Combative Concepts Academy of Martial Arts
“Really learnt a lot of useful information and tactics at the woman's self defence class.”
Best Self-Defence Classes near Scarborough, ON
3 of these schools are based in Scarborough; the others serve Scarborough from Toronto (14 km), East York (14 km) and North York (18 km).
all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 12, 2026
Scarborough Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts Club
“Their Karate program is also the real deal; their instructors have coached kids to high placings at the provincial level and beyond”
Cunningham Taekwondo
“I'm 21 and I started my taekwondo journey 3 years ago and i builded strong relationships and taekwondo skills through this martial art institute.”
Thompson Jiu Jitsu Academy
“One of the best places to meet friends and build both mental and physical strength.”
Northern Karate Willowdale- Karate & BJJ
“This is n extremely well ran family dojo that focuses on discipline and self confidence for all ages.”
Elite Martial Arts Toronto
“If you're looking for a gym that treats you like part of the team from day one, this is it”
Short self-defence courses listed for Scarborough, ON 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: Scarborough, ON
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,895 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". All 15 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. Domain records put 4 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 12 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 Scarborough?
Many do. 3 of the 15 listed here sit in Scarborough 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.
Synergy Martial Arts
“I really liked the muay thai classes and the instructors help me get better and they are really nice”
Grapple Lab Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The instructors and other students are great, and the classes are small enough to ensure that you are getting the personal instruction you need.”
Mftk Martial Arts Academy
“My kids enjoy coming here, and I'm really happy with the positive environment they provide.”
Revmma—revolution MMA Gym & Fitness Inc
“The coaches took the time to learn my name, explained things clearly, and made sure I understood the basics before moving on.”
Ethereal Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Egor and his team of coaches provide such a and a lovely environment competitors to train and for beginners to start their bjj journey!”
Toronto Jiu-Jitsu Club
“The coaching crew and community are so welcoming and provide an incredibly fun environment to train BJJ”
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Toronto No Gi
“I've coached sports at a very high caliber for over 30 years and have come in contact with some excellent coaches and programs but Toronto No Gi is in a class of its own.”
Greenwood Jiu Jitsu
“The atmosphere is friendly and motivating, which makes it easy to stay consistent.”
JT6 Studio
“Any age or physical ability, they have agreed program for you with personalized services!”
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