Black Belt World.
“My kiddo has been coming for over 3 years now and has learnt more than what one can learn in a traditional school.”
Best Self-Defence Classes near Vaughan, ON
3 of these schools are based in Vaughan; the others serve Vaughan from towns including Toronto (14 km), North York (11 km) and Concord (3 km).
all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Point Blank Martial Arts and Fitness
“Steve is great with kids focusing on an inclusive environment helping kids build confidence.”
Vaughan Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“His classes are structured well for development: warm ups, technique exercises, positional drills, and sparring.”
Chesswood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Highly recommend Chesswood Jiujitsu to anyone looking to learn jiujitsu in a supportive and professional environment.”
Wolf Athletic Academy
“Great environment to train in coaches are excellent at explaining and demonstrating techniques as well solid warm ups and intense work outs are a blast!”
Synergy Martial Arts
“It is a fun environment for all including the parents who get to watch as the kids perform their arts of”
Short self-defence courses listed for Vaughan, 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: Vaughan, ON
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,924 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (81%) and value (50%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 12 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. 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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 6 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 Vaughan?
Many do. 3 of the 15 listed here sit in Vaughan 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.
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House of Combat
“We look forward every week to coming to the class and we are learning so much.”
Mftk Martial Arts Academy
“The masters are extremely professional and very knowledgeable, and the whole environment is super welcoming and safe.”
The Martial Arts Training Centre
“My son has been going there for a few months and has learned a great deal, especially when it comes to jit jitsu.”
Northern Karate
“I also enjoy the blend of Karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (led by two different black belts).”
Revmma—revolution MMA Gym & Fitness Inc
“The cleanliness of the facility is impeccable; everything is always spotless and well-maintained, which is crucial for any gym, especially in martial arts.”
Thompson Jiu Jitsu Academy
“The instruction was broken down very well, you can tell a lot of effort and years of experience was put into creating the curriculum.”
Grapple Lab Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Matt was very professional and thorough… looking forward to the next class :)”
Fight den MMA Krav Maga No Gi
“Sensei Mike is a super knowledgeable guy, super good teacher takes his time and allows you to grasp information at your own pace while incorporating a wide range submissions and entries!”
Evoke Martial Arts & Kickboxing
“The HIIT kickboxing and Muay Thai classes are top-notch, providing an intense workout that keeps you motivated and coming back for more.”
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