Best Self-Defence Classes near Scarborough, ON

2 of these schools are based in Scarborough; the others serve Scarborough from towns including Toronto (14 km), North York (17 km) and East York (14 km).

all 24 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Scarborough Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts Club

Scarborough Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts Club

(36)
  • Family
  • Train
  • Mats
“Excellent dojo to train at with knowledgeable, experienced instructors who are highly respected in their martial art; whether it be Japanese Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Karate.”
In Business Since 2017
1950 Ellesmere Rd Unit 5, Scarborough, ON M1H 2V8
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Cunningham Taekwondo

Cunningham Taekwondo

(14)
  • Money
  • Environment
  • Confidence
“The classes are well-structured, engaging, and challenging, with a focus on developing not only physical skills but also valuable life skills like confidence, respect, and perseverance.”
In Business Since 2017
Located in Cedarbrae Mall, 3495 Lawrence Ave E AB100 Unit 1A, Scarborough, ON M1H 1B3
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Chesswood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Chesswood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(50)
  • Skills
  • Mats
  • Competitors
“I joined in May and was hesitant to start a martial art at first but can honestly say that it was a perfect choice, the coaches are professional but approachable, and the students are great, their is a culture of community in the gym.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2023
North York, ON · 17 km from Scarborough
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Wolf Athletic Academy

Wolf Athletic Academy

(50)
“As a complete beginner in BJJ i have been made very welcome into the club , the instruction form Professor Gary Chong and coach Eder Mendes has been fantastic they both have great experience and have lots of time for beginners.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2014
Toronto, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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Synergy Martial Arts

Synergy Martial Arts

(50)
  • Skills
  • Classes
  • Fitness
“As someone who has trained at Synergy Martial Arts from white to black belt, I highly recommend others to come join us if you are willing to learn unique fighting and self defense skills which are very beneficial and helpful for all ages!”
In Business Since 2008
Toronto, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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Vaughan Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Vaughan Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(50)
“They offer no-strings attached trial classes that allow you to check out your options and truly see how they can be integrated into your busy schedule and also determine whether or not the dojo is the right fit for you.”
In Business Since 2021
Vaughan, ON · 26 km from Scarborough
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Short self-defence courses listed for Scarborough, ON 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.

Area overview: Scarborough, ON

The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,326 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (83%) and value (59%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 21 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 19 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 enrol.

Do the schools on this page travel out to Scarborough?

Many do. 2 of the 24 listed here sit in Scarborough and the others are within 25 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.

Toronto Jiu-Jitsu Club

Toronto Jiu-Jitsu Club

(50)
  • Competitive
  • Atmosphere
  • Mats
“TJJC, as a drop-in for a few days was everything I could ask for from an instruction point of view - relaxed atmosphere, really kind and knowledgeable practice partners and a large mat space that left room to practice.”
Toronto, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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House of Combat

House of Combat

(50)
  • Confidence
  • Son
  • Respect
“The care and support and family atmosphere of HOC has been second to none and has already paid huge dividends to my child who always loves going to class, and learns so much in such a short period of time.”
North York, ON · 17 km from Scarborough
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Combative Concepts Academy of Martial Arts

Combative Concepts Academy of Martial Arts

(49)
  • Learn
  • Skills
  • Compete
“Steve always uses his experiences and knowledge to help students understand proper ways to master certain techniques and he is always willing to give his 100% no matter what the experience level of the student is.”
Toronto, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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Mftk Martial Arts Academy

Mftk Martial Arts Academy

(49)
  • Respect
  • Classes
  • Team
“The exercise, the confidence boost, the fact that the Masters live the Values; they give back to the community, they offer free classes for referrals, welcome any and all new students, maintain optimism, provide feedback not criticism...”
Toronto, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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The Martial Arts Training Centre

The Martial Arts Training Centre

(49)
  • Jiu Jitsu
  • Birthday
  • Party
“They got to go skating, maple syrup tasting, played at the park and indoor activities with the bouncy balls, playing in the giant gym, nerf equipment, art, 3D printing and of course martial arts skills.”
In Business Since 2012
Richmond Hill, ON · 23 km from Scarborough
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Gracie Barra Toronto

