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Gracie Barra Southlake
“We are very impressed by the owner's generosity and sense of community as they welcomed / allowed our dance group to practice at their Southlake studio.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Southlake, TX
1 of these schools is based in Southlake; the others serve Southlake from towns including Keller (7 mi), North Richland Hills (8 mi) and Highland Village (10 mi).
23 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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TX Black Belt Academy
“His ability as a martial artist is only exceeded by his character and ability as an instructor, and I have the utmost confidence in his methods and teaching.”
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TKD Armor Academy
- Team
- Skills
- Parents
“Having trained and taught in several schools and seen many variations over the years, I can say without a doubt that anyone looking for a permanent martial arts home should look no further than TKD Armor.”
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Justin Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Professors
- Environment
- Space
“Regardless if you're the type that likes to drill techniques many times over, or if you're the type that likes to roll and be a little more violent, or you're a mix of both, they'll make it happen and they're very good at what they do.”
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Rafael Formiga Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Professor
- Train
- BJJ
“The Jiu Jitsu program is also incredible, profesor Formiga is a very detailed teacher and is very inclusive of those just getting into the sport and those practicing at an elite level.”
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Cjjf West Frisco
“(¿FREE?) 42-Day Warrior Challenge – Is it a legit challenge to get you in serious mental & physical shape AND/OR is it just a tactical marketing scheme designed to get you to sign up for a membership”
Short self-defense courses listed for Southlake, TX are spread across the 24 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: Southlake, TX
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,031 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (87%) and communication (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 22 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (NASM) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2008. 4 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 18 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.
Which course providers listed for Southlake describe their courses online?
All 24 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.
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Sloth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Team
- BJJ
- Belts
“Whether you're brand new or have been training for decades, Nathan and his instructors are very professional and will ensure you have a great experience.”
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Jinho Martial Arts Academy TX
“I messaged the owner 3 weeks prior to my visit asking if non-members were permitted to attend the Saturday morning open mat, and the owner promptly responded saying yes.”
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Castle Hills Taekwondo America
- Adult
- Learn
- Black Belt
“My son has been attending Castle Hills Taekwondo since he was 7 years old and is now a black belt, and I couldn't be more pleased with the positive impact it has had on his development.”
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Hicks Mixed Martial Arts
“With careful monitoring from Coach Hicks, I have lost the weight, gotten stronger, and I'm in better shape than before I had my baby, all while improving on my BJJ journey and becoming part of an MMA family.”
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Fitness Fight Factory
“I honestly only planned on doing a month or two while on maternity leave a year ago before going back into the office but I ended up joining indefinitely bc I love this gym and the coaches that much.”
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Rodriguez ATA Martial Arts Academy
“We tried 2weeks class for our 7year old who was not interested in martial arts, glad we did as after 1st week of class he is showing interest in learning more.”
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All American MMA and BJJ
- Learn
- Train
- Environment
“Coach Rocky, Coach Ivan, and all the assistant coaches have done an amazing job helping our daughter become more disciplined, respectful, fit, tough, and able to defend herself.”
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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Dallas
- Facility
- Train
- Professor
“In short, if you're looking for a world-class Jiu Jitsu academy with a welcoming community, outstanding instruction, and a commitment to excellence, look no further than Alliance Jiu Jitsu Dallas.”
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Premier Martial Arts
“After about 3 weeks my son finally started opening up and participating and I know it's a direct result of Premier's patient and dedicated instructors.”
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Argyle Jiujitsu Academy
“Argyle Jiu Jitsu has a very welcoming environment with instructors that go above and beyond to make sure you feel comfortable, no matter how new you are to BJJ.”
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Croft Taekwondo Academy
- Learning
- Confidence
- Son
“My son never stuck with anything- Tae Kwon Do at another gym, BJJ at another place- but he is working on his purple belt now in Haidong Gumdo and will probably be a black belt by the end of the year!”
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Championship Martial Arts
“From my daughter: “ I like the way they do things and that they have different classes, the coaches are good and i really like the leadership class””
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Dragon Kim's Taekwondo
- Discipline
- Learn
- Passion
“He was very knowledgeable and still very active, even as a grand master9th-degree black belt he still does demos and is very famous in the USA and South Korea.”
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Gann Fight & Fitness
- Train
- BJJ
- Adults
“They possess a remarkable ability to break down complex moves into digestible steps for students of all levels, catering to beginners and advanced practitioners alike”
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Keller Elite Martial Arts
“I've already learned a lot from Trey in a short amount of time, everybody is super welcoming, mat space is huge and the rolls are the best part of my day”
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Vasquez Jiu Jitsu
- Doors
- Train
- Professors
“I was impressed by the sense of community among the students and staff, and my sons felt like they were part of a family from the moment they walked in the door.”
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Lone Star Black Belt Academy
“Her self control and showing respect for others has also improved in the home setting as a result of the instructors encouraging students to carry over the behaviors practiced in class to other settings.”
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Arlington Martial Arts
- Energy
- Son
- Self Confidence
“Went to their old gym was great experience and this one they have is even better if you want to train hard and work on fitness, then come here amazing experience and the coaches are friendly and encouraging, while making you train effectively.”
Self-Defense Training Services in Southlake, TX Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$150
Maximum cost
$450
National Average
$230
Avg Per Hour Rates
$60
$200
$310
Fair price range is based on 512 cost profiles
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