YouTube Channels in the Self Defense Niche 29

This page lists YouTube channels related to the self defense niche. Some of these channels focus exclusively on the self defense niche while others may only devote a few videos to it.
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1.
Armed Attorneys
494 videos
336,000 subscribers
43,506,479 total views
92 gravity
$1835.00 estimated monthly earnings
Attorneys Richard D. Hayes II and Emily Taylor are here to provide breakdowns of complex Texas and national gun law.
#2A
#ArmedAttorneys
#selfdefense
Houston Criminal Defense Attorney
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram
Channel started: September 2021.
2.
Valentyn Trostianchuk
637 videos
1,320,000 subscribers
411,547,404 total views
69.5 gravity
$14578.11 estimated monthly earnings
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Channel started: January 2022.
3.
Safety First Boutique
1,651 videos
239,000 subscribers
249,314,815 total views
67 gravity
$9588.74 estimated monthly earnings
Hi there!
My name is Hailey and I make and sell self-defense keychains! Follow along on my journey as a small business owner:)
Channel started: November 2021.
Here is a list of more channels in the self defense niche. The most relevant channels are listed first.
1.
Real Life SHTF
44 videos
4.2K subscribers
444.5K total views
52.9 gravity
This channel features short videos of real life SHTF stories. Always be ready for what might come!
Channel started: January 2017.
2.
Tactical Hyve
United States
1.1K videos
469K subscribers
87.3M total views
89.7 gravity
$1,650 estimated monthly earnings
Tactical Hyve is a thriving firearms and tactical training community built with a purpose
Channel started: March 2019.
3.
PersonalDefenseNet
United States
820 videos
113K subscribers
14.5M total views
76.1 gravity
$57 estimated monthly earnings
The leading destination for high quality, personal defense video tips and techniques. It is the mission of Personal Defense Network to provide people of all abilities with reality-based personal defense training and information that is widely accessible, affordable, and specifically designed to...
Channel started: November 2009.
4.
Intelligent Combat Applications
254 videos
25.2K subscribers
3.4M total views
54.7 gravity
$26 estimated monthly earnings
Only the best. Self Defense Instructional Videos and Battle Tested - Combat Proven Martial Arts content. Please Subscribe, leave a like and comment if you want more videos. Keep training and never give up!
Channel started: January 2015.
5.
Martial Arts Unlimited
United States
480 videos
22.6K subscribers
1.7M total views
73.9 gravity
$26 estimated monthly earnings
Dedicated to top-quality martial arts instruction, in various martial arts. Learn techniques, tips, and skills to assist in developing your skills in the area of self-defense and martial arts.
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Channel started: September 2018.
6.
Active Self Protection
2K videos
2.3M subscribers
1B total views
66.5 gravity
$11,028 estimated monthly earnings
Every single day we post a real defensive encounter caught on camera and perform an after-action report on it for lessons learned. We educate the public on what we see that works and what we see that doesn't in real robberies, muggings, carjackings, and other defensive situations. Our approach is...
Channel started: April 2013.
7.
DOGOLOGY with Dog Psychologist Dr. Carlos
United States
45 videos
6.8K subscribers
50.4K total views
61.9 gravity
Hi Everyone!
Join us for an enlightening live talk show featuring a distinguished Dog Psychologist, who will delve into the fascinating world of dog psychology. This expert, with years of experience in animal behavior, will share insights into how our canine companions think, feel, and perceive...
Channel started: November 2011.
8.
THE FORTH
United States
57 videos
5.8K subscribers
738.8K total views
53.3 gravity
Hello everyone!! Welcome to THE FORTH!
This channel is going to be about Military history, Wars, Weapons, Fighter aircrafts, Documentaries, Science and Technology, Space explorations, Future of earth, The Universe, Top secret stuff and every super interesting things generally people don't have...
Channel started: July 2018.
9.
Iron Infidel
United States
109 videos
97.2K subscribers
6M total views
80.3 gravity
$142 estimated monthly earnings
Founded by SWAT Team members, we strive to create content and products that help you be better prepared for any situation. If you appreciate a no-nonsense approach to personal defense, you have come to the right place.
From gear reviews, fitness and firearms training, self-defense scenarios and...
Channel started: November 2019.
10.
Fight Commentary Breakdowns
731 videos
150K subscribers
63.7M total views
85.7 gravity
$616 estimated monthly earnings
Martial artists breaking down martial arts. My name is Jerry. I used to do various styles of Kungfu and Karate. After a long break, I got back into martial arts and it changed my life for the better. I created this channel to remind myself to keep training and keep learning. I currently train...
