Elite Taekwondo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I basically grew up here and taekwondo taught me discipline, confidence, and my social skills.”
Best Self-Defence Classes in Edmonton, AB
13 schools listed · 12 in Edmonton · 9 open weekends · all 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 25 km, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 100 km from you. This includes Edmonton and several other cities.
Edmonton Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
“The teachers emphasizes at a very young age as to when Jiu Jitsu should be used, and that it is only a last resort tool”
Straight Blast Gym of Edmonton
“An amazing place to learn jujitsu, build confidence, and meet some of the most wonderful people you'll ever get to meet!”
Grand Master K. H. Min Taekwondo Dojang
“Since my son attended this dojang I have noticed a remarkable difference with his attitutde, confidence, discipline, self esteem and making new friends who are a positive group of peers.”
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The Ludus Martial Arts Academy
“If you are looking to get into martial arts or for a new place to train, I highly recommend giving The Ludus a try!”
Impact Martial Arts
“The Krav Maga instruction is excellent- great for real life situations where you have to think on your feet.”
Short self-defence courses listed for Edmonton, AB are spread across the 13 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: Edmonton, AB
12 of the 13 schools we list are based in Edmonton; the other one serves Edmonton from Sherwood Park (11 km). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 794 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 7 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 13 of the schools on this page; all 13 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 3 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 enrol.
Do the schools on this page travel out to Edmonton?
Many do. 12 of the 13 listed here sit in Edmonton and the others are within 15 km, 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.
Wise Warrior Gym & Real Self Defense
“Not only do they teach you how to defend yourself but how to deescalate and what to watch for before the situation get worse.”
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Black Sails Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Edmonton
“Great gym and people, great instruction, and a very diverse skill set among the instructors.”
Inukshuk Bushido Kai
“The instructors make it their mission to drive home the practicality of the art as well as maintaining the traditional aspects that separate it from the rest.”
Panther Japanese Jujutsu
“Sensei Scott is truly a master at Japanese Jujutsu and I highly recommend trying it out.”
Mpda Martial Arts
“As a smaller person, I appreciate learning how someone my size can still be effective in self defence against someone bigger.”
Control Tactics and Survival Skills
“Highly recommend to anyone looking to increase confidence , but also gain practical skills for law enforcement, security and personal safety.”
Frontline Academy Canada
“Family atmosphere with so much support in and out of the gym.”
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