Gracie Barra Rio Rancho Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“I wish there was a multi child discount, but all on all it's the best.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Rio Rancho, NM
3 of these schools are based in Rio Rancho; the others serve Rio Rancho from Albuquerque (13 mi).
10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Next Move Jiu Jitsu
“I have three grandchildren that attend Next Move Jiu jitsu and the confidence, teamwork and discipline that Jason and Jason have instilled in my grandchildren is immeasurable.”
G3 Self Defense Academy
“Great place to train, I miss it, I have tried other training facilities since I moved to Las Cruces, I was spoiked, The instuctors really care and know to teach.”
Smart Girl Self Defense by Jackson Wink
“I've never had the opportunity to take a truly practical self-defense class before—especially one that included real-world situations like carjacking awareness and home protection”
ABQ Kickboxing & Kali Academy
“Not to mention the friendly and kind members that are always willing to help out and lend encouragement!”
New Mexico Jiujitsu Academy
“Thank you so much for welcoming my son into your Saturday competition class!”
Short self-defense courses listed for Rio Rancho, NM 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: Rio Rancho, NM
14 of the 15 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,151 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 10 are open on Saturdays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 6 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 Rio Rancho?
Many do. 3 of the 15 listed here sit in Rio Rancho and the others are within 15 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.
Carlson Gracie Albuquerque Brazilian Jiujitsu
“Both my daughter and myself have been there for almost 2 years!”
Blackman's Championship Martial Arts
“Blackman's Championship Martial Arts has the best energy and the most supportive instructors.”
The War Room School of Jiu Jitsu
“The instructor and professor took him in and made him feel like family.”
Gracie Barra West Side Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“My 7 year old has been enrolled for about 3 months and in that time his focus, resilience, and physical strength has improved so much.”
Women Against Crime
“She talked about simple things from how you should walk out of a store to your car to effective technique on how you can defend yourself physically.”
A. Sigala's Martial Arts and Boxing
“They are tough but they treat her very well!”
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Smartjits
“Nails tough competitors and some newcomers who were clearly beneficiaries of the outstanding instruction and were getting up to speed quickly”
Phoenix Martial Arts Academy/Muteki MMA
“Our 11 year old has been a student for 7 months and Mr Brewer has helped her gain independence, confidence, and the ability to know that hard things are worth getting through.”
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