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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Santa Fe
“If you're looking for welcoming vibes and wonderful, detailed instruction, this is the place to be.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Santa Fe, NM
10 schools listed · 5 in Santa Fe · 6 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Gracie Barra Santa Fe
“Our family has greatly enjoyed participating in the kids ju-jitsu, kickboxing and wrestling classes for almost the last year.”
Jesse Jacquez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“That carried over to the adult class where I, a total stranger visiting from out of town, was treated with kindness and respect.”
Tai Chi Chuan Institute
“The classes are excellent, the students and teachers have respect and integrity, and the sense of community is real.”
Santa Fe Dojo Kin Kou Ryu Ju Jitsu
“Renshi Herzenberg maintains a structured, organized, and enjoyable environment for students of all ages to learn Martial Arts.”
Gracie Barra Los Alamos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Professor Romero is super knowledgeable and took time to make sure everyone had everything correct.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Santa Fe, NM 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: Santa Fe, NM
5 of the 10 schools we list are based in Santa Fe; the other 5 serve Santa Fe from Albuquerque (54 mi) and Los Alamos (24 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 837 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 73 years. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 5 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.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Santa Fe?
By email, and 5 of the 10 schools here publish an address. Write with the group you have in mind, the room you can offer and what worries the group, then ask for a plan of the session. A school that replies with a price and nothing else has told you something.
Bankens Combat Jiu-Jitsu
“I've been going to this Academy for over 3 years and I have both of my children enrolled.”
Smart Girl Self Defense by Jackson Wink
“Smartgirl Self Defense Classes are jam packed with useful information and skills instruction.”
Blackman's Championship Martial Arts
“From the kind and friendly staff to the amazing community of parents and students, this is the best Martial Arts school in Albuquerque!!!”
Gracie Barra Albuquerque Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Professor Russ and Professor Enrique do an outstanding job of creating a culture where students are constantly getting better while also keeping safety a top priority on the mats”
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