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Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops in Georgia

65 of the 902 martial arts schools we track in Georgia have self-defense training. Full listings for every city are on the Georgia page.

65schools
42cities
902schools 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.

Alpharetta 4

  1. Karate Atlanta

    5356 McGinnis Ferry Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005-3936

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Alpharetta

  2. Karate Atlanta Alpharetta

    8465 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022-2858

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Alpharetta

  3. Karate Atlanta Cumming

    4914 Atlanta Hwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004-2921

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Alpharetta

  4. Karate Atlanta HQ

    1111 Alderman Dr, Alpharetta, GA 30005-2022

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Alpharetta

Marietta 4

  1. Dynamic Self Defense of North Atlanta

    2745 Sandy Plains Rd NE, Marietta, GA 30066-4327

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Marietta

  2. Karate Atlanta Marietta

    1050 E Piedmont Rd, Marietta, GA 30062-0900

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Marietta

  3. Tiger Rock Martial Arts Marietta

    1811 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Marietta

  4. Tiger-Rock Martial Arts

    3100 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062-4917

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Marietta

Dacula 3

  1. Karate Atlanta Dacula

    465 Dacula Rd, Dacula, GA 30019-2170

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Dacula

  2. Karate Atlanta Hamilton Mill

    3523 Braselton Hwy, Dacula, GA 30019-7286

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Dacula

  3. United Family Taekwondo Auburn/Dacula

    831 Auburn Rd, Dacula, GA 30019-5434

    Mon-Fri 1pm-8pm, Sat 10:30am-1:30pm

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Dacula

Lawrenceville 3

  1. Baek Ho Taekwondo Academy

    1455 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30044-3009

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Lawrenceville

  2. Tiger Rock Martial Arts

    1404 Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043-4331

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Lawrenceville

  3. United Family Taekwondo

    1295 Old Peachtree Rd NW, Lawrenceville, GA 30024-2726

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Lawrenceville

Milton 3

  1. J3 Jiu Jitsu Academy

    13695 Highway 9 N, Milton, GA 30004-3671

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Milton

  2. Karate Atlanta Milton

    13083 GA-9 N, Milton, GA 30004-5152

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Milton

  3. Yusabu Taekwondo Martial Arts

    13800 Highway 9 N, Milton, GA 30004

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

Roswell 3

  1. Jiu Jitsu Roswell

    925 Woodstock Rd, Roswell, GA 30075-2206

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Roswell

  2. Karate Atlanta Roswell

    640 W Crossville Rd, Roswell, GA 30075-7519

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Roswell

  3. Self Defense Atlanta

    925 Woodstock Rd, Roswell, GA 30075-2206

    Call Website All Roswell

Sandy Springs 3

  1. Israeli Krav Maga Assoc. Atlanta

    6355 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

    Call Website All Sandy Springs

  2. Karate Atlanta Sandy Springs

    200 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328-3820

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Sandy Springs

  3. Moohan Martial Arts

    4920 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30342-2605

    Mon - Fri: 2:00PM - 8:00 PM Sat: 10:00AM -...

