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Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops in Florida

157 of the 2,459 martial arts schools we track in Florida have self-defense training. Full listings for every city are on the Florida page.

157schools
93cities
2,459schools 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.

Miami 8

  1. American Karate Academy

    14711 SW 42nd St, Miami, FL 33185-4098

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Miami

  2. Baragua Judo Kai

    4603 SW 75th Ave, Miami, FL 33155-4482

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Miami

  3. Better Families Through Tae Kwon Do

    6723 SW 81st St, Miami, FL 33143

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Miami

  4. Hybrid Martial Arts

    14180 SW 143rd Ct, Miami, FL 33186-7586

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Miami

  5. Nam's Tae Kwon Do

    11620 Quail Roost Dr, Miami, FL 33157

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Miami

  6. Parks Taekwondo Federation

    12780 SW 122nd Ave, Miami, FL 33186-5373

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Miami

  7. Peak Performance Martial Arts

    14260 SW 136th St, Miami, FL 33186

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Miami

  8. South Miami Taekwondo

    4542 SW 75th Ave, Miami, FL 33155-4431

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Miami

Orlando 8

  1. Csa.orlando

    4570 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32811-2848

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

  2. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu College Park Orlando

    1319 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804-6350

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Orlando

  3. Martial Arts Nation

    6424 Alexandra Louise Dr, Orlando, FL 32827-5810

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Orlando

  4. Martial Arts World Hunters Creek

    4124 Town Center Blvd, Orlando, FL 32837-6186

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Orlando

  5. Martial Arts World Orlando

    1630 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803-4804

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Orlando

  6. Metro Orlando Judo Kai

    3843 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

    Contact Us for more info 407-928-3643 Mail

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Orlando

  7. United Tiger Martial Arts

    6735 Conroy Rd, Orlando, FL 32835-3565

    PM - 8PM TUE: 2PM - 8PM

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Orlando

  8. Unity Martial Arts – Orlando After School & Summer Camp

    14220 Thamhall Way, Orlando, FL 32828-7220

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Orlando

Jacksonville 7

  1. Arnett Sport Kung Fu Association

    580 Ellis Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32254-3567

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Jacksonville

  2. Atlantic Warriors Wing Chun Kung Fu

    2683 St Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32246

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Jacksonville

  3. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Baymeadows

    8570 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256-1225

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Jacksonville

  4. Karate America - Baymeadows

    9802 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Jacksonville

  5. Karate America Monument

    2771 Monument Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225-3514

    Mon-Sat 9am-10pm

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Jacksonville

  6. Tersak's Family Martial Arts Academy

    12276 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223-8618

    FRIDAY 8PM

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Jacksonville

  7. The Women's Defense Company

    13241 Bartram Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32258-5212

    Call Website All Jacksonville

Coral Springs 4

  1. Alliance Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts

    4674 Coral Ridge Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33076-2252

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Coral Springs

  2. American Dragon Martial Arts Academy

    10595 Wiles Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33076-2020

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Coral Springs

  3. Andrezza Façanha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    5659 Coral Ridge Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33076-3124