Channel started: July 2016.
11.
The 570 Experience
United States
670 videos
8.1K subscribers
4.2M total views
74.3 gravity
$61 estimated monthly earnings
Want me to test your product? Send me an email and I just might feature it on the channel.
My Store
Channel started: October 2013.
12.
Zen-Dragon
Denmark
637 videos
31.8K subscribers
12.2M total views
86 gravity
$97 estimated monthly earnings
My name is Michael, I’m a black sash in Meishu Kung Fu with some MMA and Krav Maga experience training as well. I am and passionate about all aspects of martial arts, be it traditional martial arts, self defense, or combat sports. All of these aspects are different, yet similar, depending on the...
Channel started: January 2012.
13.
Krav Maga Worldwide - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
United States
346 videos
20.7K subscribers
2.1M total views
50.7 gravity
$14 estimated monthly earnings
This YouTube channel is devoted to our students of www.KravMagaTraining.com as a troubleshooting guide for their Krav Maga training.
The instructional videos will cover
Channel started: April 2013.
14.
hard2hurt
United States
526 videos
618K subscribers
85.6M total views
85 gravity
$1,063 estimated monthly earnings
Subscribe to hard2hurt for a no-bullshit approach to fitness and self defense with Icy Mike.
For brand relations, sponsored videos and advertising, contact Chris Wood: cwood@leviathangroupllc.com
Channel started: May 2016.
15.
Tactical Performance Center
United States
268 videos
43.1K subscribers
3.4M total views
68.6 gravity
$40 estimated monthly earnings
Our goals are to get you to think about your shooting performance, apply the principles of science, and peak performance, and become aware of things you may not have known before or were not applying correctly.
We have quantified our system in the form of physical laws, principles, and concepts...
Channel started: July 2015.
16.
M.D. Creekmore
United States
593 videos
83.7K subscribers
9.8M total views
71.1 gravity
$50 estimated monthly earnings
M.D. Creekmore is the author of 'The Prepper’s Guide to Surviving the End of the World, as We Know It
Channel started: November 2011.
17.
She Equips Herself
156 videos
164K subscribers
11.4M total views
85.4 gravity
$95 estimated monthly earnings
Hello! My name is Stavroula (but you can call me Stav) and this is my channel She Equips Herself! I have always had a passion for sharing my knowledge with other women, and creating videos has become my favorite way to do it!
My channel focuses on concealed carry, firearm instruction, and lots...
Channel started: January 2018.
18.
Life is a Special Operation
128 videos
195K subscribers
20.4M total views
85 gravity
$147 estimated monthly earnings
Not all of us can or even want to join the military. But all of us can benefit from the military... by learning and using their best methods, workouts, processes and procedures.
“Life is a Special Operation” is an unconventional, internet based publishing company which provides life-changing...
Channel started: March 2017.
19.
Real Michael Jai White
113 videos
1.2M subscribers
176.7M total views
65 gravity
$2,836 estimated monthly earnings
Hi, I’m Michael Jai White,
I wanted to personally thank you for taking interest in my channel where I will be going live and posting videos covering a range of subjects like martial arts, dieting, fitness, working out, and all that good stuff! I appreciate your support and hope that I can help...
Channel started: March 2018.
20.
TKD Action
United States
703 videos
197K subscribers
26M total views
81.3 gravity
$299 estimated monthly earnings
*Welcome to TKD Action*
Led by Muhammad Arslan, TKD Action offers
Channel started: December 2017.
21.
kravmagavideo
126 videos
3.4K subscribers
1M total views
58.8 gravity
The need for the IKMF originally arose in the early 1990's, when the teaching of Krav Maga (KM) was starting to spread beyond the borders of Israel. At that time the initial KM Association was divided and not functioning efficiently due to dissension amongst the higher graded instructors. As a...
Channel started: December 2010.
22.
Self Defense Tutorials
164 videos
47.7K subscribers
4M total views
67.4 gravity
$58 estimated monthly earnings
Self Defense Tutorials focuses on the everyday applications of martial arts for street self defense applications
Channel started: November 2016.
23.
CodeRedDefense.com
295 videos
223K subscribers
28.8M total views
85.5 gravity
$236 estimated monthly earnings
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Channel started: November 2014.
24.
