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Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops in Massachusetts

51 of the 894 martial arts schools we track in Massachusetts have self-defense training. Full listings for every city are on the Massachusetts page.

51schools
43cities
894schools 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.

Boston 3

  1. Boston Budo

    74 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Boston

  2. Ippon Sports Academy

    14 Green St, Boston, MA 02129-3002

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

  3. Krav Maga Yashir-Boston

    200 Terminal St, Boston, MA 02129

    Mon 12pm-1pm, Mon 5:45pm-7:30pm, Tue 5:45pm-7:30pm, Wed 12pm-1pm, Wed 5:45pm-7pm, Thu 5:45pm-7:30pm, Sat 8am-10am

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Boston

Woburn 3

  1. Krav Maga Yashir - Boston

    165-E New Boston St, Woburn, MA 01801

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Woburn

  2. New England Small Circle JuJitsu

    2 Merrill St, Woburn, MA 01801-4629

    Wed 5:15am-6pm

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Woburn

  3. Team Forsa

    2 Cedar St, Woburn, MA 01801-6352

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Woburn

Arlington 2

  1. Castoldi's Jujitsu

    14 Park Ave, Arlington, MA 02474

    BJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Arlington

  2. NESF Boston

    965 Massachusetts Ave Ste 102, Arlington, MA 02476

    Saturday Open Mat 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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

Hyannis 2

  1. Cristyan BJJ Academy

    1513 Iyannough Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601-8124

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Hyannis

  2. Daniel Gracie Academy

    92 Barnstable Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601-5526

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Hyannis

Lakeville 2

  1. Lakeville MMA

    28 Precinct St, Lakeville, MA 02347

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Lakeville

  2. Martial Arts & Fitness Institute

    54 Main St Ste 11, Lakeville, MA 02347

    MONDAY 4:45 – 8pm

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Lakeville

Watertown 2

  1. PowerHouse Kickboxing and Fitness

    150 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472

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

  2. Theodorou Academy of Jiu Jitsu

    201 Arlington St, Watertown, MA 02472-2003

    BJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Watertown

Abington 1

  1. Abington Martial Arts Academy

    398 Brockton Ave, Abington, MA 02351-2106

    Mon, Thur: 4:30pm to 6:30pm

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Abington

Amesbury 1

  1. Crane Karate Academy

    77 Elm St, Amesbury, MA 01913

    Tue 6pm-7:30pm, Thu 6pm-7:30pm, Sat 11am-12:15pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Website All Amesbury

Assonet 1

  1. Fight Back Solutions

    Central Ave, Assonet, MA 02702

    MMA
    Call Website All Assonet

Attleboro 1

  1. Ronin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    2 Park St, Attleboro, MA 02703-3266

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Attleboro

Auburn 1

  1. McCoy's Action Karate

    711 Southbridge St, Auburn, MA 01501-1833

    Monday: 9AM–8:30PM

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Auburn

Bedford 1

  1. Callahan's Karate Studio

    20 North Rd, Bedford, MA 01730-1057

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Bedford

Bellingham 1

  1. NCK Bellingham

    799 S Main St, Bellingham, MA 02019-1873

    Monday -- 4:00 - 8:00 PM

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

Bridgewater 1

  1. Reality Self Defense

    106 Hale St Ste 3, Bridgewater, MA 02324

    Call Website All Bridgewater

Brockton 1

  1. BUKA-Brockton Uechi-Ryu Karate Academy

    55 Oak St Ext, Brockton, MA 02301-1110

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Brockton

Dedham 1

  1. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Dedham

    29B Eastbrook Rd, Dedham, MA 02026

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

Easthampton 1

  1. The Leopard School of Martial Arts

    156 Northampton St, Easthampton, MA 01027

    Sundays at 4pm

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Website All Easthampton

Easton 1

  1. Legacy Martial Arts & Fitness

    420 Turnpike St, Easton, MA 02375-1761

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Easton

Fiskdale 1

  1. MJA Martial Arts

    559 Main St, Fiskdale, MA 01518-1208

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Framingham 1

  1. Baystate Taekwondo Academy

    25 School St, Framingham, MA 01701-7707

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Framingham

Hampden 1

  1. Western Mass Martial Arts Academy

    16 E Longmeadow Rd, Hampden, MA 01036-9602

    Call Website

Holliston 1

  1. Cormier's Self Defense Academy

    53 Jeffrey Ave, Holliston, MA 01746-2084

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Holliston

Hudson 1

  1. Zanshin Kenjutsu Kenpo Karate

    21 Main St, Hudson, MA 01749-2164

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Hudson

Jamaica Plain 1

  1. JP Martial Arts Academy

    JP Martial Arts Academy, 363 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-1240

    Wednesday of each month at 7pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Jamaica Plain

Mansfield 1

  1. America's Best Defense

    290 Forbes Blvd, Mansfield, MA 02048-1817

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Mansfield

Marlborough 1

  1. America's Best Defense Marlboro

    771 Boston Post Rd, Marlborough, MA 01752-3759

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Marlborough

Millis 1

  1. Millis Kokondo Academy of Self-defense - Jujitsu / Karate

    27 Milliston Rd, Millis, MA 02054

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Millis

Natick 1

  1. Gung-Ho self-defense classes

    179 W Central St, Natick, MA 01760-4166

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

New Bedford 1

  1. South Coast Self Defense

    457 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745-5266

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All New Bedford

Orleans 1

  1. Daniel Gracie Academy Orleans

    136 MA-6A, Orleans, MA 02653

    Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat 9am-8pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website

Peabody 1

  1. Old School Karate Academy

    134 Newbury St, Peabody, MA 01960-3839

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

Plymouth 1

  1. Daniel Gracie Academy

    50 Shops at 5 Way, Plymouth, MA 02360-2677

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Plymouth

Quincy 1

  1. Trifecta MMA

    92 Franklin St, Quincy, MA 02169-7825

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Quincy

Rowley 1

  1. Goldsmith's Martial Arts Studio

    206 Haverhill St, Rowley, MA 01969-2129

    Monday: 6:30 P.M - 8:00 P.M

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call All Rowley

Salisbury 1

  1. The Dojo

    136 Elm St, Salisbury, MA 01952-1805

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

Stoughton 1

  1. New England Martial Arts and Fitness

    2 Canton St, Stoughton, MA 02072-2867

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

Swansea 1

  1. Phoenix Kenpo Martial Arts

    312 Wilbur Ave, Swansea, MA 02777

    Call Website All Swansea

Tewksbury 1

  1. ATA Martial Arts

    361 Main St, Tewksbury, MA 01876-1773

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Tewksbury

Wellesley 1

  1. Steve DeMasco's Shaolin Studios

    277 Linden St, Wellesley, MA 02482-5900

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Wellesley

West Springfield 1

  1. Battleground Jiu Jitsu Academy

    2260 Westfield St, West Springfield, MA 01089-2031

    Tue 10am-11:30am, Thu 10am-11:30am, Fri 6:30am-8pm, Sat 12pm-1pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All West Springfield

Westwood 1

  1. The Lab

    290 Providence Hwy, Westwood, MA 02090-1908

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website

Weymouth 1

  1. Institute of Okinawan Karate-Do

    709 Washington St, Weymouth, MA 02188-3321

    Karate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Weymouth

Whitinsville 1

  1. Family Karate Center

    96 Church St, Whitinsville, MA 01588-1416

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

Also in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts can browse 51 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 Massachusetts should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 51 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.