Fenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Great experience all around: lost weight, very fit and in shape, and the lessons learned through mental fortitude can be carried outside the mat.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Woburn, MA
15 schools listed · 4 in Woburn · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Woburn
“The guys at Boston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu opened up their gym to us and really made us feel at home.”
Krav Maga Yashir
“Then look no further from Gershon, his classes are dynamic, and the instruction is excellent.”
New England Small Circle
“NE Small Circle Ju Jitsu is the best in practical street self defense, and fitness.”
Apex Defense Waltham
“This was an extremely informative experience and as someone with zero gun experience both my lack of experience and comfort around firearms were adapted to so that I got the most value out of the course.”
Ironclad Martial Arts Center and Power Up Kickboxing
“No hesitation when committing to the membership… As long as I live within a commutable distance, I will be a member.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Woburn, MA 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: Woburn, MA
4 of the 15 schools we list are based in Woburn; the other 11 serve Woburn from towns including Medford (5 mi), Boston (12 mi) and Wilmington (4 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 803 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (90%) and communication (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 14 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 5 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; 14 list a public email and 4 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 Woburn?
Many do. 4 of the 15 listed here sit in Woburn 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.
Pedro's Judo Center
“Jimmy Pedro and Sensei Riley, along with all of the other sensei's and staff, have made the dojo an environment where students can grow in all aspects of their lives.”
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Brazilian Top Team Boston
“Daniel is a high level black belt who has produced multiple world champions and a fathered new era of Jiu Jitsu schools in the Boston area.”
Gracie Barra Boston
“Definitely recommend giving a trial class a shot for those new to BJJ.”
Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness
“Though I was only able to attend two classes, it became immediately obvious that there are a ton of skilled people at this gym.”
MK Boxing
“It's unlike anything else: cardio conditioning, strength building, speed working, and you also get the incredible benefit (and confidence) of learning how to defend yourself in the real world.”
The Self Defense Institute
Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“A fun atmosphere, absolutely no inflated egos , a world champion(several times) for an instructor and great teammates that seem like family.”
Roshankish Krav Maga
“While there is caution and everyone's mindful of your limits, there is more sparring and contact than some other schools”
American Martial Arts Center
“The coaching is fantastic, we all get along, socialize, and have well equipped gym for everyone.”
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