Undisputed Tucson Fitness Gym
“Sure appreciate their individualized attention and help in the classes we have taken.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Tucson, AZ
24 schools listed · all 24 in Tucson · 19 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Knight Method Kenpo
“The teachers are fantastic and the prices reasonable.”
West Coast Martial Arts
“My son is learning valuable lessons beyond Karate, including discipline, respect and focus that will help him through life.”
Alliance Jiu Jitsu
“They make beginners feel welcome and provide a positive space for everyone to develop their skills.”
American Institute of Kenpo
“Do a great job of instilling confidence, discipline and values, alongside a good education in fitness and martial arts skills.”
Tucson's Rising Phoenix Fitness & Defense
“Between the physical aspect, and the mental strengthening, Rising Phoenix brought me back from a very dark place!”
Short self-defense courses listed for Tucson, AZ 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: Tucson, AZ
All 24 schools we list here are in Tucson itself. We have 30 schools in Tucson on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. 23 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,283 reviews; 7 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 quality (100%), communication (91%) and professionalism (88%). 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 9 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 51 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 6 take 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 Tucson?
By email, and 16 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.
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Tucson
“As a newbie they have great fundamentals classes, and when you're ready you can try the all levels and the adv.”
The Eyrie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“She is consumed with the art of Jiu-Jitsu to the point that at 9 years old her goal is to own her own gym when she grows up.”
Gracie Barra Tucson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
“I have watched my son grow in so many ways in such a short amount of time thanks to Gracie Barra.”
Boxing Inc
“Bb is that best the gym goes crazy and Elijah is the best”
Combat Krav Maga
“I'm taking this class with my son, not only is this class great for father son time it is also building mine and his self confidence in the ability to protect ourselves and others.”
Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“They encourage the kids to work hard and teach them valuable life lessons as well.”
Absolute Defense Solutions
“What a great place to learn about great self defense, and it really helped me feel a little safer when I'm all by myself.”
Pallaton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The owner and fellow students are true to the culture as they welcome you with open arms and support your journey.”
Vail Taekwon-Do Academy
“My daughter progressed through her first two belt tests and first tournament under the watchful eye of the instructors here.”
Desert Mountain Kenpo
“He is not only knowledgeable, but fun and patient and definitely passionate about what he does.”
North Side Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The place for Jiu-Jitsu in Tucson !”
Boxer's Rebellion Martial Arts
“My son has been involved with this Dojo for 6 plus years and as a parent we are very pleased with how well our son is doing in learning and his progression in Martial Arts.”
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Tucson
“We have been here for about a year and the coaches are the best!”
Rita Ranch Martial Arts
“I am so very happy with this school.”
Aurum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“This school has a top quality team of instructors, very nice mat rooms and related facilities.”
Grimm Realities LLC
Nihon Karate School
“His skill and patience with teaching are phenomenal.”
Tucson Kendo Kai
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