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Tri-Cities Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
“She is enrolled in the Bullyproof program which has helped her confidence and assertiveness grow.”
Best Self-Defence Classes near Port Moody, BC
2 of these schools are based in Port Moody; the others serve Port Moody from towns including Coquitlam (3 km), Port Coquitlam (4 km) and Burnaby (10 km).
14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Clinch MMA
“I've been training under coach Sal who has 20+ years of MMA experience and now my son has joined in too.”
Faulks Jiu Jitsu
“We highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn self-defence skills, get fit, build confidence and have fun!”
Gracie Barra Port Coquitlam
“It's great to see a growing squad of females who train co-ed in a safe and friendly environment, but they even have a ladies only class.”
Legacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Professor Ramtin is nothing but class, he makes learning jiu jitsu fun and enjoyable for everyone!”
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Budo Martial Arts
“I attend the jiu jitsu classes in particular, for which I've started commuting longer than I used to, for the convenient schedule, the invested, personal coaching, the great training partners and the fun but focused class culture.”
Short self-defence courses listed for Port Moody, BC 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: Port Moody, BC
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,733 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 14 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 4 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 21 years. 1 is 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; 13 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 5 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 Port Moody?
Many do. 2 of the 15 listed here sit in Port Moody and the others are within 20 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.
Pacific Top Team Vancity
“The atmosphere is awesome and the facility is clean and has everything you need.”
Alliance Vancouver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Great coaching with an incredible atmosphere and a fantastic crew of people.”
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Metro Performance Taekwondo Studio
“The staff are focused on providing quality instruction in a safe and supportive environment, and for the camp they had a ton of fun activities interwoven with taekwondo lessons.”
Bateson's Martial Arts
“My son has been attending for over 4 years and will be continuing for a very long time to come.”
Gravity Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“I have a 9 year old and he is really enjoying the jiu jitsu.”
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Gracie Barra New Westminster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Great place for training and learn self defense, friendly and professional teachers for everyone beginners to professional athletes.”
Excel Martial Arts Coquitlam
“My son is in the before and after school program and he enjoys the friendships and bonds he has created with the instructors.”
Infight Martial Arts School in Coquitlam
“I walked in off the street to try BJJ and I'm hooked!”
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Gracie Barra Guildford
“The couches and instructors have played an important role in the development of our children teaching them respect, discipline, and the art that is Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu.”
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