Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Savannah
“Coach Jimmy is a superb black belt and a highly skilled communicator with adults and youngsters.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Savannah, GA
10 schools listed · 4 in Savannah · 6 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Savannah and several other cities.
Serg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness
“The instruction was great (chase did an awesome job) and was tailored both for experienced practitioners and new comers which isn't an easy thing to do.”
Katma Defense: Kombative Academy of Traditional Martial Arts
“My 1st grade was struggling with staying focus and understanding responsibility, we have found the key.”
10th Planet Savannah
“I enjoyed the lesson and good vibe of the people on the mats.”
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Pooler Karate
“My grandson has been going for a month now and loves it, he is autistic and everyone treats him normal I love that”
Global Tactical Training Group
“Outstanding instruction, experience top notch, true professionals and best classes offered in SE, Georgia.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Savannah, GA 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: Savannah, GA
4 of the 10 schools we list are based in Savannah; the other 6 serve Savannah from towns including Fleming (4 mi), Pooler (7 mi) and Rincon (16 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 721 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (82%) and communication (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "knowledge". 6 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (AED and TRX). 4 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 16 years. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 2 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 Savannah?
By email, and 8 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.
May River BJJ
“Shout out to the instructor Adam for going over some of the finer points of inside ashi with me!”
Kravhiit Martial Arts & Fitness Academy
“If you are interested in getting a workout and learning how to defend yourself, try this place.”
Team Kalista Martial Arts
“Coach Vance, Coach Nicholas, Coach Danny and Coach Adam are there to work with your child/children and give them their undivided attention to ensure your kids are doing the techniques correctly.”
Jezewski Defense Syndicate
“I learned the right way of holding a pistol and the correct way of safety great teachers.”
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