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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Tracy
“ Professor Charles Gracie is almost always here at the Tracy location and has his door open to all willing students who want to train hard and learn the Gracie Jiu Jitsu system.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Tracy, CA
3 of these schools are based in Tracy; the others serve Tracy from towns including Livermore (17 mi), Brentwood (20 mi) and Pleasanton (24 mi).
18 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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American Top Team Tracy Martial Arts and Kickboxing
- Environment
- Culture
- Competition
“This is the place my son calls his second home, the instructors are very knowledgeable and patient he started coming to this martial arts school since he was 9 and he loves Martial Arts, he has grown up a lot thanks to his dedicated martial arts trai...”
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Darcio Lira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Discipline
“The instructors, led by Sensei Steven, Sensei Almansor, and Senpai Antonio, are not just experts in jiu-jitsu; they are mentors who genuinely care about each student's growth.”
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Twin Tigers Academy of Self Defense
“The after school pick up is dependable and the wonderful staff has been amazing when we had a temporary schedule change and had to switch pick up days.”
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Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
“In my own personal experience and from what I've heard about other places Crosley's academy is the most professional and well kept place to train Jiu-Jitsu and Muay-Thai.”
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Checkmat Brentwood Jiu-Jitsu
- Confidence
- Decision
- Discipline
“On top of all of that their prices are amazing and they don't mandate a Checkmat gi, even though most buy them unlike most gyms were your required to buy their overpriced gis.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Tracy, CA 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: Tracy, CA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 1,071 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (86%) and communication (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 18 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 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 24 of the schools on this page; 23 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 6 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 Tracy?
Many do. 3 of the 24 listed here sit in Tracy and the others are within 35 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.
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Cortez Full Circle Martial Arts
- Train
- Niece
- Environment
“Our son has enjoyed every minute learning the art of Charles Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and hopes to take on additions arts offered here such as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Kenpo and Mui Thai.”
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Aspire TO Inspire Jiu-Jitsu X JG Academy Manteca
- Learn
- Train
- Confident
“I am a martial arts practitioner of over 20 years but this is my first time going down the BJJ path with my teenage son, JG Academy has great caring instructors who take the time to teach you correctly and who care about your progress.”
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Kicks Tae Kwon Do Self Defense and Fitness
- Evaluation
- Train
- Son
“After we found out he could walk he began training with Master Dave at Kicks and Master Dave has shown nothing but compassion and care for our child and all those that train with him.”
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Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“On day one when my son had no idea what he was doing, they both made him feel welcome and comfortable without looking like the "new" kid who clearly didn't know the basics.”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Downtown Modesto
“It is reassuring to know my daughters have a safe outlet for their aggression and ever-raging hormones while also gaining body awareness, strength and self-respect.”
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Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers
- Skills
- Boys
- MMA
“We've been to other gyms/academy's and although they all claim to have a family atmosphere none can compare to Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers in Pleasanton.”
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United Studios of Self Defense
- Karate
- Choices
- Self Esteem
“The head instructor is wonderful at instilling the core principles of the martial arts (such as discipline and self control) while also making it enjoyable and fun.”
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Guila's Kaju-Kickboxing (Dba) Maximus Combat Sports Academy
- Adults
- Skills
- Learned
“Excellent dojo for kids and adults to not only learn martial arts/mma, but to also gain discipline, confidence, determination, and new set of useful skills, etc...”
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Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu
- Skills
- Matter
- Life
“No matter how old or experienced you are, the sessions will provide a great workout and tons of mental and physical engagement, and will give you a good sense of accomplishment every time.”
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San Jose Boxing & Fitness
- Skills
- Coaches
- Strength
“The people here are will be respectful of your fitness levels and will work with you to be better, not the typical "look at the mirror" patronage you get accustomed to in gyms.”
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Valley Defense Consulting Inc
- Safety
- Individuals
- Wealth
“The course and overall structure was very helpful, there was some challenges as there should be, but Vince(Owner/Instructor) and Dylan(Instructor) are experienced enough to recognize when guidance is needed.”
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Darcio Lira Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts
- Discipline
- Respect
- Adults
“I have been training here for almost 5 years and as a girl starting jiu jitsu i was a little nervous, but even on my first jiu jitsu class I felt like I already fit it with everyone.”
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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore
- Confidence
- Atmosphere
- Techniques
“I was kind of nervous because I had never been in any kind of martial arts class before but everyone in that class was super supportive and really made me feel welcome.”
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Ricardo Barros Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Learning
- Engaged
- Train
“On my first day, I described my prior injuries, and medical conditions that have a pretty dramatic affect on my workouts and he not only addressed them but he goes the extra step to make accommodations for them, when needed, but continuously pushes m...”
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Big Break Jiu Jitsu
- Train
- Confidence
- Adults
“My son has been taking classes at Big Break Jiu Jitsu for just about 8 months now and David and Samantha are phenomenal coaches and really go above and beyond for the kids (as I'm sure they do for the adults that train there, too!”
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Wu Xing Do Martial Arts & Fitness
- Learn
- Skill
- Matter
“No matter what skill level you are, you will be leaving learning something new.”
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Empower Martial Arts
- Skills
- Hosting
“Their party hosting skills are legendary to say the least; all the way from the structured playtime for the kids on the mat, right to the detailed themed decorations.”
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Elite Self-Defense Academy
“My boy is 7 and when he started he had no confidence, very scared of everything to the point that his grandmother even said she was getting getting worried because she thought he was turning out to be one of those kids who gets beat up all the time a...”
Self-Defense Training Services in Tracy, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$174
Maximum cost
$520
National Average
$266
Avg Per Hour Rates
$70
$231
$359
Typical price range is based on 470 cost profiles
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