Elite MMA Gym
“The last three years when I was going through my cancer treatments, Randy, and the Elite community as a whole, helped me continue to push forward”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Westlake Village, CA
3 of these schools are based in Westlake Village; the others serve Westlake Village from towns including Agoura Hills (4 mi), Simi Valley (10 mi) and Thousand Oaks (5 mi).
all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Israeli Martial Arts Academy Westlake Village
“In a matter of 2 hours, my wife and I went from not knowing anything about guns, to being able to confidently handle, load, and accurately shoot a pistol.”
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Conejo Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The professors, coaches and academy members have helped me grow into a better person in all areas of my life.”
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Sky Martial Arts Simi Valley
“World class teachers and staff, our son is really thriving from taking classes here.”
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T.o.westlake Karate Studio
“We credit the discipline and focus he learned there that helped get him where he is now at The Kelly School of Business.”
805 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I work at a hospital and have worked for infectious diseases doctors for many, many years so cleanliness is incredibly important to me- and this gym takes cleanliness very seriously”
Short self-defense courses listed for Westlake Village, 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: Westlake Village, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,190 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". 14 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 2 have 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 1999. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists 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 8 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 Westlake Village?
Many do. 3 of the 15 listed here sit in Westlake Village 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.
Level 3 Martial Arts Performance
“We're so grateful to be part of this program and highly recommend it to any family looking for a positive, structured, and empowering environment for their kids!”
Gracie Barra Agoura
“I came to Gracie Barra Agoura to learn Jiu-Jitsu, but I found so much more—a community of amazing practitioners who genuinely support one another.”
Akxe Jiu Jitsu Academy
“I have been rolling for a few years and was amazed at how technical some of the white belts were.”
Gracie Barra Simi Valley
“My kids have been attending Gracie Barra Simi Valley for a few months and love coming.”
Humanartwork Jiu Jitsu
“Everyone was chill and nobody tried to show off, just a bunch of regular people learning together and sharing tips here and there It felt low key but they clearly know what ther doing”
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Mod My Fight
“Definitely a must for anyone who is looking to be a part of something that not only gets you in shape but also teaches you different ways to defend yourself in any situation.”
Limitless Karate: American Freestyle Karate
“We've seen such a big change in our son since he started—he's more confident, focused, and even more in control of his emotions”
Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks
“Professor Gabriel has been teaching and training competitively for many years along with the other coaches.”
Jacob Flame's Tang Soo Do University
“If you are looking at getting into Martial Arts either for yourself or family, this is the place for you!”
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What students and parents say about schools near Westlake Village
- “The program that my son partakes in bi-weekly has helped develop his inner-core confidence through strength building teamwork and self-defense.” — from a review of Mod My Fight
- “The instructors emphasize practical techniques that are effective in real-life situations, instilling confidence and a sense of empowerment.” — from a review of Limitless Karate: American Freestyle Karate
- “Professor Zane is the best. Helped me gain more confidence in my self-defense.” — from a review of Gracie Barra Agoura
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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