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Coral Springs

  4. Tri-Star Karate

    7400 Wiles Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33067-2055

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Coral Springs

Fort Lauderdale 4

  1. Fort Lauderdale Jiu Jitsu

    701 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-2709

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Fort Lauderdale

  2. Karate America - Ft. Lauderdale

    1153 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-1423

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Fort Lauderdale

  3. Renzo Gracie Ft Lauderdale

    535 NE 13th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-1169

    Free trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Fort Lauderdale

  4. Twiggs Martial Arts Academy

    2747 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306-1604

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Fort Lauderdale

Lake Mary 3

  1. Martial Arts Academy

    3899 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746-3394

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Lake Mary

  2. Martial Arts World Lake Mary

    135 Parliament Loop, Lake Mary, FL 32746-3596

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Lake Mary

  3. World Class Taekwon-Do with Master G

    665 Longwood Lake Mary Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746-3757

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Lake Mary

Lithia 3

  1. BANG Muay Thai Fishhawk

    16637 Fishhawk Blvd Ste 105, Lithia, FL 33547

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Lithia

  2. Fishhawk Martial Arts Academy

    15272 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Lithia

  3. Gracie Fishhawk Jiu Jitsu

    16627 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547-4368

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Lithia

Ormond Beach 3

  1. Academy Of Martial Arts

    114 N Yonge St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174-4514

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Ormond Beach

  2. Karate For Kids

    134 N Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174-5122

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Ormond Beach

  3. Villari's Martial Arts Centers - Ormond Beach FL

    1930 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174-5713

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Ormond Beach

Pensacola 3

  1. Abercrombie's Tiger Rock Academy

    9409 W Highway 98, Pensacola, FL 32506-6133

    Sun TIGER CUBS AGES 4-5

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Pensacola

  2. Diego Ramalho | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Pensacola

    3300 N Pace Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505-5141

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Pensacola

  3. Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Pensacola

    1151 Office Woods Dr, Pensacola, FL 32504

    Sun TIGER CUBS AGES 4-5

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Pensacola

Port Orange 3

  1. ATA Martial Arts Port Orange

    3761 S Nova Rd, Port Orange, FL 32129

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Port Orange

  2. Bully Me Now - Port Orange

    707 Samms Ave, Port Orange, FL 32129-4272

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Port Orange

  3. MuSool Martial Arts

    5889 S Williamson Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32128-3109

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Port Orange

St Augustine 3

  1. All American Martial Arts

    4255 US-1 S, St Augustine, FL 32086-7000

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All St Augustine

  2. Koryo Do Martial Arts Studio

    2455 US Highway 1 S, St Augustine, FL 32086-6076

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All St Augustine

  3. Tersak's Family Martial Arts Academy

    70 Silver Forest Dr, St Augustine, FL 32092-3839

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All St Augustine

Tallahassee 3

  1. Empower Martial Arts

    1613 Capital Cir NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308-5501

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Tallahassee

  2. Tiger Rock Martial Arts

    6267 Old Water Oak Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312-3844

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Tallahassee

  3. Zicro Academy

    615 Universal Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32303-8403

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Tallahassee

Wellington 3

  1. Helton Silva BJJ

    13889 Wellington Trce, Wellington, FL 33414

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Wellington

  2. Palm Beach Super Tae Kwon Do

    13860 Wellington Trce Ste 24, Wellington, FL 33414

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Wellington

  3. Topflight Martial Arts

    11924 W Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414-6200

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Wellington

Wesley Chapel 3

  1. Apex Martial Arts

    30052 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543-4500

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Wesley Chapel

  2. Dentou Shotokan of FL

    27248 Big Sur Dr, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544-6656

    6:30-8:00pm

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Wesley Chapel

  3. Quest Self-Defense

    2634 Cypress Ridge Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544-6317

    Kids classesFree trial class
    Call Website All Wesley Chapel

Apopka 2

  1. 6 Levels Apopka Martial Arts

    111 S Bradshaw Rd, Apopka, FL 32703-5121

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Apopka

  2. Central Florida Tang Soo Do

    72 E Main St, Apopka, FL 32703-5256

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Apopka

Boca Raton 2

  1. Boca Delray Karate Club

    16145 S. State Rd. 7 Suite D , Boca Raton, FL 33446

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Boca Raton

  2. Shiva MMA

    1000 Holland Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33487-2723

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Boca Raton

Boynton Beach 2

