Rounders MMA & Boxing Jiu-Jitsu
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Best Self-Defense Classes in Santa Ana, CA
15 schools listed · 6 in Santa Ana · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Gracie Barra Santa Ana
“My six-year-old son trains here too, and he loves it wants to go three times a week!”
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Costa Mesa
“I'd highly recommend checking this gym out to anyone looking to up their grappling!”
Valiant Academy
“I really appreciate the emphasis on discipline, respect, confidence, strong character, and Christian values.”
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Ace Taekwondo Academy
“The atmosphere is fun & inviting and I would recommend this place to anyone looking into martial arts for their kids.”
Titan Self Defense
“If you want to learn how to defend ur self or compete in any combat sports.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Santa Ana, 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: Santa Ana, CA
6 of the 15 schools we list are based in Santa Ana; the other 9 serve Santa Ana from towns including Orange (6 mi), Anaheim (7 mi) and Huntington Beach (7 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,033 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "knowledge". 14 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 98 years. 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 5 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 Santa Ana describe their courses online?
All 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.
Phenom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I have amazing teammates here at Phenom and I will continue training here for the rest of my life”
Tom Vo's Taekwondo
“Very impressed with the structure of the school, access to over 5 SoCal locations, variety of studio days/hours and the kindness and persistence of the Masters.”
Allsafe Defense Systems
“The indoor course is a bit more condensed and perfect for someone who wants to get started but doesn't have the time for the longer outdoor course (trust me, you will make time once you've done the indoor course).”
Self Defense Firearms Training
“Women - Take this class, mine was 50 50 men and women, Greg makes it comfortable for everyone and his wife who interacts with the class on the range is more knowledgeable than majority of male gun nuts”
Gracie Barra Costa Mesa
“Professor Scott and his team do an awesome job of training self-defense regardless of age, gender or experience.”
Krav Maga of Orange County
“Great staff and highly useful techniques for the kids.”
Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School
“One of the coolest jiu-jitsu gyms, good training sessions, and most importantly, a very good coach who tries to convey everything to you so that you understand how to fight correctly and without injury!”
Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Anaheim
“I think wether you are starting from zero or looking for a place to improve your skill and start competing this is definitely the place for you”
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Huntington Beach
“Aside from learning bully proof techniques, my two sons have displayed greater discipline and their confidence in their ability has grown.”
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