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Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Always adhering to high standards and excellence, the two are fantastic instructors and will build the beginner to the expert.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Taylor, MI
These schools serve Taylor from nearby bases in towns including Livonia, Lincoln Park and Southgate.
10 schools listed · 9 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
Downriver Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
“Professor Brent has an effective system to develop your overall game that is a huge improvement over some gyms that show what they want when they want without any structure or understanding how the pieces fit.”
Metro Jiu-Jitsu
“This place is very welcome and everyone is very nice”
Mash Gym Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The instructors go out of their way to make sure we have a great learning experience.”
Japanese Martial Arts Academy
“Garcia sensei does an amazing job breaking down each Judo move and making it extremely easy to understand even if you're a brand new beginner!”
Ambrose Academy of Wing Chun
“The most positive martial arts schools I have ever been to, one of the best real life self defense programs, and self development programs around.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Taylor, MI 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: Taylor, MI
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,334 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 35 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; all 10 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 1 takes 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 7 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.
Elite Jiu-Jitsu
“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.”
American Mixed Martial Arts
“Great place to go and get and shape, and also a great place to learn self defense!”
Gracie Barra Novi
“My son has gained confidence and discipline since joining.”
Storm Sport Taekwondo
“The coaches are very dedicated, and it is a fun family environment.”
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