2a Self Defense Law
United States
255 videos
5.6K subscribers
2.1M total views
60.2 gravity
$23 estimated monthly earnings
Mitigate the most serious and costly mistakes gun owners make, from a misunderstanding of the law of self-defense. Not all self-defense laws are in the black letter of the law. Even if the law is in written form, it may have been changed through case law and jury instructions that may be hard...
Channel started: June 2012.
25.
Kata For Self Defense Shotoryu Goshinjutsu
242 videos
6.1K subscribers
531.5K total views
64.6 gravity
Channel started: July 2006.
26.
The School Of Self Defense
United States
142 videos
9K subscribers
981.1K total views
67.7 gravity
The School of Self Defense offers the Best Martial Arts in Noblesville Indiana! Kenpo 360, our well rounded and practical system, will change your perception of self-defense. Our approach is simple, logical, and realistic. The school is not looking to teach techniques that take you years to...
Channel started: January 2013.
27.
Richard Dimitri REAL Self defense
47 videos
2.1K subscribers
118.9K total views
46.3 gravity
Real self defense here - Richard Dimitri
Channel started: November 2014.
28.
Reality Check Self Defence
Australia
59 videos
13.2K subscribers
405.3K total views
85.1 gravity
Self-defence without the nonsense.
Channel started: December 2017.
29.
speed self defense
117 videos
1.4K subscribers
109.3K total views
73.7 gravity
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Channel started: February 2012.
30.
KMD Self-Defense
United States
124 videos
9.9K subscribers
1.5M total views
59.5 gravity
www.KMDMEMPHIS.com
Channel started: January 2011.
31.
Ando Mierzwa
181 videos
325K subscribers
24.7M total views
84.5 gravity
$177 estimated monthly earnings
Welcome to my channel!
Channel started: June 2013.
32.
Columbus State Self Defense Program
United States
40 videos
7.8K subscribers
10M total views
45.4 gravity
$145 estimated monthly earnings
Based out of Columbus State Community College, we are a FREE and OPEN all inclusive program designed to build confidence, reduce bullying, and instill self discipline through mixed marital arts with experienced instructors in Columbus, Ohio.
Channel started: December 2017.
33.
Stay Alive Selfdefense
Indonesia
293 videos
1.9K subscribers
270.9K total views
55.7 gravity
Self defense class,
Martial art
Silat and close quarter combat
Channel started: May 2019.
34.
Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense
37 videos
1.5K subscribers
149.3K total views
40 gravity
www.impactkravmaga.com
The only Krav Maga Self Defense School in the area that is certified by Eyal Yanilov and affiliated with Krav Maga Global. Learn life saving skills and get fit. Schedule a free trial class today!
Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense
2545 El Cajon Blvd
Ste A
San Diego, CA...
Channel started: July 2011.
35.
GREYMAN
9 videos
26.4K subscribers
1.2M total views
58.1 gravity
$17 estimated monthly earnings
The Official Channel of GREYMAN, the lifestyle brand created by Tyler Grey and Larry Vickers, presented by CCW Safe.
Channel started: August 2016.
36.
Criticalbench
3.3K videos
831K subscribers
123.3M total views
88.5 gravity
$694 estimated monthly earnings
CriticalBench.com is your Health & Strength Authority since 1999. We believe that you are #STRONGBYDESIGN We believe you were made in God's image to have a strong body, mind, and spirit. CriticalBench began as a muscle and strength website dedicated to helping guys get stronger. We have evolved...
Channel started: August 2008.
37.
SPECIAL TRAINING SERVICE
7 videos
342K subscribers
16.5M total views
58.4 gravity
$116 estimated monthly earnings
Difesa Personale Professionale per Corpi di Polizia, Forze Armate e Operatori nella Sicurezza
Channel started: November 2013.
38.
Fight SCIENCE
United Kingdom
717 videos
972K subscribers
168.1M total views
83.7 gravity
$952 estimated monthly earnings
ELEVATING YOUR FIGHT IQ. Welcome to Fight Science TV with Dr. Mark Phillips. Here, you'll master real-world self defence, sharpen your mindset, and learn to read criminal behaviour. It’s not just about fighting—it’s about surviving. Get the knowledge and skills you need to stay safe, smart, and...
Channel started: August 2007.
39.
Master Wong
United Kingdom
3.1K videos
2.8M subscribers
344.3M total views
67.9 gravity
$1,863 estimated monthly earnings
Welcome to Master Wong’s Channel! ??
I’m Master Wong, creator of the KT3 System and author of Little Dragon
Channel started: October 2006.
40.
