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.
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Tiger Rock Martial Arts
8645 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66223-1215
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Taekwondo Academy of Overland Park
7721 W 151st St, Overland Park, KS 66223-2241
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Overland Park
16131 Foster St, Overland Park, KS 66085-8417
Derby 1
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Laselva MMA
124 S Baltimore Ave, Derby, KS 67037-1449
1pm - 4pm
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Dodge City House of Grappling
1701 N 14th Ave, Dodge City, KS 67801-3455
Monday: 6:00-9:30 PM
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Martial's Kenpo Karate
1135 College Dr, Garden City, KS 67846-4774
Lenexa 1
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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts
8781 Penrose Ln, Lenexa, KS 66219-8177
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Evolution Training Center
601 S 5th St, Manhattan, KS 66502-6363
Olathe 1
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Elite Martial Arts
14108 W 135th St, Olathe, KS 66062-9402
Shawnee 1
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Shugosha Contemporary Martial Science
11925 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66216-1903
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Adventure Jiu-jitsu
4606 Rockenham Rd, St George, KS 66535
Wichita 1
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Valor Martial Arts
1836 S Woodlawn St, Wichita, KS 67218
Also in Kansas
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools116
- Kids Martial Arts Classes89
- Boxing Gyms70
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools66
- MMA Gyms48
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults8
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools7
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults6
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies5
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 Kansas can browse 12 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 Kansas should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 12 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.