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Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops in Arizona

43 of the 704 martial arts schools we track in Arizona have self-defense training. Full listings for every city are on the Arizona page.

43schools
18cities
704schools statewide

This section lists martial arts studios offering dedicated self-defense instruction for adults and specialized women's safety courses. Programs range from single-day weekend workshops covering practical escape tactics to ongoing weekly classes focused on situational awareness and physical response. Before booking, confirm whether the curriculum focuses on scenario-based real-world defense or standard sport martial arts techniques.

Mesa 9

  1. Precision Mixed Martial Arts

    1908 E McKELLIPS Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Mesa

  2. American Wushu Academy

    4425 S Mountain Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212-7132

    Kids classes
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  3. Discovery Self Defense

    1250 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204-5144

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Mesa

  4. Faction Combatives & Combat Sports

    1529 S Clearview Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209-4047

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Mesa

  5. Faction Combatives, LLC

    7641 E Guadalupe Rd # B103, Mesa, AZ 85212

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Mesa

  6. Gracie Jiu Jitsu Mesa

    1933 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203-8297

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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  7. Precision Martial Arts

    5757 E McKellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215-2764

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  8. Tao Martial Arts

    6515 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205-9012

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Mesa

  9. White 2 Black Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    745 W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210-6009

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Mesa

Phoenix 8

  1. Balance Academy of Martial Arts LLC

    13236 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022-5304

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Immediate Action Combatives

    10433 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85028-3824

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Kombative Concepts Martial Arts

    41125 N Daisy Mountain Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85086

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  4. Maccabees Krav Maga

    7828 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021-7043

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
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  5. Phoenix Krav Maga and Fitness

    41780 W Opportunity Way Bldg 2, Phoenix, AZ 85086

    Kids classesMMA
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  6. South Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

    3636 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041-4221

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
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  7. Strong Heart Academy

    3130 E Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85050-0001

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  8. Tim Hope Academy

    4316 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85308-3515

    Kids classesFree trial class
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Scottsdale 6

  1. Alpha Krav Maga Scottsdale

    10953 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-2641

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  2. Filipino Martial Arts Scottsdale

    8120 E McDowell Rd Ste 6, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Scottsdale

  3. Integrative Wing Chun Phoenix

    8120 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257-3827

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Scottsdale

  4. Legacy Martial Arts

    14148 N 100th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-3935

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Scottsdale

  5. Maui Saito Ninjitsu

    16585 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-1766

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Scottsdale

  6. Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts and Healing Center

    7950 E Redfield Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-2978

    Saturday, July 11 from 11AM - 1PM

    Call Website All Scottsdale

Flagstaff 2

  1. 66 Jiu-Jitsu

    2710 N Steves Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004-3952

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Flagstaff

  2. Mindful Martial Arts Flagstaff

    2221 E 7th Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004-3716

    4:15pm - 4:45pm

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Flagstaff

Gilbert 2

  1. NAK Martial Arts Center

    1130 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234-2338

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Gilbert

  2. Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Gilbert

    2530 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85295-1696

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Gilbert

Surprise 2

  1. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Surprise / SET Martial Arts

    15571 N Litchfield Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374-7083

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
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  2. M1 Combat Academy

    11340 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85378-9323

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Surprise

Tempe 2

  1. EVKM Self Defense & Fitness

    1525 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281-5922

    Call Website All Tempe

  2. KBX PHX Fitness Kickboxing

    1819 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288-1563

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Tempe

Tucson 2

  1. A-Long's Kung Fu Academy

    150 S Camino Seco, Tucson, AZ 85710

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Desert Mountain Kenpo

    9725 N Thornydale Rd, Tucson, AZ 85742-5027

    Kids classes
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Avondale 1

  1. Sardinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    12 E Western Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323-2342

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Avondale

Chandler 1

  1. Bautista Kajukenbo MMA

    950 E Pecos Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225-2401

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Chandler

Glendale 1

  1. Keene's ATA Martial Arts

    20229 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308-6402

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Glendale

Lake Havasu City 1

  1. Lake Havasu Black Belt Academy

    597 Lake Havasu Ave N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-7603

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Lake Havasu City

Oro Valley 1

  1. Oro Valley Martial Arts

    11133 N La Canada Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85737-9466

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Oro Valley

Peoria 1

  1. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu North Peoria

    F45 North Peoria, 24985 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85383-4383

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Peoria

Prescott 1

  1. Prescott Kung Fu

    805 Miller Valley Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301-1815

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Prescott

Prescott Valley 1

  1. Shinpu-Ren Family Karate

    8301 E Jacque Dr, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314-3780

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Prescott Valley

Sierra Vista 1

  1. Starworld Academy of Tang Soo Do

    3536 Canyon de Flores, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650-5364

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Sierra Vista

Yuma 1

  1. Larios Karate Club

    1292 S 5th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364-4630

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
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Check age and gender restrictions before registering, as many specialized women's or teen self-defense seminars have strict attendance requirements.

Also in Arizona

Good to know

How much do self-defense classes usually cost?

Single-day workshops typically cost between $25 and $75 per participant for a 2-to-4-hour session. Ongoing monthly membership programs range from $100 to $180 per month, often including access to regular martial arts classes.

Do I need prior martial arts experience to join?

No, beginner self-defense courses require zero prior martial arts or combat experience. Instructors teach simple, high-leverage movements and situational awareness concepts designed for people of all fitness levels.

What should I wear to my first self-defense class?

Wear flexible athletic clothing such as a t-shirt, athletic pants or leggings, and clean sneakers. Remove all jewelry, watches, and hair accessories with sharp edges before training to prevent injury during practical drills.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Arizona can browse 43 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Arizona should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 43 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.