  1. Palm Beach Martial Arts

    3200 S Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426-9041

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Boynton Beach

  2. Strength 4 Combat

    4895 Windward Passage Dr, Boynton Beach, FL 33436-7741

    Call Website All Boynton Beach

Clearwater 2

  1. Chris Sutton's Martial Arts & Fitness

    24103 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33763

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Clearwater

  2. True Way Martial Arts

    1530 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759-2538

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Clearwater

Delray Beach 2

  1. Boca Delray Karate Club

    16145 FL-7, Delray Beach, FL 33446

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Delray Beach

  2. RMBJJ Academy of Jiu Jitsu

    4900 Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33445-6686

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Delray Beach

Gainesville 2

  1. Aikido of Gainesville

    4424 SW 35th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-3398

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Gainesville

  2. American Martial Arts

    1207 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606-6752

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Gainesville

Hialeah 2

  1. Karate America Hialeah

    3300 W 84th St, Hialeah, FL 33018-4903

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Hialeah

  2. Trillo Jiujitsu Academy

    18400 NW 75th Pl, Hialeah, FL 33015-2959

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Hialeah

Jupiter 2

  1. Jupiter Traditional Martial Arts

    200 Military Trl, Jupiter, FL 33458-5786

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Jupiter

  2. Pure Self Defense

    730 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL 33458-7507

    Kids classesFree trial class
    Call Website All Jupiter

Kissimmee 2

  1. AD Self Defense Celebration

    851 Celebration Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34747-4998

    thursday 4:45 – 5:45 pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Kissimmee

  2. Gracie Barra Celebration

    1420 Celebration Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747-5125

    mon 12–9pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Kissimmee

Milton 2

  1. Pace Gracie Jiu Jitsu

    4412 Highway 90, Milton, FL 32571-2040

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Milton

  2. Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Pace

    3981 Highway 90, Milton, FL 32571-1935

    4:00-4:30 PM

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Milton

Naples 2

  1. Tiger-Rock Martial Arts

    1575 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34109-2107

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Naples

  2. Women's Self Defense Naples

    5926 Premier Way, Naples, FL 34109-7800

    Kids classesMMA
    Website All Naples

New Port Richey 2

  1. DV Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    9051 Tryfon Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34655-9415

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All New Port Richey

  2. Extreme Martial Arts Center

    9127 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654-4241

    Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All New Port Richey

Orange Park 2

  1. Invictus Jiu Jitsu

    2141 Loch Rane Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073-4239

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Orange Park

  2. Karate America Wells

    1580 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073-2336

    Mon-Sat 9am-10pm

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Orange Park

Oviedo 2

  1. Boca Team BJJ USA

    1065 E Broadway St, Oviedo, FL 32765

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Oviedo

  2. Nelumbo Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    119 Geneva Dr, Oviedo, FL 32765-7204

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Oviedo

Palm Coast 2

  1. Jukido Academy

    4733 E Highway 100, Palm Coast, FL 32110-7703

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Palm Coast

  2. Villari's Martial Arts Centers - Palm Coast FL

    515 Palm Coast Pkwy SW, Palm Coast, FL 32137-4739

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Palm Coast

Palm Harbor 2

  1. Gracie Palm Harbor

    3795 US-19 ALT, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Palm Harbor

  2. Palm Harbor Martial Arts

    1500 16th St, Palm Harbor, FL 34683-3609

    MONDAYS 5:30-6

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Palm Harbor

Pompano Beach 2

  1. AIKMO American Israeli Krav Maga Organization

    3516 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069-1078

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Pompano Beach

  2. Zen Wing Chun Kung Fu

    230 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

    Karate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Pompano Beach

Spring Hill 2

  1. Owaza Ryu Ju-Jitsu

    14726 County Line Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34610-1055

    Mon 8am-7:30pm, Tue 8am-7:30pm, Wed 8am-7:30pm, Thu 8am-7:30pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Spring Hill

  2. Tiger Rock Martial Arts Spring Hill

    11039 Hearth Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34608-3723

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Spring Hill

Sunrise 2

  1. Evolution Martial Arts

    4317 N Pine Island Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351-6045

    Call Website All Sunrise

  2. Universal Titan Taekwondo

    9100 W Commercial Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351-4316

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Sunrise

Tampa 2

  1. Quest Martial Arts

    15049 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647

    Kids classesFree trial class
    Call Website All Tampa

  2. Tampa Jiu Jitsu

    11732 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618-3504

    Mon 5:30pm-9pm, Tue 5:30pm-10pm, Wed 5:30pm-8:45pm, Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri 7:15pm-8:15pm, Sat 12pm-2pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Tampa

