Kali USA Martial Arts School
“This studio is family friendly, and they also have classes for adults for all levels!”
Best Self-Defense Classes near West Covina, CA
2 of these schools are based in West Covina; the others serve West Covina from towns including Rowland Heights (6 mi), Whittier (9 mi) and Fullerton (12 mi).
1 open 24/7 · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Villatoro Bushido Martial Arts
“Not only does he learn martial arts, they teach manners, encourage better behavior and have so many fun family activities throughout the year.”
Untamed Jiujitsu West Covina
“Great place to train for beginners and higher belts.”
Sampa Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts
“We were purple belt together and I know that Renato is an excellent Fighert and Teacher as well with an amazing experience in Jiujitsu/Judo!!”
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Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Been here almost 3 years now and I can't see myself training anywhere else, the people who train you and train with are awesome, Professor Sean and Professor Julio are great, everybody is supportive and push each other to do better.”
Excel Taekwondo Academy
“Master Rhee has always made Taekwondo fun and exciting and is always looking for something to improve in his students, whether it be technique based or improving character.”
Short self-defense courses listed for West Covina, 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: West Covina, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,225 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; all 15 are open on Saturdays and 8 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 2011. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 13 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 West Covina?
Many do. 2 of the 15 listed here sit in West Covina 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.
Longevity Martial Arts Centers
“In the 6 months she's been there, we've noticed improvement in her listening skills, following instructions, and willingness to try new activities.”
CSW Headquarters Brazilian Jiujitsu
“The classes are small and intimate enough that you get the attention you need from the instructor but large enough that you don't feel like you're being ignored”
Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights
“They hosted a women's fundamental class on Tuesday Lead by a purple belt Carol .”
Sektor Jiu Jitsu Chino
“Tried this gym out this new year, and had a great time, The Professors are Friendly and cool guys, they're always making sure everyone learns new techniques and in my experience was very newcomer friendly.”
Gracie Barra Whittier
“The coaches have a lot of patience for the children and work on motivating them to continue practicing.”
Rare Jiu-Jitsu
“Andrew is a very positive and professional instructor and definitely recommend training here.”
Tillis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“My nephew loves it here and Coach Noah is one of the best in the game plus great coaches all around!”
Defense Arts Center
“This is a very family friendly dojo, and the pricing is very reasonable given the quality of instruction.”
Logic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu HQ
“Really awesome school super hospital with awesome coaches thank you professor thiago for the welcoming OSS!”
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