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John Island Boxing & Development
“Coach John is a man with not only the skill, experience, and knowledge of boxing, but he cares personally for those he coaches and is a man of integrity.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Rocklin, CA
3 of these schools are based in Rocklin; the others serve Rocklin from towns including Sacramento (20 mi), Carmichael (13 mi) and Roseville (5 mi).
17 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Infinite Jiu-Jitsu
- Tournaments
- Mats
- Train
“Infinite Jiu-Jitsu of Rocklin ensures that the students (children, teens, & adults) are well mannered and respectable to all people as a code of conduct.”
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Synergy Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Our two children went from knowing nothing and having very little confidence in grappling and wrestling, to persevering in the martial art, gaining great friends, growing in discipline and instruction, and becoming confident in many ways these classe...”
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Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu
- Self-Defense
- Mat
- Skill
“They teach techniques that are applicable and do a good job of returning to those techniques, which is helpful to fine tune them as your skill level improves.”
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THE Studio Martial Arts and Fitness
“Our now 8-year old daughter has been an active member of THE STUDIO for over a year - it's not about the martial arts, it's about the confidence she has developed.”
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Na Martial Arts
- Self-Esteem
- Fun
- Discipline
“Great for keeping kids active and having them learn the importance of not giving up, achieving a goal (through ranking up in belts), and showing good behavior in and out of class.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Rocklin, CA are spread across the 24 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: Rocklin, CA
23 of the 24 schools on this page have a rating, from 3.6 to 5.0 across 1,102 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (94%), professionalism (88%) and communication (66%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 17 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (CPR and NASM) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 4 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 Rocklin?
Many do. 3 of the 24 listed here sit in Rocklin and the others are within 30 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.
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Mattime
“He has really enjoyed learning new skills in Jiu Jitsu and the coaches do a great job of helping each and every kid with form and understanding positions.”
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Reid's Martial Arts
- Kenpō
- Self Defense
“Specializing in Chinese kenpo and also offering modern arnis, Wing Chun & Tai chi.”
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Team Andre Cia Paulista Sacramento
- Train
“Met Andre at many BJJ tournaments throughout the years, and his energy always made him stand out from the crowd, as a competitor, as a coach and as a referee.”
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Luka Fitness
- Knowledge
- Diet
- Goals
“Second, and probably the most important, is that he's a professional fighter who's actually fought in pro fights; if you're looking to fight yourself, or even just get in a few rounds of sparring, it's imperative that you find a trainer who has actu...”
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Fair Oaks Family Taekwondo
- Watch
- Black Belt
- Learned
“I recently enrolled my niece and nephew, after becoming their guardian, and I can tell the difference in their behavior and attitude in just the 8 weeks or so they have been attending and I know that it is the attention and work that Master Kropp and...”
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Reeves Martial Arts & Fitness
- Lessons
“Upon occasion when I've gone to a class and have a tight back, I notice that there are extra back stretches that class - in other words, Master Reeves is very observant of the students and is good at tailoring to their needs to get the best out of th...”
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Auburn CA Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Environment
- Adults
- Coach
“They love rolling with Hannah, she's another instructor there, and she's so great for any girls and women who want to try out combat/self defense like this.”
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Rankins R Taekwondo LLC -Rcfamilytkdacademy
“I am glad to be a member of this martial arts center, it is an amazing awesome incredible experience and ton of knowledge, I strongly recommend for anyone it doesn't matter who you are.”
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Never A Victim (Nav)
“Self defense training for women and children by Master Linda Reid.”
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Quinn's Gym
“Very good”
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Iron Dragon Martial Arts Institute
“So people who want to know how to "fight" or "defend themselves" are often missing an important expectation when seeking out training - that their life and mindset must change in order to truly learn a martial art and become proficient at it.”
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Bedrock Jiu Jitsu
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Natomas Academy
“I feel that self defense is a life skill that everyone should know along with learning how to swim and Taekwando does this in a safe and controlled environment.”
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Capitol Jiu Jitsu
“From the cool, industrial environment to the friendliness of the community to the expertise of the instructors and upper belts, I would highly recommend!”
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Ground-Up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- Mat
- Classes
- Train
“I highly recommend to come here, taking this class can help anyone that's looking to improve their fitness, learn self-defense, and be part of a fantastic community.”
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Sacramento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Team
- Attention
- Learn
“The tuition rates are cheaper than most jiu-jitsu academies, and the black belt instructor, Marcos Torregrosa is there for both the morning and evening classes teaching and walking around individual to individual to see proper technique being execute...”
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Eastern Ways Martial Arts
“It's a home for many with great opportunities for all who are interested in learning kung fu with top tier instructors who go above and beyond for their students and their lessons go deeper then just throwing a punch but actually teaches the rich his...”
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Sacramento Jiu Jitsu Team Maxwell
- Professor
- Environment
- Train
“While the staff probably doesn't want it put out there, I'll just leave it as this: Given that the place is owned and operated by area natives there's something extra, an aura of community, going on there.”
Self-Defense Training Services in Rocklin, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$166
Maximum cost
$496
National Average
$254
Avg Per Hour Rates
$67
$221
$342
Fair price range is based on 366 cost profiles
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