RŌL Academy of Jiu Jitsu
“Here at Rol Academy, the professors and coaches are top notch and provide a highly technical and interpersonal learning experiments and pass the philosophy of what jiu-jitsu can do in your life.”
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 New Lenox (8 mi), Chicago (20 mi) and Orland Park (4 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Ground Rules Jiu Jitsu
“Great place to train, instructors are super knowledgeable and everyone there is super helpful!”
Academy Of Self Defense
“Great place to start a MMA training, if you want to get in the cage this is where you want to be!!!!!!!!!”
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Progression Jiu Jitsu
“Not only that but the structure of the classes ensure you are learning the specific technique and also how to utilize it in a live roll.”
Illinois Concealed Carry Training
“This class was great my instructors was great I appreciate this class very powerful learning experience”
Lion's den Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The boys love coming to class and are learning so much, both on the mats and in terms of discipline and confidence.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Tinley Park, IL 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: Tinley Park, IL
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 3,859 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 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; 11 publish a contact page; 8 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.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Tinley Park?
By email, and 8 of the 15 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.
Midwest Academy of United Martial Arts
“Guru David is a veery knowledgeable instructor combining various forms of martial arts providing an in-depth approach to training.”
Jbma Training Grounds
“He does real life scenarios to empower women to be able to defend themselves and get away from an attacker.”
Gracie Barra New Lenox
“I have also made many friends in Gracie Barra and I highly recommend this jujitsu school for anyone interested in starting jujitsu.”
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 and the people they like a 2nd family”
Warrior Institute of Chicago
“I enrolled my son at the age of 4 and have noticed a big change in his ability to try new things, understand what it means to work hard, healthy competitive spirit, goal driven and a different respect for discipline.”
Polaris Martial Arts Crete
“Not only is the instruction fantastic, but they teach to each child, and this place is truly family to us.”
University of Ground Fighting
“If you are in the New Lenox area and looking for great instruction in a caring atmosphere, then I highly recommend the University of Ground Fighting as your place to train!”
Dojang Temple
“Very good school my son love it”
Southside Knockout Training
“Everyone is beyond professional and the only real place where you will achieve any goal when you walk into”
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