Altamonte Springs 1

  1. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Altamonte Springs

    249 W State Rd 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Altamonte Springs

Bonifay 1

  1. Bonifay ATA Martial Arts

    120 N Waukesha St, Bonifay, FL 32425

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Bonifay

Bradenton 1

  1. Hwa Rang Taekwon-Do

    4520 E State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34208-9024

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Bradenton

Branford 1

  1. American Kenpo Karate University Inc

    201 Suwannee Ave, Branford, FL 32008

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Bunnell 1

  1. Judo, Sambo & Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    4601 E Moody Blvd, Bunnell, FL 32110-7700

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Bunnell

Cape Coral 1

  1. Kodokan Judo of Cape Coral

    532 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral, FL 33904-8596

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Cape Coral

Cocoa 1

  1. Port St. John Black Belt Academy

    3760 Curtis Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32927

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Cocoa

Cooper City 1

  1. Zen Wing Chun Kung Fu

    10400 Griffin Rd, Cooper City, FL 33328

    Mon-Sun 12am-11:59pm, Mon-Sun 12am-11:59pm

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Cooper City

Crawfordville 1

  1. Tiger Rock Martial Arts

    2787 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 32327-2172

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Crestview 1

  1. Gordon Martial Arts

    130 W Oakdale Ave, Crestview, FL 32536-3514

    Call Website All Crestview

Dania Beach 1

  1. Bushido Ryu Dojo

    35 SW 1st Ave, Dania Beach, FL 33004-3618

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Dania Beach

Davenport 1

  1. Gracie Barra Davenport, FL Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA and Muay Thai

    6250 Grandview Pkwy, Davenport, FL 33837

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Davenport

DeLand 1

  1. Kimber Martial Arts

    1760 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720-7915

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All DeLand

Deerfield Beach 1

  1. American Top Team Deerfield

    1000 E Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Deerfield Beach

Doral 1

  1. Anta's Fitness and Self Defense

    10721 NW 58th St, Doral, FL 33178-2801

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

Dunedin 1

  1. Dunedin Taekwondo Academy

    1446 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698-6250

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Dunedin

Estero 1

  1. Fortis Taekwondo & Self Defense

    9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL 33928-6281

    Saturdays from 9:00am to 9:45

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Estero

Eustis 1

  1. Martial Arts World Eustis

    284 W Ardice Ave, Eustis, FL 32726-6239

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Eustis

Greenacres 1

  1. Karate America West Palm

    6732 Forest Hill Blvd, Greenacres, FL 33413-3335

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Greenacres

Gulf Breeze 1

  1. Sexton's Tiger-Rock Martial Arts

    3235 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563-3349

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Gulf Breeze

Hollywood 1

  1. South Florida Han Mu Do

    3019 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL 33021-5536

    Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 10am-12pm

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Hollywood

Homestead 1

  1. American Ju-Jitsu Center

    52 SE 4th Rd, Homestead, FL 33030-7308

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Homestead

Lady Lake 1

  1. Pinto Martial Arts LLC

    Lady Lake, FL

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Lady Lake

Lake Worth Beach 1

  1. Parks Taekwondo Federation

    5515 State Road 7, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33449

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Lake Worth Beach

Largo 1

  1. Gracie Largo West Jiu-Jitsu & Community Center

    12662 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33773-1423

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Largo

Margate 1

  1. Gracie Barra Coral Springs

    3280 NW 62nd Ave, Margate, FL 33063-8303

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Margate

Melbourne 1

  1. Full Armor Krav Maga

    5000 Stack Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901-8577

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Melbourne

Miami Beach 1

  1. Black House Miami Beach

    501 72nd St, Miami Beach, FL 33141-3078

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Miami Beach

Miramar 1

  1. Karate America

    14447 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027-4154

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Miramar

Mt Dora 1

  1. Dunamis MMA & Combatives

    2738 W Old US Highway 441, Mt Dora, FL 32757-3503

    MMA
    Call Website All Mt Dora

Neptune Beach 1

  1. Karate America - Neptune Beach

    556 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32266

