Savior Martial Arts Virginia Beach
“Savior Martial Arts is the absolute best training school with top notch instructors in Virginia Beach that includes a 20,000 square feet training facility at it's finest!!”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Virginia Beach, VA
15 schools listed · 14 in Virginia Beach · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Impact Martial Arts Academy
“Highly recommend people come in to either continue or start their martial arts journey!”
Kim's Hapkido Martial Arts
“Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great martial arts family!!”
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Virginia Beach
“The instructors are some of the best around for jiujitsu and for self-defense overall!”
Eastern Academy of Mixed Martial Arts
“I take the CSW classes and I have developed my game tremendously since beginning here.”
Intuitive Self Protection
“I've done numerous cqb training and Hank gets you ready mentally, physically, and emotionally for a real fight no matter the AO.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Virginia Beach, VA 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: Virginia Beach, VA
14 of the 15 schools we list are based in Virginia Beach; the other one serves Virginia Beach from Chesapeake (15 mi). 14 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,178 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 10 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 9 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 5 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 Virginia Beach?
By email, and 13 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.
Chaos Jiujitsu
“It's helped me grow as an individual as well as mastering the art of Jiu Jitsu.”
Virginia Beach Jiu Jitsu
“The owner, Professors Scott Oates, has built an environment of respect, friendship and a full list of exceptional fighters.”
Coastal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“There is so much genuine care and investment in both our kiddo and our own progress (my husband and I train too) from all professors and owners, across the board.”
Applied Martial Arts Academy
“My children love this martial arts school, they are very excited and happy learning there, this makes me confident and proud to choose Applied Martial Arts Academy as a school for my children, great family, blessings”
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Cova Kai Karate
“Their classes for adults (especially women) are awesome for building confidence and learning practical skills.”
Grappler's Garage
“I never feel like I'm going to get hurt in this gym environment as the health and safety of the students is highly considered.”
Team Aguirre Martial Arts
“I have been training here for the past 5 years and I really enjoy the diverse family environment.”
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King Tiger Martial Arts
“My son now raises his head held high with confidence and a good fitness workout .”
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