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2 of these schools are based in Yuba City; the others serve Yuba City from towns including Rocklin (31 mi), Roseville (31 mi) and Grass Valley (32 mi).
13 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Short self-defense courses listed for Yuba City, CA are spread across the 24 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.
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 960 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (94%), professionalism (84%) and communication (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 13 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (CPR and NASM) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 13 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.
Many do. 2 of the 24 listed here sit in Yuba City and the others are within 45 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.
- “I highly recommend to come here, taking this class can help anyone that’s looking to improve their fitness, learn self-defense, and be part of a fantastic community.” — from a review of Ground-Up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- “My son gained a lot of confidence in 2 years and now has a solid base in grappling defense, positioning, and fundamental finishes to protect himself and end a fight if needs be through control and de-escalation.” — from a review of Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu
- “This isn't just going to teach jiu-jitsu it will instill lifelong values like discipline, awareness and community.” — from a review of Cultivate Power Fighting Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
