Top 30 Self-Defense Influencers in 2026

1. Neha Jaral

Bio SIBLINGS
"Unleashing Strength! ⚡ Self-defense, Hardcore Training & Fight Scenes. Breaking Limits Every Day! 🔥" *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @selfdefensewithbs Instagram Followers 2.6M Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Mega Gender Female Get Email Contact Request upto top 1,000 Self-Defense Instagram Influencers with email contacts in a spreadsheet or csv file. Email us at [email protected] Copy emailEmail us

2. Cesalina Gracie

Bio 🥋Women’s Self-Defense Expert
🏔️ Everest Summiteer
🎤 Keynote Speaker | Leadership Workshops
👇🏼 Start The Modern Woman Safety System *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @cesagracie Instagram Followers 915K Follower Growth (3mo) +15% Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

3. Kevin Goat

Bio Giving you the confidence to deal with life’s worst case scenarios. 👊🏻
Step inside our digital training room ⬇️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @selfdefensegoat Instagram Followers 860.5K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

4. Katie Ring

Bio Daily Self-Defense and Safety Tips 💪🏼 Instagram Handle @the.self.defense.girl Instagram Followers 661.3K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

5. David Heineman

Bio Preparing YOU for life’s worst case scenarios.
Self Defense | Personal Safety | Fight Tips
Owner: @staysafehq *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @davidheineman90 Instagram Followers 523.3K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

6. Donavin Britt

Bio Urban Kombat System supporting everyday people to survive the unthinkable.
👇👇👇👇👇👇
👊🏽Krav Maga, BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA ,Self Defense
➡️ Kids *****@lasvegascombatacademy.com Instagram Handle @las_vegas_combat_academy Instagram Followers 485.9K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

7. Rener Gracie

Bio ⛑️ @safewrapsystem
🥋 @gracieuniversityhq
✈️ @sleeperholdpillow
🦈 @quikflipapparel
❤️ @evetorresgracie Instagram Handle @renergracie Instagram Followers 471.9K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

8. Dale Brown

Bio ➤ Self-Defense Training for adults, children + police
➤ Intelligent Options Increase Survivability! 🤨
➤ Mgmt @vcxim *****@detroit-dust.com Instagram Handle @detroit_d.u.s.t Instagram Followers 339.8K Follower Growth (3mo) -2% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

9. Master Wong

Bio Fitness
Nutrition
Self-Defense
KT3 Mindset
⬇️ DM “START” to begin ⬇️ *****@wingchunmaster.tv Instagram Handle @master_wong_official Instagram Followers 298.4K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

10. John Duza

Bio We teach Conflict De-Escalation, Tactical Self Defense, Mixed Martial Arts and Weapons Tactics : MMA Judge : Fight Choreography Director Instagram Handle @conflictdefense Instagram Followers 206.9K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

11. Joel Goldberg

Bio 3rd degree Gracie Humaita black belt offering instruction in Gracie Jiujitsu with an emphasis on self-defense. Instagram Handle @jsgoldberg1 Instagram Followers 186.6K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

12. Tim Larkin

Bio 👊 Self Protection Expert
😎 The OG Of Cancel Culture
⬇️ Free Self Defense Guide ⬇️ *****@timlarkin.com Instagram Handle @timlarkintft Instagram Followers 165.4K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

13. Anthony Ruiz

Bio #GracieJiuJitsu
Los Angeles 📍
Do you know How to Defend yourself 🤨
📩: *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @sideshowjiujitsu Instagram Followers 154.3K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

14. Tim Stout

Bio ➡️I teach every day people to defend their self in the street,➡️Retired pro fighter , BJJ blackbelt and self defense expert . ⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️🟥🟥🟥⬛️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @themoabstout Instagram Followers 145.2K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

15. Gloria Marcott

Bio 💥 Women’s Safety Expert | Soul Punch™
💪 Training Women to Lead | Teach | Earn
🏆 Free Webinar Saturdays 11:00am EST
👇 Get Started #1millionwomen *****@soulpunch.us Instagram Handle @gloria_marcott Instagram Followers 144.4K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

