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Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- Mats
- Area
- Facility
“The sense of brotherhood between everyone involved is awesome too, everybody there wants to see their peers succeed and get better, which is hard to come by.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Taylor, MI
These schools serve Taylor from nearby bases in towns including Troy, Ann Arbor and Livonia.
24 schools listed · 20 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
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Downriver Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
- Community
- Team
- Competitive
“I recently came to downriver jiu jitsu after training at another gym and being unsatisfied with the quality of instruction and technique being taught, and I couldn't be happier with the change.”
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Ambrose Academy of Wing Chun
- Learning
- Adults
- System
“I myself joined the adult class 3 months ago and can attest from my troubled past, street fighting and past history of okinowan karate that WING CHUN DO is the greatest self defense system on the plant!!”
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Elite Jiu-Jitsu
- Atmosphere
- Skill
- Environment
“I've been in multiple schools in the states and around the world, this school provides top notch training in a family atmosphere with a very affordable price.”
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Japanese Martial Arts Academy
- Dojo
- Skilled
- Aikido
“Most kids learning in Karate but my daughter enjoy Aikido which is not any kid like her age study, she likes women's instructions ( sorry I don't know her name), she is a warm, kind instructor, my daughter will be sad if she is not in class.”
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Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Michigan
- Knowledge
- People
- Learn
“I went for my first time a few days ago and it was a very welcoming group of people and also the instructors were very good and you could tell knew what they were doing.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Taylor, MI 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: Taylor, MI
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,959 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (90%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 18 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is 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; 19 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; 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 Taylor?
By email, and 13 of the 24 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.
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Gracie Barra Novi
- Professor
- Feel
- Muay Thai
“Highly recommend checking this place out if you are looking to learn self defense, challenge yourself, or are simply looking to improve your fitness level.”
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Krav Maga Detroit
- Fitness
- Motivating
- Self Defense
“Welcoming environment, hands on teaching, and highly skilled staff makes KMD a must do for someone who is looking for practical self defense and a killer work out.”
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Victorious MMA
- Classes
- Veterans
- Fitness
“Respect is number one here which really stood out to me during my first class and the camaraderie between everyone in the facility is absolutely amazing.”
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Allegiance Jiu Jitsu
- Team
- Kickboxing
- Judo
“Especially for any girls who are reading this and are interested, definitely come check us out - the guys and girls here treat everyone as an equal and won't go easy on you, but will teach you every step along the way 👍🏼💪🏼”
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Krav Maga Great Lakes
- Knowledge
- Train
- Goals
“The gym set-up is nice; video monitors to help improve movement at most of the bags, equipment is clean and in great condition, knowledgeable instructors.”
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Ursa Academy
“As someone who never did any real sports before training at URSA, I was welcomed into a supportive environment where I met wonderful people, some of who have become life long friends.”
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Apex Jiu-Jitsu
- Mat
- Team
- Muay Thai
“Professor Joe is an amazing instructor with tons of bjj experience and runs an excellent academy for any one of any age looking to practice jiu jitsu for any reason.”
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College of Martial Arts
“We're so proud of how hard our girl Ava is working and are very appreciative of the team who works with her to help her on her journey to being a Black Belt!”
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Japanese Martial Arts Center
- Environment
- Confidence
- Skills
“They are world class instructors with training/education/experience that is (as far as I could find in their respective arts) unmatched anywhere in the Midwest (if not outside Japan!”
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Monroe Jiu Jitsu
- Atmosphere
- Train
- Belt
“Using the knowledge I learned from MJJ I was able to get 2-1 grip, pulled him into me and did a body lock type of take down and my guys jumped into help!”
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Fresh Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Course
- Sensei
- Skills
“My daughter has been attending the kid's Jiu Jitsu class twice a week for almost a year now, and it's insane how much she has improved socially and with more discipline.”
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Elite Tactical Defense
- Police Officer
- Informative
- Course
“Vila is excellent with his teachings and i would recommended him to anybody who wants to learn the right way with no shortcuts, after all in a life threatning situations his teachings will help you and your family stay alive.”
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Quest Martial Arts
- Learned
- Self Discipline
- Skills
“I have learned many invaluable self defense skills, and improved my confidence and self discipline greatly in the year I have been taking classes there.”
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Tecumseh Jiu Jitsu
- Area
- Windsor
- Environment
“Ribeiro jui jitsu is a clean and well organized training facility, they teach advanced moves to all and incorporate it in ways to help you understand them better, you will never leave a class not understanding what you learned that day.”
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Family Self Defense Center
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Japan Center of Martial Arts
- Students
- Happy
“This dojo is an awesome place to study the arts and disciplines, and to learn other life lessons, such as being humble, and take care of yourself with integrity and much more.”
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Phan's Academy of Tae Kwon-do
“His name was Master Ed to the children, he was a 3rd dan and I was a 1st dan, what great times and memories I have training with Master Yu.”
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Troy Martial Arts
- Integrity
- Institute
- Respect
“This is the best place to send your beginners kids the teachers staff and kids are amazing loving friendly very hands on trainers omg I love them my kids do too I'm so glad my mom found this class for my kids if I could I would give 100 stars 😂🥰 …...”
Self-Defense Training Services in Taylor, MI Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$162
Maximum cost
$484
National Average
$248
Avg Per Hour Rates
$65
$215
$334
Fair price range is based on 372 cost profiles
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