That Delta Bravo
United States
160 videos
6.8K subscribers
1.5M total views
62.7 gravity
$14 estimated monthly earnings
Making videos that entertain and educate me, my fans, and strangers! Some from past education, and some for fun. Take a look and enjoy!
Channel started: January 2013.
41.
Canadian Prepper
1.1K videos
519K subscribers
92.4M total views
68.2 gravity
$891 estimated monthly earnings
The purpose of this channel is to help more people get prepared for emergency situations.
Innovative Gear reviews, discussions about the collapse of civilization as we know it, self-defense and all things preparedness from a Canadian perspective. SUBSCRIBE!
Get the HIGHEST QUALITY Survival...
Channel started: May 2014.
42.
Icy Mike
United States
19 videos
5.7K subscribers
115.3K total views
59.7 gravity
If you are looking for fitness and self-defense you want my main channel: hard2hurt. This channel is my personal vlog, and will contain a lot of family and personal stuff... but I will also be doing product reviews and YouTube strategies and tips. Thanks for watching!
Channel started: March 2019.
43.
Armed Scholar
United States
1.1K videos
775K subscribers
203.8M total views
68.7 gravity
$7,253 estimated monthly earnings
Attorney Anthony Miranda also known as the "Armed Scholar", is a legal expert in the practice of firearm laws. Anthony currently works with national Second Amendment advocacy groups and formerly worked as in house counsel for the Firearms Policy Coalition. Erica Miranda serves as head of...
Channel started: July 2019.
44.
Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center w/ Jake Mace
1.2K videos
1.7M subscribers
194.8M total views
58.7 gravity
$1,243 estimated monthly earnings
Welcome to the Kung Fu & Tai Chi with Jake Mace YouTube Channel including the Martial Arts and Asian Self Defense Systems of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong. Please Watch our Videos, Share our Videos and Channel with Everyone you know, and Sign up for Jake's Email List at LearnFromJake.com!...
Channel started: December 2007.
45.
Ethical Preparedness
United States
357 videos
161K subscribers
14.2M total views
89.1 gravity
$213 estimated monthly earnings
The Ethical Preparedness channel is all about prepping and self-defense!
This channel also delves into non-typical prepper subjects such as how to join a prepper retreat group and how the courts judge our self-defense actions.
Contact me at ethical.preparedness@protonmail.com
Along with the...
Channel started: January 2014.
46.
American Gun Chic
162 videos
73K subscribers
6.4M total views
88.1 gravity
$42 estimated monthly earnings
American Gun Chic is all about Guns, Explosions and learning from scratch! I want to spread awareness of Women's self-defense. We are documenting the process of learning self-defense and shooting some comedic relief videos along the way. Our goal is to restore the proper mentality of...
Channel started: December 2015.
47.
Personal Defense and Firearm Education
United States
474 videos
42.8K subscribers
10.7M total views
72.6 gravity
$158 estimated monthly earnings
WELCOME to Personal Defense and Firearm Education! We strive to inform and educate people about shooting sports and firearms. Topics covered are handguns, rifles, pistols, ammo, self defense, and even some gunsmithing tips. We will discuss current events, do product reviews, and give...
Channel started: December 2013.
48.
Sgt. Beast Larson
United States
313 videos
2.6K subscribers
299.3K total views
74.9 gravity
Retired Police, former Corrections Sergeant, Former EP-Nutrition Official Sponsored Team Athlete! EP-Nutrition.com. New series
Channel started: January 2012.
49.
Jr Packing
China
374 videos
3.1K subscribers
598.6K total views
55.4 gravity
China Aerosol Filling Machines & Aerosol Filling Solutions
Products
Channel started: February 2016.
50.
Gabriella Corvina
144 videos
328K subscribers
46.7M total views
86.6 gravity
$483 estimated monthly earnings
Gabriella Corvina is an Actress, Martial artist, and Filmmaker who creates films to inspire through Martial Arts.
Instagram @gabriellacorvina
Twitter @g_corvina
TikTok @gabriellacorvina
Other channels
Channel started: January 2016.
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Saki Says...
We have assigned this niche a popularity score of 19% and a competition score of 94%. The niche's overall potential is 25%. New channels we have found in the Self Defense niche upload an average of 0.5 videos per week and gain an average of 1,071 subscribers per week. This niche is pretty competitive in 2025 but with hard work and some top quality content you could do well.

The Self Defense niche was added to FindAChannel 14 April 2021 (Niche #308). The data for this niche was last updated 02 April 2024.