16. Nick Drossos

Bio 🔹Self Defense Expert 🥋
🔹Strength Training Coach 🏋️
🔹Actor 🎭 @krav_magia_master
🔹 Learn Defensive Tactics +2000 Enrolled Students ⬇️⬇️⬇️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @nickdrossoscoaching Instagram Followers 103.1K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

17. Tony Blauer

Bio Fear is fuel. The flinch is a weapon.
Creator: SPEAR System® • KNOW FEAR® • HIGH GEAR®
I train the protectors who train you.
500K+ • 47 countries ↓ Instagram Handle @tonyblauer Instagram Followers 70.6K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

18. Rana Abdelhamid

Bio 🌺 The aunties call me the mayor of Queens
💜 Founder & CEO @wearemalikah
🥋 Black belt + 17 yrs self defense coaching
📚 Buy my new book GET HOME SAFE *****@malikah.org Instagram Handle @ranaabdelhamid Instagram Followers 70.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +19% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

19. Damian Porter

Bio I teach Military Grade Safety and Self Defence that WORKS
www.saferthanyouarenow.com
Former Special Forces and Police- Learn for FREE here- 👇🏼 *****@hownottodieguy.com Instagram Handle @hownottodieguy Instagram Followers 49.8K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

20. Trisha Cicero

Bio 💃 Self Defense for Women & Teens- without the Bro Energy
🎧 Grab My Free Guide: Safe, Not Sorry (Teen Edition)
⬇️ Tools that actually protect Instagram Handle @trishacicero Instagram Followers 34.1K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

21. Vanessa Bogenholm

Bio *****@Fitness-23.com
Personal Trainer, Track & Field Coach, Executive Protection. Self Defense Instructor Owned by Rescue Dogs Instagram Handle @fitness23_vanessa Instagram Followers 32.3K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

22. Rob Genet

Bio Follow my shooting and bjj journey. I teach standup striking, USMC/NAVY vet. Ep agent/high risk armed, PI, fighting late stage kidney disease. *****@pitbullsfor22.com Instagram Handle @rob_genet Instagram Followers 26.8K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

23. Randy King

Bio Real-world personal safety, explained simply.
How danger actually unfolds.
Better decisions under stress.
Book out NOW!! • Order yours today ⬇️ *****@8020cms.com Instagram Handle @randykinglive Instagram Followers 21.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +27% Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

24. Jamie Colleen Miller

Bio 🥋 BJJ Black Belt •Retired MMA Fighter
💛 Advocate • Educator• Speaker
✝️ Faith • Fight • Freedom
@philly_selfdefense *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @warrior_unfiltered Instagram Followers 19.7K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

25. Robert Thomas

Bio Civilian Self-Defense:
co-ed • women • children
》Private/Small Group/Corporate/Schools/Community Organizations
"Personal Protection as a Lifestyle" *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @tsunami_selfdefense Instagram Followers 2.3K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

26. Lexi

Bio Faith over fear 🙏🏼
Self Defense & Personal Sessions
CLT, NC *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @ladyselfdefense Instagram Followers 2.3K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

27. Jaxine Hendrickson

Bio Igneus Self Defense🔥🧚🏻‍♀️⚔️
~ Private Training
~ Fantasy Workshops
~ Corporate Bookings
~ Community Classes
*****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @igneus_self_defense Instagram Followers 2.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +10% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

28. Chelsea LaGrasse

Bio Retired Pro Fighter
BJJ Purple Belt
Matchmaker for @ohiocombatleague
Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach
Self Defense & MMA Training
Work with me 👇🏻 *****@chelseakyann.com Instagram Handle @chelseakyann Instagram Followers 40.3K Follower Growth (3mo) -2% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

29. Brie Zepeda

Bio 🌴 LA based
🙅🏻‍♀️ Self-defense Instructor
💥 Krav Maga | Boxing | Kick-boxing
🥊 DM for availability *****@yahoo.com Instagram Handle @selfdefensewithbrie Instagram Followers 1.6K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact