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Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The atmosphere is friendly, the people are like family, and Julio and Sean run a great academy where all levels can learn jiu jitsu.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Rowland Heights, CA
3 of these schools are based in Rowland Heights; the others serve Rowland Heights from towns including Fullerton (6 mi), Whittier (7 mi) and Anaheim (9 mi).
1 open 24/7 · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights
“The way they care for the children and the details at how to do things is amazing.”
Rare Jiu-Jitsu
“It's a nice place to train Bjj and Professor and the coaches make the experience so much fun and you learn a lot there and they make you feel confident.”
Sampa Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts
“The coaches there are have so much patience for my little ball of energry.”
Tom Vo's Taekwondo
“My kid totally loved the 30 mins little ninja class and his instructors, good little work out for him and learned about discipline, self-control, focus, healthy eating.”
Allsafe Defense Systems
“They present the essential information for self-defenders in an engaging way and you are able to dynamically test your knowledge on a live range.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Rowland Heights, CA 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: Rowland Heights, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,470 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; all 15 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 22 years. 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; all 15 list a public email and 6 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 Rowland Heights?
Many do. 3 of the 15 listed here sit in Rowland Heights 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.
Tinguinha Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy
“Professor Tinguinha is very detail oriented and has great coaching advise.”
Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School
“I recommend starting as soon as possible, everyone is very chill and good vibe and professor saeed is very knowledgeable very patient and an amazing teacher.”
Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Anaheim
“I've trained with Nick for over 15 years and he's the best Jiu Jitsu and MMA private trainer I've ever worked with.”
Sektor Jiu Jitsu Chino
“Great place to train, 2 of my kids go there and staff is easy to work with”
Longevity Martial Arts Centers
“While she still has a lot of work on holding back her social butterfly personality during class, she is learning a lot and having tons of fun.”
CSW Headquarters Brazilian Jiujitsu
“The children classes is exceptional, in terms of they have two black belts, one male one female to teach”
Tillis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Noah Tillis Bjj is one of the best schools in the east LA whittier area...”
Gracie Barra Whittier
“All the other coaches are as good at helping the students understand and get better with the moves.”
Logic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu HQ
“My daughter has been studying here for eight months and she absolutely loves it!”
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