Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
“Great BJJ gym, there are many different coaches and experienced practitioners that are always willing to help.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Pico Rivera, CA
These schools serve Pico Rivera from nearby bases in towns including Rowland Heights, Whittier and Fullerton.
13 schools listed · 1 open 24/7 · all 13 open weekends · all 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Both the professors are legit black belt and are very good in giving instructions, so no questions there about their abilities.”
United Martial Arts
“I earned my Black Belt after putting in about 5 years and I was ready to test for my Blue belt In BJJ before COVID hit.”
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Blue Collar Grappling
“I learned so many techniques in one session, and Coach JT is very good at noticing detailed things and pinpointing the mistakes so you can get better”
Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School
“In addition to the training, the environment is one of camaraderie and they have made good friends of their training partners on and off the mats.”
Longevity Martial Arts Centers
“My son Izzy loves coming here, he's learned to be more patient , he's learned to follow directions better & to be more focused..”
Short self-defense courses listed for Pico Rivera, CA are spread across the 13 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: Pico Rivera, CA
The 13 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,273 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "knowledge" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; all 13 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 34 years. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 13 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; all 13 list a public email and 5 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 Pico Rivera?
By email, and all 13 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.
CSW Headquarters Brazilian Jiujitsu
“Training here has changed my life in so many different aspects thank you coach Trent , coach Tania , Coach Blake and grand coach Erik Paulson best place to train mma in the world 🤙🏼”
Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights
“I'd highly recommend Sektor to anyone thinking about starting their BJJ journey or looking for a new gym.”
Tillis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I've been a student for about a year, everybody is cool great team environment.”
Power of One Self-Defense
“PO1 is not only a martial arts institution it's also a community where we have met wonderful people.”
Gracie Barra Whittier
“I highly recommend Gracie Barra Whittier to anyone looking for a positive and supportive place to train!”
Rare Jiu-Jitsu
“During my first class, Professor Andrew took the time to make sure I had the attention that I needed to understand each technique that was taught in class.”
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Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams
“Safe training and great rounds would definitely recommend others to train here.”
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