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Sky Martial Arts Simi Valley
“Two of my sons have attended sky martial arts instructors are great and front desk is always available with your questions.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Simi Valley, CA
15 schools listed · 5 in Simi Valley · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
805 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“For the years I've been here I have nothing but good things to say everyone is very helpful and very nice”
Paragon Simi Valley
“My family and I have been training here for a few years and we absolutely love it.”
Gracie Barra Simi Valley
“10 out of 10 I would recommend this gym to anyone who is wanting to learn jiu-jitsu”
Panthera Fighting Arts
“This is the best Martial Arts Studio Ive ever had the incredible luck to be apart of.”
T.o.westlake Karate Studio
“My grandkids started here several years ago and since moving to the Westside have not been able to find a Karate studio that matches the Knowledge, Discipline, Respect and Dedication ALL the instructors, under the direction of Great Grandmaster Ichikawa, impart on their students.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Simi Valley, 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: Simi Valley, CA
5 of the 15 schools we list are based in Simi Valley; the other 10 serve Simi Valley from towns including Agoura Hills (8 mi), Westlake Village (10 mi) and Chatsworth (7 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,269 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 12 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 8 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 Simi Valley?
Many do. 5 of the 15 listed here sit in Simi Valley 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.
Kenshokan Martial Arts
“It gives them a controlled environment to release that "boy energy", they learn discipline and respect, it builds self confidence, they learn self defense/anti bullying tricks and best of all they have fun.”
Level 3 Martial Arts Performance
“My son Erik, wishes he could visit the dojo daily and always asks if he has karate.”
Gracie Barra Agoura
“Kids love GBA, Professor Jaeson and Coach Joe are great with kids, well all coaches are great and patient.”
Akxe Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Professor Rodrigo sets the tone with his experience and leadership, and he's supported by outstanding coaches like Professor Joao and Brown Belt Fabio both of whom bring their own unique style and energy to the academy”
Gracie Barra Northridge Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
“Iron sharpens Iron and I am eternally grateful to professor Jason, Janaina and all the professors that were part of my kids training during the years .”
Elite MMA Gym
“Whether you're a casual fan just looking to have fun and get in shape or a fighter looking to prepare for competition this place has something for everyone.”
Fox Of Peace Dojo Kitsune Kenpo Jujitsu Fox Martial Arts School
“He teaches the history of karate, meditation, self confidence, and holds monthly gatherings for everyone.”
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Israeli Martial Arts Academy Westlake Village
“We moved to the area for a short time and IMAA embraced us, made us feel welcomed, taught us a lot and really left an impact!”
Humanartwork Jiu Jitsu
“Started going to this studio for my young kids (coach Henry is awesome with the littles and knows just how far to push them while still making it fun and teaching important values of discipline, perseverance, and respect).”
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