KELOWNA / MOVE YOUR BODY / SELF DEFENCEUpdated 2026-08-11
Self Defence classes in Kelowna
19 places researched23 current offerings
Every studio below has been checked against its own website this month. Community notes come from local discussion, kept separate from provider facts.
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| Studio | From | Area | Beginner | Try once | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Jiu-Jitsu - Kelowna | $99 | Kelowna | ★ 5 168 | ✓ | — | membership | Book → |
| Top Notch Muay Thai & Kickboxing | $99 | Kelowna | ★ 5 25 | ✓ | — | membership | Book → |
| Pacific Top Team Kelowna | $399 | Kelowna | — | ✓ | — | membership | Book → |
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A-F Academy Martial Arts
Kelowna · ★ 5 (67)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Adult)
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Family-run academy; all fitness levels
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A-F Academy Martial Arts
Kelowna · ★ 5 (67)
Muay Thai (Adult/Teens)
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Muay Thai and kickboxing for teens and adults; all fitness levels
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A-F Academy Martial Arts
Kelowna · ★ 5 (67)
Kickboxing (Adult/Teens)
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Kickboxing classes for teens and adults
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A-F Academy Martial Arts
Kelowna · ★ 5 (67)
Self-Defence (Adult)
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Explicit self-defence instruction for adults
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Alliance Jiu-Jitsu - Kelowna
Kelowna · ★ 5 (168)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Beginner and Advanced Adult)
$99 · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Beginner and advanced classes; under Alliance BJJ International Team; free trial class offered
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Alliance Jiu-Jitsu - Kelowna
Kelowna · ★ 5 (168)
Muay Thai Kickboxing (Adult)
$99 · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Beginner-friendly kickboxing; free trial class offered
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Great Way Martial Arts
Kelowna · ★ 5 (208)
Wing Chun for Adults
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
BeginnerMaterials included
6-week program, 2 classes per week Tuesday & Thursday 6:35-7:35pm; no competition, tournament, or contact sparring; flexible scheduling with makeup classes
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Great Way Martial Arts
Kelowna · ★ 5 (208)
HIIT Workout Classes for Adults
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
HIIT fitness classes for adults and teens; online options available; recorded classes
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Pacific Top Team Kelowna
Kelowna
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Adult)
$399 · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Championship-level coaching; all ages and skill levels; first class free
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Pacific Top Team Kelowna
Kelowna
Muay Thai (Adult)
$399 · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
All ages and skill levels; championship-level coaching; first class free
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Pacific Top Team Kelowna
Kelowna
Judo (Adult)
$399 · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
All ages and skill levels; championship-level coaching
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Pacific Top Team West Kelowna
West Kelowna · ★ 4.9 (56)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Adult)
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
All ages and skill levels; championship-level coaches
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Pacific Top Team West Kelowna
West Kelowna · ★ 4.9 (56)
Muay Thai (Adult)
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
All ages and skill levels; championship-level coaches
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Preta Academy
Kelowna · ★ 5 (49)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Adult)
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Black belt and world champion instructors; beginner-friendly; self-defence focus
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Preta Academy
Kelowna · ★ 5 (49)
No-Gi Submission Grappling
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Blends Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No Gi, submission grappling, wrestling, Sambo, judo; beginner-focused
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Quest Martial Arts Academy
Kelowna · ★ 4.9 (89)
QuestFIT (Kickboxing) - Adult
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Kickboxing for adults; beginner-friendly
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Quest Martial Arts Academy
Kelowna · ★ 4.9 (89)
Taekwondo - Adult
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Taekwondo training for adults; developmental approach
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RDC Jiu Jitsu Academy
Kelowna · ★ 4.7 (52)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Adult)
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Multiple class times available (Mon 5-7:30pm, Tue 5-7pm, Wed 5-7:30pm, Thu 5-7pm, Fri 6-7:15pm, Sat 10am-12pm)
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RDC Jiu Jitsu Academy
Kelowna · ★ 4.7 (52)
Self-Defence (Adult)
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Self-defence and confidence-building classes; trained instructors with international experience
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RDC Jiu Jitsu Academy
Kelowna · ★ 4.7 (52)
MMA (Adult)
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Mixed martial arts for competitive and recreational students
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Thistletown Boxing Club
Kelowna · ★ 4.9 (34)
Boxing Classes (Adult)
Price on request · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Classes for all levels from complete beginners to experienced boxers; coaching by Head Coach Graham McIntosh (30+ years championship experience)
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Top Notch Muay Thai & Kickboxing
Kelowna · ★ 5 (25)
Muay Thai (Adult)
$99 · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Group classes, 1-on-1 privates, personal trainers available; beginner-friendly; open Mon-Fri 5-8pm, Sat 10am-1pm
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Top Notch Muay Thai & Kickboxing
Kelowna · ★ 5 (25)
Kickboxing (Adult)
$99 · 1 hrs · group
Beginner
Group classes, 1-on-1 privates, personal trainers available; beginner-friendly
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What locals say about self defence here
7 of 10 providers offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or submission grappling; most market explicitly to beginners and self-defence-focused students, making BJJ the most accessible entry point for adult self-defence.
Multiple providers (Alliance, Pacific Top Team, A-F Academy, Top Notch) offer Muay Thai and kickboxing to adults, explicitly framing these striking arts as beginner-friendly self-defence options.
Most BJJ and kickboxing facilities offer free or low-cost trial classes; many pricing details are intentionally not published online, requiring direct contact to assess fit before commitment.
Pacific Top Team, RDC, Preta, and Thistletown employ coaches with national/international competition experience or black belt status, ensuring quality instruction even for absolute beginners.
Synthesised from community discussion · separate from provider facts
Common questions
How much is a first self defence session in Kelowna?
Most first sessions we checked run $99–$297. The cheapest way in right now is $99.
Which places let you try once?
1 of 19 run a one-off or drop-in session, so you can try self defence without committing to a course: Great Way Martial Arts.
Do you need to bring anything?
Not to start. 1 of the places listed include materials or equipment in the price of a beginner session, so you can turn up empty-handed.
Can you do self defence on a weekday evening?
Yes — 4 list evening sessions. Check the schedule note on each card below, since exact nights shift term to term.
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