Gary Grate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Reno NV
“Whether you are an adult wanting to clear your head and learn practical skills, or you're looking for an incredible youth program, this place is truly special.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Reno, NV
10 schools listed · 8 in Reno · 1 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Reno and several other cities.
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Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Reno
“He give clear instruction, make new people feel welcome, his guys that train don't have egos and try to kill you when you roll.”
Life Jiu Jitsu Reno
“Frederico Da Eira (Fred) and Patricia are amazing owners and instructors who are great with kids, teaching respect, discipline, and confidence while making learning fun.”
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Allground Jiu Jitsu
“The coaches are very helpful and always encourage you to do the best you can.”
Renzo Gracie Academy Reno
“So far a great place that is welcoming and seem to know what they are doing”
Tribe SBG Reno
“I am new to all this, staff took the time to walk me through everything, ensuring my experience was good.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Reno, NV 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: Reno, NV
8 of the 10 schools we list are based in Reno; the other 2 serve Reno from Truckee, CA (23 mi) and Garden Valley, CA (72 mi). 9 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 933 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "facilities" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 3 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 6 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 Reno?
Many do. 8 of the 10 listed here sit in Reno and the others are within 75 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.
Momentum Martial Arts
“She is willing to start your kiddos at just 18 months old to work on their developmental skills.”
Reno Krav Maga
“I highly recommend Reno Krav Maga to anyone that wants to learn how to defend themselves or just get in shape.”
Elevated Academy of Martial Arts
“Considering he is 4 and feral, the coaches do an amazing job keeping him focused and learning actual techniques.”
Full Circle Martial Arts & Self Defense
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