Fresh Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I appreciate the number of instructors present - it allowed for clear direction and the opportunity for a ton of repetition.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near St. Clair Shores, MI
1 of these schools is based in St. Clair Shores; the others serve St. Clair Shores from towns including Shelby Township (13 mi), Troy (14 mi) and Sterling Heights (9 mi).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
New Way Training Center
“I have been doing drop ins and haven't had a membership in a few years, but I will very likely be paying for a membership as soon as I can do more than 1 class a week, but now I just can't.”
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Krav Maga Detroit
“It helps him burn off some extra energy while learning self defense from great instructors.”
Mada Krav Maga & Jiu Jitsu
“Adam is a really good instructor & spends the time to make sure students understand what he is trying to show them, great guy & a really great group of people there.”
Victorious MMA
“Visiting in Michigan, dropped in for a session and was welcomed by Victor for an awesome BJJ class.”
Allegiance Jiu Jitsu
“I've been with the legions gym since they've opened and I will never leave.”
Short self-defense courses listed for St. Clair Shores, MI 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: St. Clair Shores, MI
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,277 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "facilities". 13 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 2 offer a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 8 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.
Which course providers listed for St. Clair Shores describe their courses online?
14 of the 15 cards carry a website link. Look for a real outline, who teaches, and who the course is for. Stock photography of a woman throwing a man in a white studio is not an outline, and schools that keep their content vague are often selling the same session to every audience.
Black Mountain Defense
“For a first timer handling a handgun, the team was super welcoming and very helpful and informative.”
Apex Jiu-Jitsu
“Professor Joe is an amazing instructor with tons of bjj experience and runs an excellent academy for any one of any age looking to practice jiu jitsu for any reason.”
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Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu & MMA
“You will find training here a great experience whether you are a beginner trying to have fun or if you are serious about competing professionally.”
College of Martial Arts
“If you are looking for a dojo that truly cares about its students, is going to keep learning fun for its students, and instils confidence in its students, then look no further.”
Tru Jiu Jitsu
“He continues to evolve with the sport, staying current with new techniques and training methods to provide his students with the best instruction possible”
Master Tong's Martial Arts
“Master Tong is an amazing person who encourages youth development and positive reinforcement.”
Elite Tactical Defense
“It was worth the time and money and he was very knowledgeable and professional totally recommend it”
Phan's Academy of Tae Kwon-do
Patriot Defense Studio
“They focus on your learning not finding ways to charge you more”
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