Gracie Barra Toronto

(48)
  • Professor
  • Students
  • Learn
“Jiu Jitsu has been the best sport I've ever practiced, and practicing it at the Gracie Barra Toronto location makes it even better with great professor, instructors and members that make the experience just incredible and inspiring to keep getting be...”
In Business Since 1999
Toronto, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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Elite Martial Arts Toronto

Elite Martial Arts Toronto

(48)
  • Muay Thai
  • Self Defense
  • Shape
“I've spent thousands and thousands of hours training and can say with absolute certainty that Elite Martial Arts and the family it is has had a profound effect on my life and the lives of many others who have walked through the door.”
Toronto, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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Northern Karate

Northern Karate

(46)
“Hi am mohammad an i go to northern karate schools i like going twice a day or a week and i got to but some of the sensis and masters like David, julie, Brendan and some friends i see on the friday classes, and i see some kids are black belts and aldu...”
In Business Since 2019
North York, ON · 17 km from Scarborough
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Openmat MMA

Openmat MMA

(46)
  • Train
  • Professor
  • Learn
“Whether you're looking to compete and take the fast lane in learning BJJ, or if you're a beginner that wants to take it slow and really get the fundamentals down in a safe setting, the team is very well balanced to accommodate for your goals”
Toronto, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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Revmma—revolution MMA Gym & Fitness Inc

Revmma—revolution MMA Gym & Fitness Inc

(45)
“Its a very nice gym with great coaches very beginner friendly with good equipment, people are nice only downside is when you sign up you got to commit for one year but you can cancel in the first 15 days or if you move so its fine.”
30+ Years Experience
North York, ON · 17 km from Scarborough
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Thompson Jiu Jitsu Academy

Thompson Jiu Jitsu Academy

(39)
  • Skills
  • Curriculum
  • Compete
“David is super friendly, easy going, and an excellent and inspiring coach, always made me want to go to class and train but also didn't give me any grief when life got too busy at times!”
In Business Since 2020
Toronto, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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Grapple Lab Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Grapple Lab Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(42)
  • Atmosphere
  • Competitor
  • Skills
“I figured out I didn't have what it takes to be a great bjj student or practitioner, but it definitely pulled me out of a rut, and got me back into running and working out again.”
In Business Since 2017
Toronto, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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Fight den MMA Krav Maga No Gi

Fight den MMA Krav Maga No Gi

(50)
  • Sensei
  • Jiu Jitsu
  • Self Defense
“Highly recommend the private lesson course, Sensei Mike is hilarious and is really intelligent with his technique, fascinating to practice japanese joy jitsu and submission grappling plus krav to boot 😎 …”
Concord, ON · 25 km from Scarborough
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Evoke Martial Arts & Kickboxing

Evoke Martial Arts & Kickboxing

(49)
  • Hapkido
  • Motivating
  • Class
“My son has been attending classes for just over a month and really enjoys the program; he's asked a few times whether he can increase the number of weekly classes from 2 per week to more.”
In Business Since 2021
Toronto, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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JT6 Studio

JT6 Studio

(44)
  • Environment
  • Facility
  • Instruction
“Highly technical, patient and affable teaching style conducted in a bright, clean, aesthetically pleasing environment makes for a fantastic training experience.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
East York, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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Krav Maga Toronto Fight & Fitness

Krav Maga Toronto Fight & Fitness

(34)
  • Classes
  • Feel
  • Shape
“As Rob (Chief Instructor) does an amazing job at leading and selecting the best instructors to teach the classes and also the instructors really do care about their students and their growth.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2007
Toronto, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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Greenwood Jiu Jitsu Toronto

Greenwood Jiu Jitsu Toronto

(35)
  • BJJ
  • Train
  • Confidence
“When I started I definitely felt a little out of place because I did not know the moves and how to coordinate my body to achieve the best result, but, with help from my fellow training partners and a little motivation from Chris I was on my way by th...”
In Business Since 2012
Toronto, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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Toronto No Gi

Toronto No Gi

(32)
  • Mats
  • Muay Thai
  • Skilled
“One final thing about Ian - there are an uncomfortably high amount of people in BJJ who while skilled at BJJ are toxic people otherwise, Ian isn't one of them and neither are his students.”
In Business Since 2011
Toronto, ON · 14 km from Scarborough
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