for a real outline, who teaches, and who the course is for. Stock photography of a woman throwing a man in a white studio is not an outline, and schools that keep their content vague are often selling the same session to every audience.
Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios
“Sensei Matt and his dedicated staff at Z Ultimate Self Defense Studios in Parker have truly transformed my kids martial arts experience.”
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Lone Tree
“If you want to try martial arts or train at a different academy, you should really check out Tiger-Rock in Lone Tree!”
Gracie Barra Centennial Jiu-Jitsu
“Although he trained at another gym for over a year prior to our move to GB Centennial he did not truly love the sport or feel confident in it until we joined the GB family.”
Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
“Our son was very shy in the beginning and Fred and the other instructors went out of there way so many times to bring him in gently and get him excited about the class.”
Gracie Barra Castle Rock
“I would definitely recommend anyone to Gracie Barra especially your children its such a great activity and best of all it shows our girls self defense.”
Onyx Jiu Jitsu
“As a brand new person it was really intimating to try Jiu Jitsu but the crowd there was really welcome and introduced themselves to me immediately, It helped me feel more at ease”
Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I had never participated in any one on one activity like this, but the black tie family couldn't have made it easier to want to keep coming!”
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Grpl Haus JIU Jitsu
“Everyone made me feel welcomed, skillful and safe training partners on the mats, I'm looking forward to the next time!”
Han Lee's Taekwondo Academy
“I have been with them for 4 years if I can do that then you can survive 1 class ps this is the best place in Colorado”
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