Top 30 Self-Defense Influencers in 2026

1. Donavin Britt

Bio Urban Kombat System supporting everyday people to survive the unthinkable.
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👊🏽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 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. Rener Gracie

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Jamie Colleen Miller

Bio 🥋 BJJ Black Belt •Retired MMA Fighter
💛 Survivor • Advocate • Speaker
✝️ Faith • Fight • Freedom
@philly_selfdefense *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @warrior_unfiltered Instagram Followers 19.6K Follower Growth (3mo) -2% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

12. 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) +4% Type Mega Gender Female Get Email Contact

13. Kevin Goat

Bio Giving you the confidence to deal with life’s worst case scenarios. 👊🏻
HUGE SPRING SALE ON NOW. 30% OFF ALL DIGITAL COURSES⬇️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @selfdefensegoat Instagram Followers 852.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +3% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

14. 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 793K Follower Growth (3mo) +20% Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

15. Katie Ring

Bio Daily Self-Defense and Safety Tips 💪🏼 Instagram Handle @the.self.defense.girl Instagram Followers 652.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +5% Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

16. 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 521.8K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

17. 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 345.4K Follower Growth (3mo) -2% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

18. 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 185.1K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

19. Anthony Ruiz

Bio #GracieJiuJitsu
𝔏𝔬𝔰 𝔄𝔫𝔤𝔢𝔩𝔢𝔰 📍
Do you know How to Defend yourself 🤨
📩: *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @sideshowjiujitsu Instagram Followers 155.6K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

20. 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 103.5K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

21. Rana Abdelhamid

Bio 🌺 The aunties call me the mayor of Queens 👀
💜 Chief Executive Officer @wearemalikah
📚 Buy my new book GET HOME SAFE *****@malikah.org Instagram Handle @ranaabdelhamid Instagram Followers 59K Follower Growth (3mo) +3% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

22. 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

23. 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 34.5K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

24. Vanessa Bogenholm

Bio Selfdefensewithvanessa.com Personal Trainer, Track & Field Coach, Armed Security & Executive Protection. Self Defense Instructor Owned by Rescue Dogs *****@fitness-23.com Instagram Handle @fitness23_vanessa Instagram Followers 31.7K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

25. 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 26.9K Follower Growth (3mo) -5% Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

26. 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 2.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

27. Lexi

Bio Faith over fear 🙏🏼
Self Defense & Personal Sessions
CLT, NC *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @ladyselfdefense Instagram Followers 2.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +4% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

28. Jaxine Hendrickson

Bio Igneus Self Defense
~Enthusiastic Community
~Passionate Self Devotion
~Forceful Defense
*****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @igneus_self_defense Instagram Followers 2K Follower Growth (3mo) +10% Type Nano 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 Follower Growth (3mo) +9% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact