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Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops in New Jersey

53 of the 1,268 martial arts schools we track in New Jersey have self-defense training. Full listings for every city are on the New Jersey page.

53schools
50cities
1,268schools 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.

Galloway Twp 2

  1. Simkin's Martial Arts Academy

    540 E Jimmie Leeds Rd, Galloway Twp, NJ 08205-9601

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Galloway Twp

  2. Tap House Jiu Jitsu

    323 S Pitney Rd, Galloway Twp, NJ 08205-9612

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Galloway Twp

Scotch Plains 2

  1. Family Martial Arts Center of SPF

    2014 US-22, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1001

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Scotch Plains

  2. Vitor Shaolin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    1985 Us-22, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Scotch Plains

Westville 2

  1. Umaa Westville

    217 Broadway, Westville, NJ 08093-1151

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

  2. United Martial Arts Academy

    217 Broadway, Westville, NJ 08093

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

Berlin 1

  1. Heimlich's Karate

    130 West White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009

    Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat from 1:30pm

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Berlin

Butler 1

  1. Traditional Okinawan Karate of Kinnelon

    1375 RT-23, Butler, NJ 07405-1733

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Butler

Cape May Court House 1

  1. Cape May Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    28 Indian Trail Rd, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-2639

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website

Cedar Grove 1

  1. Master Cho's Talium

    387 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009-1801

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Cedar Grove

Cherry Hill 1

  1. National Karate Institute

    484 E Evesham Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Cherry Hill

Clifton 1

  1. Clifton Martial Arts Academy

    891 Bloomfield Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012-1144

    Call Website All Clifton

Colonia 1

  1. H S Lee's Karate School

    570 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067-1134

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

East Windsor Twp 1

  1. Shaolin Kung-fu Institute East Windsor

    859 US Highway 130, East Windsor Twp, NJ 08520-2900

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All East Windsor Twp

Edgewater 1

  1. Ginga Mundo

    890 River Rd, Edgewater, NJ 07020-1296

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Edgewater

Egg Harbor Twp 1

  1. Harbor Jiu-Jitsu

    3003 English Creek Ave, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234-4800

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Egg Harbor Twp

Fair Lawn 1

  1. Hong Ik Martial Arts

    36-12 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-4619

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Fair Lawn

Flemington 1

  1. Shaolin Kung fu Institute Flemington

    Old Egg Auction, 84 Park Ave, Flemington, NJ 08822-1127

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

Garwood 1

  1. Renzo Gracie Garwood

    155 South Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027-1339

    Free trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Garwood

Gloucester Twp 1

  1. Karate Unlimited

    Lakeside Business Park, 2002 Liberty Pl, Gloucester Twp, NJ 08081-5707

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Hackensack 1

  1. Rollstar Jiu Jitsu

    335 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601-5804

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Hackensack

Hackettstown 1

  1. Evolutionary Martial Arts

    111 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1914

    Call Website All Hackettstown

Hamburg 1

  1. Master Ken's Xtreme Martial Arts Center

    90 NJ-23, Hamburg, NJ 07419

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Hamburg

Hanover Twp 1

  1. Self Defense 4 All

    210 Malapardis Rd, Hanover Twp, NJ 07927-1112

    Mon 5pm-9pm, Tue 5pm-9pm, Wed 5pm-9pm, Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri 5pm-9pm, Sun 9am-12pm

    Free trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Hanover Twp

Harrington Park 1

  1. Sifu Barry Cooper

    112 La Roche Ave, Harrington Park, NJ 07640-1809

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Hazlet 1

  1. Ahlert Jiu Jitsu

    1322 State Route 36, Hazlet, NJ 07730-1792

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Hazlet

Hillsborough 1

  1. Allegiance Krav Maga & Fitness

    115 Stryker Ln, Hillsborough, NJ 08844-1910

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Hillsborough

Kinnelon 1

  1. Hong Ik Martial Arts of Brewster

    1511 Route 2nd floor Brewster, Kinnelon, NJ 10509

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Kinnelon

Lyndhurst 1

  1. Savarese Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    40 Park Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071-1012

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Lyndhurst

Mahwah 1

  1. Hong Ik Martial Arts

    119 Franklin Tpke, Mahwah, NJ 07430

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Mahwah

Manahawkin 1

  1. Ares Athletic Club & Martial Arts

    609 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050-3333

    Mon 6pm-7pm, Tue 10am-8:15pm, Wed 6pm-7:15pm, Thu 5pm-8:15pm, Sat 9:30am-11am

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Manahawkin

Matawan 1

  1. Matawan School of Martial Arts

    112 Main St, Matawan, NJ 07747-2630

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Matawan

Medford 1

  1. Medford Kickboxing

    560 Stokes Rd, Medford, NJ 08055-2905

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Medford

Monroe Twp 1

  1. Hybrid Martial Arts

    721 Corkery Ln, Monroe Twp, NJ 08094-3228

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Monroe Twp

Moorestown 1

  1. National Karate Institute

    9 W Main St, Moorestown, NJ 08057-2429

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Moorestown

Mt Ephraim 1

  1. The Martial Way

    61 W Kings Hwy, Mt Ephraim, NJ 08059-1304

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Mt Ephraim

Mt Laurel 1

  1. Kaizen Martial Arts

    2036 Briggs Rd, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054-4612

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Mt Laurel

Oakland 1

  1. Warriors Way Combatives LLC

    65 Oak St, Oakland, NJ 07436

    Free trial class
    Call Website All Oakland

Paramus 1

  1. The Dojo Paramus

    700 Paramus Park, Paramus, NJ 07652-3557

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Paramus

Pennsauken Twp 1

  1. Maverick Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    5245 Marlton Pike, Pennsauken Twp, NJ 08109-4701

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website

Robbinsville 1

  1. Stanton Jeet Kune do Academy

    Robbinsville, NJ

    Website All Robbinsville

Rochelle Park 1

  1. American Self Defense & Fitness Center

    156 W Passaic St, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662-3217

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

Roseland 1

  1. Complete Martial Arts

    16 Eisenhower Pkwy, Roseland, NJ 07068

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Roseland

Roxbury Township 1

  1. Black Diamond Karate

    4 Gold Mine Rd, Roxbury Township, NJ 07836

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Roxbury Township

Sparta 1

  1. East West Karate & Fitness

    564 Lafayette Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871-4412

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Sparta

Sussex 1

  1. Master Ken's Talium Taekwondo

    205 State Rt 23, Sussex, NJ 07461

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website

Toms River 1

  1. East Coast Martial Arts Institute

    708 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753-4684

    Monday-Friday: В 3PM - 9PM

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Toms River

Union City 1

  1. Valdez Institute Of Self Defense

    904 Summit Ave, Union City, NJ 07087-5518

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

Wayne 1

  1. White Tiger Martial Arts

    415 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne, NJ 07470-2104

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Wayne

West Caldwell Twp 1

  1. All-Star Taekwon-Do

    42 Fairfield Pl, West Caldwell Twp, NJ 07006-6212

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website

West New York 1

  1. United Xtreme Martial Arts

    4915 Bergenline Ave, West New York, NJ 07093-5510

    Mon: 1:00pm - 9:00pm

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All West New York

Westwood 1

  1. Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

    24 Booker St, Westwood, NJ 07675-2632

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Westwood

Williamstown 1

  1. Garaguso Karate

    206 Hoffman Ave, Williamstown, NJ 08094

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Williamstown
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 New Jersey can browse 53 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 New Jersey should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 53 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.