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316 BJJ
“They are excellent at teaching but it also feels great to belong to 316, it is like a family.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Rockwall, TX
2 of these schools are based in Rockwall; the others serve Rockwall from towns including Wylie (9 mi), Rowlett (6 mi) and Royse City (8 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Apex Grappling Academy
“Troy is an outstanding coach who uses his intense wrestling background to make training hard and fun!”
Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu
“I have loved the leadership and skills my children have learned and practiced since we started Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu.”
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Wolverine Martial Arts
“Young or old, athletic or out of shape, it doesn't matter: you'll find a home a Wolverine.”
VA Academy Jiu Jitsu
“I started training at the VA Academy in Nov of 23 and it has been one of the most demanding yet fulfilling endeavors that I have undertaken in a long time.”
International Karate & Self Defense Forney
“My younger kid trains Karate here and Professor Mike is one of the best around.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Rockwall, TX 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: Rockwall, TX
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 582 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), communication (80%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 8 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 Rockwall?
Many do. 2 of the 10 listed here sit in Rockwall and the others are within 20 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.
Lone Star Self Defense
“Definitely recommend Lone Star Self Defense if you're considering signing your child(ren) up!”
Beck Martial Arts
“Studying arnis under Master Beck for the past 6 months and find the instruction excellent and the subject very interesting - highly recommended.”
Eagle USA MMA / Krav Maga (Self Defense) Training Center
“Just started taking Krav Maga but already feeling more confident and more secure in my ability to defend myself.”
Wylie Karate
“We have been here a month and learning a lot.”
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