10th Planet Jiu Jitsu: Torrance
“Highly recommend for people on the fence to begin training or for those who have experience!!”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Torrance, CA
15 schools listed · 11 in Torrance · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
1st Class Martial Arts
“The caring, professional, and energetic staff teaches life and character skills that mold students into confident, secure, disciplined, and self-controlled individuals.”
Gracie University of Jiu-Jitsu
“My daughter had an amazing time and is successfully building her confidence thanks to the great teachers at Torrance Gracie!”
Excellence School of Jiu-Jitsu
“World class instructors, family friendly environment, awesome group of people to bond with.”
Canvas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I've been coming here for four months, and the atmosphere is very welcoming, with new people always joining.”
Gracie Barra Redondo Beach
“I've been attending classes here since last April and cannot get enough.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Torrance, CA 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: Torrance, CA
11 of the 15 schools we list are based in Torrance; the other 4 serve Torrance from Long Beach (10 mi), Redondo Beach (3 mi) and Carson (5 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,849 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "knowledge". 14 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 7 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.
Do the schools on this page travel out to Torrance?
Many do. 11 of the 15 listed here sit in Torrance and the others are within 15 mi, which matters less in this category because the instructor usually comes to your room. Ask about travel before you rule out a school on the address alone.
Kaizen Dojo
“From the Dojo to online classes, Sensei William Ford has proven to be outstanding and committed to providing professional training to adults and children alike.”
Golden State BJJ
“Best hidden gem jiu jitsu academy”
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Pamana Kali: Philippine Martial Arts and Culture
“Every time he held one of his seminars, I've always taken away something useful and practical.”
Grand Master Kwon's Hapkido Martial Arts School
“Master Kwon makes sure to teach every student one on one and work on there individual technique, and that is just unmatched!”
South Bay Moo Duk Kwan
“In addition to teaching the martial art techniques, there is a lot of focus on values like, discipline and respect.”
Blue Collar Grappling
“He's great in adjusting his teaching style to accommodate the different ways his students learn best and doesn't mind repeating demonstrations until he feels his students understand what to do, but above all he prioritizes SAFETY!!!!!”
Inspirit Jiu Jitsu Academy
“The staff went out of their way to speak with guests of the school.”
Power of One Self-Defense
“This is an empowering and positive environment for kids.”
McBjj
“This place is for everyone from beginners to black belts and everyone in between.”
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