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Neptune Beach

Newberry 1

  1. Mat Life Training Center - Jonesville / Newberry

    404 SW 140th Terrace, Newberry, FL 32669

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Newberry

North Miami Beach 1

  1. Moti Horenstein's Krav Maga and MMA

    18425 NE 19th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33179-5033

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All North Miami Beach

Oakland 1

  1. The 6 Levels

    300 Countyline Ct, Oakland, FL 34787-9159

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website

Ocala 1

  1. Creed BJJ

    1005 SW 10th St, Ocala, FL 34471-0306

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Ocala

Odessa 1

  1. VIP International Krav Maga and Martial Arts Academy

    2409 Merchant Ave, Odessa, FL 33556-3466

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Odessa

Palm Beach Gardens 1

  1. Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

    4386 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-6254

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Palm Beach Gardens

Palm City 1

  1. East Coast Combat Club

    1272 SW 34th St, Palm City, FL 34990-3308

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Palm City

Palmetto Bay 1

  1. Elemental Jiu Jitsu and Fitness

    13855 S Dixie Hwy, Palmetto Bay, FL 33176-7221

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Palmetto Bay

Parkland 1

  1. Evolution Martial Arts

    6702 Parkside Dr, Parkland, FL 33067-1695

    Call Website All Parkland

Pembroke Pines 1

  1. Karate America

    1753 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028-1000

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Pembroke Pines

Pinecrest 1

  1. Teknica Martial Arts

    11829 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156-4439

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Plantation 1

  1. Karate America

    7750 Peters Rd, Plantation, FL 33324-4004

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Plantation

Ponte Vedra Beach 1

  1. Karate America Ponte Vedra

    288 Solana Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-2234

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Ponte Vedra Beach

Port Charlotte 1

  1. Gracie North Port Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    2886 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952-5162

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Port Charlotte

Rockledge 1

  1. Martial Methods

    446 Gus Hipp Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955-4800

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Rockledge

Royal Palm Beach 1

  1. Palm Beach Super Tae Kwon Do

    10489 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411-4340

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Royal Palm Beach

Sarasota 1

  1. Clark's Self Defense

    8261 Blaikie Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240-8323

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Sarasota

Sebastian 1

  1. Way of Life Shotokan Karate of Florida

    11618 US-1, Sebastian, FL 32958-8424

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Sebastian

Seffner 1

  1. U S Tae Kwon Do Hapkido

    11524 E US Highway 92, Seffner, FL 33584-7374

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Seffner

South Daytona 1

  1. New Life Martial Arts

    2241 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119-3017

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All South Daytona

St Petersburg 1

  1. Tactical Defense

    227 14th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33705-2030

    Call Website All St Petersburg

Stuart 1

  1. Gracie Martial Arts

    2414 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994-4531

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Stuart

Tarpon Springs 1

  1. Chris Sutton's Martial Arts & Fitness North Pinellas

    39918 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Tarpon Springs

Titusville 1

  1. Excel Martial Arts

    230 Grace St, Titusville, FL 32780-4277

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Titusville

Valrico 1

  1. Fishhawk Martial Arts Academy

    3335 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596-5636

    Mon 5:45pm-9pm, Wed 5:45pm-9pm, Tue 5:45pm-8:30pm, Thu 5pm-8:30pm, Sat 7:30am-1:15pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Valrico

West Palm Beach 1

  1. The peoples Jiu Jitsu

    2535 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33409-2908

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All West Palm Beach

Winter Park 1

  1. T.U.F. Martial Arts

    4020 N Goldenrod Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792-8910

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Winter Park

Zephyrhills 1

  1. Impact Karate Center

    35322 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541-1942

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

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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 Florida can browse 157 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 Florida should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 157 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.