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Sandy Springs

Savannah 3

  1. Cobra Self Defense Savannah

    54 W Montgomery Cross Rd, Savannah, GA 31406-3434

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Savannah

  2. KATMA - Kombative Academy of Traditional Martial Arts

    210 W Victory Dr, Savannah, GA 31405-1718

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Savannah

  3. Savannah's Black Belt Academy

    7720 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31406-3814

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Savannah

Atlanta 2

  1. Tanama Arts

    1240 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Atlanta

  2. The Martial Arts Center

    Atlanta, GA 30329

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

Augusta 2

  1. Absolute Self Defense & Fitness

    4268 Belair Frontage Rd, Augusta, GA 30909

    Call Website All Augusta

  2. Starks TKD of Augusta, GA

    Augusta, GA

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Website All Augusta

Cumming 2

  1. Karate Atlanta Brookwood

    2569 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041-7307

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Cumming

  2. Mende's ATA Martial Arts

    2350 Atlanta Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040-8026

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Cumming

Gainesville 2

  1. Budo Tatami

    6730 Browns Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

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

  2. Edge Martial Arts

    2550 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30504-8204

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Gainesville

Peachtree City 2

  1. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Balance Academy

    277 Highway 74 N, Peachtree City, GA 30269-1432

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Peachtree City

  2. Karate Atlanta

    611 Highway 74 S, Peachtree City, GA 30269-3009

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Peachtree City

Acworth 1

  1. Georgia Martial Arts and Self Defense

    3485 Acworth Due West Rd NW, Acworth, GA 30101-3812

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Acworth

Canton 1

  1. Holly Springs Tiger-Rock Martial Arts

    2228 Holly Springs Pkwy, Canton, GA 30115-9036

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Canton

Cedartown 1

  1. Valeo Defense Academy

    404 Main St, Cedartown, GA 30125-3467

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

Columbus 1

  1. Columbus Karate Academy

    1167 Henry Ave, Columbus, GA 31906

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

Cordele 1

  1. GTC Studio and Health Food Center

    107 11th Ave W, Cordele, GA 31015-4237

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Dallas 1

  1. Tiger-Rock Martial Arts

    8651 Hiram Acworth Hwy, Dallas, GA 30157-4700

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Dallas

Duluth 1

  1. Krav Pro Martial Arts

    2730 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Duluth, GA 30097-8626

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Duluth

Dunwoody 1

  1. Karate Atlanta Dunwoody

    5576 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338-4111

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Dunwoody

Eatonton 1

  1. Saltamacchio's Tang Soo Do Karate School

    899 Harmony Rd, Eatonton, GA 31024-6078

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Evans 1

  1. Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Evans

    4351 Washington Rd, Evans, GA 30809-3946

    Call Website All Evans

Fayetteville 1

  1. United Martial Science Federation

    998 New Hope Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30214-3716

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Fayetteville

Griffin 1

  1. Clanton Combatives & Krav Maga

    318 E Solomon St, Griffin, GA 30223-3316

    Website All Griffin

Hinesville 1

  1. Team Kalista Martial Arts

    838 Eg Miles Pkwy, Hinesville, GA 31313-4554

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Hinesville

Johns Creek 1

  1. Karate Atlanta Duluth

    5950 State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097-6438

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Johns Creek

Loganville 1

  1. San Brothers Martial Arts

    910 Athens Hwy, Loganville, GA 30052-2210

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Loganville

Macon 1

  1. Wilkerson Martial Arts

    4010 Northside Dr, Macon, GA 31210

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Macon

Monroe 1

  1. Motivate Martial Arts

    768 W Spring St, Monroe, GA 30655-1747

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Monroe

Newnan 1

  1. Karate Atlanta Newnan

    1741 Newnan Crossing Blvd E, Newnan, GA 30265-1599

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Newnan

Powder Springs 1

  1. West Cobb Martial Art

    Boots Ward Recreation Center, 4845 Dallas Hwy SW, Powder Springs, GA 30127-4486

    MMA
    Call Website All Powder Springs

Riverdale 1

  1. New Tradition Martial Arts

    283 GA-138, Riverdale, GA 30274

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Riverdale

Scottdale 1

  1. Decatur Martial Arts Academy

    3027 N Decatur Rd, Scottdale, GA 30079-1143

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

St Marys 1

  1. St. Mary's Judo Club

    2507 Osborne Rd, St Marys, GA 31558

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All St Marys

Statesboro 1

  1. Statesboro Martial Arts

    23316 E Highway 80, Statesboro, GA 30461-0832

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Statesboro

Suwanee 1

  1. Karate Atlanta Suwanee

    3463 Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024-6523

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Suwanee

Thomasville 1

  1. Tiger-Rock Martial Arts

    1210 E Jackson St, Thomasville, GA 31792-4792

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Thomasville

Tucker 1

  1. The Martial Arts Center

    2002 Weems Rd, Tucker, GA 30084-5207

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

Valdosta 1

  1. Krav Maga 911 Valdosta

    3980 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602

    Kids classesMMA
    Call Website All Valdosta

Watkinsville 1

  1. Karate Oconee and Krav Maga

    1011 Tower Pl, Watkinsville, GA 30677-7753

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Watkinsville

Winterville 1

  1. Aikido Center of Athens Ga

    371 N Church St, Winterville, GA 30683-1406

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

Also in Georgia

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 Georgia can browse 65 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 Georgia should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 65 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.