10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Denver
“Dropped in for an open mat and it was a great time!”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Wheat Ridge, CO
2 of these schools are based in Wheat Ridge; the others serve Wheat Ridge from towns including Broomfield (13 mi), Denver (12 mi) and Westminster (8 mi).
all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Vital Training Systems
“We went to a Class Pass here and we were blown away by the energy and community at this gym!”
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303 Training Center (Westminster Brazilian JIU Jitsu)
“Came here for a drop in class and was given a very warm welcome from the coach and the whole team.”
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Easton Training Center
“This one is absolutely amazing— great environment, highly skilled coaches and students.”
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Jubera Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“I was constantly being encouraged to keep trying and was congratulated as I got moves right.”
Rocky Mountain Sports Club
“I take my son to RMSP's Soo Bahk Do martial arts for kids and am so grateful for the lessons he's learning--mind body coordination, how to focus, following instruction and more.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Wheat Ridge, CO 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: Wheat Ridge, CO
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,632 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (94%), professionalism (90%) and value (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "confidence". 14 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 10 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 Wheat Ridge?
Many do. 2 of the 15 listed here sit in Wheat Ridge 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.
Nova Mente Jiu Jitsu Academy
“I have nothing but good things to say about this school and 11/10 would recommend it to anyone”
Colorado Krav Maga Broomfield
“The classes were going at the same time ours was and they kept the intensity the whole time!”
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Mile High Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
“Professional instruction, friendly environment and clean mats makes Mile High a superb gym!”
Dark Horse Combat Club
“Visited dark horse while visiting Denver and the school was very welcoming and provided great training.”
Synergy Martial Arts & Fitness
“Immediately I could tell that Jake knows how to work with kids and he had her following detailed instructions in less than 10 minutes.”
Pai Lum White Dragon Martial Arts
“Kung Fu for a beginner is fun, focused and full of necessary techniques that build a strong, disciplined and independent child.”
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The Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Arvada
“My confidence has improved noticeably and I can't say enough about how this place has changed me.”
Gracie Barra Flatirons
“Everyone was super friendly and the gym was top of the line.”
Denver Judo
“Very good environment for children, if you want to teach your kids discipline, respect, integrity, etc, while doing great physical exercises this is a place to go.”
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