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Saint Charles MMA and BJJ
“My 8year is in the little kids class and is great for him”
Best Self-Defense Classes near St. Charles, MO
2 of these schools are based in St. Charles; the others serve St. Charles from towns including St. Peters (5 mi), Weldon Spring (6 mi) and Maryland Heights (7 mi).
all 13 open weekends · all 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Kali Academy
“It was my first time participating in this type of training and the instructors made me feel at home.”
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Gracie Barra Chesterfield Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense
“Everyone from the instructor to the students were really welcoming making it a great experience!”
Gracie Barra Saint Peters Mo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
“He has learned so much and the confidence he now has is all thanks to being part of the Gracie Barra family.”
Gracie Barra O'Fallon
“Both my kids have been coming multiple times a week and love it too.”
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Revive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Went at noon on a Friday and the room was packed with tons of people and great talent.”
Short self-defense courses listed for St. Charles, MO are spread across the 13 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: St. Charles, MO
The 13 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 821 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (76%) and communication (55%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". All 13 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 13 of the schools on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 9 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 St. Charles?
Many do. 2 of the 13 listed here sit in St. Charles 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.
White Dragon Judo
“Its fantastic for all ages and skill levels, something for the whole family.”
Tracy's Karate Studio
“I would highly recommend the studio for anyone interested in learning how to properly defend themself.”
Team Vaghi Headquarters
“There is some serious talent under this roof and I had the opportunity to have almost a private lesson with their black belt, Steve.”
Gracie Barra West County
“We're there for kids classes multiple days a week and there is literally something for the whole family.”
Lyndell Institute of Tae Kwon Do
“From surface to their center this company is loving in every way!”
Tacfit Lake Saint Louis
“Nowhere else parallels the level of training quality and professionalism than here at tacfit.”
Tracy's Karate Studio
“Bill, Drew, Brandon, and the others have been so patient with my son and the others who come here to learn.”
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