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RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu
“Professor Edgar is very good at mixing his wrestling in with his bjj, so any high school or college wrestlers in the Chicagoland area should stop by to challenge him for a Rol.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Tinley Park, IL
1 of these schools is based in Tinley Park; the others serve Tinley Park from towns including Chicago (20 mi), Orland Park (4 mi) and Frankfort (6 mi).
22 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Flying V Martial Arts
“Flying V is an excellent Tae Kwon Do school that not only teaches 'lesson of the month' in things like discipline, persistence, integrity, compassion, etc.”
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Hyper Fight Fitness
- Trainers
- Motivated
- Boxing
“I have only been attending here for a little under a month, but I can say with assurance that I am happy to have found this gym after looking for a new gym to call home.”
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Prevail Combat Sports:jiu-Jitsu
- Trainer
- Experts
- Lifestyle
“Very welcoming and helpful coaches”
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ATA Martial Arts of Franklin Park
“They are involved from open to close in the business teaching taekwondo as well as other forms of martial arts and the principles of the ATA organization.”
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Self Defense Centers
“The prices are extremely reasonable for the amount of classes you get (four personal lessons and as many group classes as you care to attend each month), and there aren't any hidden costs or upsells.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Tinley Park, IL 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: Tinley Park, IL
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,063 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (83%), quality (83%) and communication (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 22 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 15 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.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Tinley Park?
By email, and 15 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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606 Karate & Self-Defense
“Is committed, caring, and patient with new learners and young children alike, and this attitude influences how her students and staff behave towards and support one another.”
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Ground Rules Jiu Jitsu
- Knowledge
- Atmosphere
- Environment
“The instructors are phenomenal—they are technical, wanting you to know the basics well and then build your grappling skills while giving you an intense workout.”
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Academy Of Self Defense
“Even though I've never been there before, I felt like I was talking to a friend who was excited about what he does to help others achieve their personal goals.”
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Progression Jiu Jitsu
- Environment
- Craft
- BJJ
“It's insightful as well to note that people drop-in from around the Chicago area for Professor Dan's lessons and consistently remark the same - his instruction is a cut above.”
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Black Matrix Academy
- License
- Patient
- Knowledge
“He suggested that I watch a practice session to better understand what the lessons entailed, which put me at ease and helped me make an informed decision about my first lesson.”
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Midwest Academy of United Martial Arts
- Classes
- Practice
- Knowledge
“My only disappointment is that I didn't find the place sooner as I find this to be a huge hobby of mine and I've only been a student for one month but can tell I will be doing this for a while.”
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The Krav Gym
- Martial Arts
- Skilled
- Learn
“The kids' classes are fantastic, and the instructor (Greg) is incredibly patient with the children, making it an enjoyable and learning-rich experience for them.”
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TK Gym Four Lakes
- Working Out
- Atmosphere
- Machines
“The best thing about this gym is that you don't have to deal with a bunch of teenagers sitting around the equipment, playing on their phones like the recreation center, or racks missing weights like Xsport.”
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JHO Boun Martial Arts
- Learned
- MMA
- Sifu
“After trying other places in the area, where he didn't feel comfortable, we met Sifu Jho and had the opportunity to see the facilities and class before committing to the school.”
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Gracie Barra New Lenox
“My daughter' started here about 4 months ago and she loves going to class and coming home and showing me what she has learned she's made friends and she is really shy and passive she would always shy away from men but she doesn't anymore and she cant...”
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Kenpo Self Defense Studio
“Me and my sons go to this schools love this place they have the best instructer and they work with you too they anyone looking to get back into martial arts should look in this schools you will not be sorry love this schools...”
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Polaris Martial Arts Crete
- Artist
- Classes
- People
“I sit and pay attention to the routine and there are time where half of the students don't know them by testing day, but yet they receive the next level belt.”
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Umam
- Skills
- Son
- Discipline
“Awesome School I know my son is in a good hands with master EL, very patient and helpful on getting kids up to part and disciplined and learning martial arts”
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Kenpo Ki Do Karate
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Contego Defense Group
- Course
“And the fact that they offer WAY more than just CCL, like hand to hand and other tactical courses to help you grow as a safer and efficient support in any situation life may throw your way!”
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Warrior Institute of Chicago
- Discipline
“Not only do the students learn in a way that is easy for every student to understand, they learn discipline, gain confidence, and are allowed to progress at their own pace with the support of their instructors.”
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Classical Martial Arts Academy
- Black Belt
- Discipline
- Confidence
“My son used to do taekwondo and it was a joke - every six weeks a new belt, a trophy, constant praises for nothing and I saw 7 year olds become black belts.”
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Power Source Martial Arts
“I called and spoke with the owner and he was really helpful and nice my first free class is Monday I'm looking forward to it for my eleven-year-old to help build confidence stamina and self endurance.”
Self-Defense Training Services in Tinley Park, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$158
Maximum cost
$474
National Average
$243
Avg Per Hour Rates
$64
$211
$327
Average price range is based on 497 cost profiles
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