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Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops in Ohio

66 of the 911 martial arts schools we track in Ohio have self-defense training. Full listings for every city are on the Ohio page.

66schools
51cities
911schools 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.

Springfield 4

  1. Ohio Judo & Jujitsu Academy

    326 Dayton Ave, Springfield, OH 45506-1208

    06:30 pm – 08:00 pm

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

  2. Ohio Judo & Jujutsu Academy

    326 Dayton Ave, Springfield, OH 45506

    06:30 pm – 08:00 pm

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

  3. Storm Mixed Martial Arts

    1475 Upper Valley Pike Ste 102B, Springfield, OH 45504

    Kids classesMMA
    Call Website All Springfield

  4. Warrior Silat Martial Arts

    1058 Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504-4016

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Springfield

Akron 3

  1. The Academy of Self-Defense

    1220 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310-3648

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

  2. White Birch Tai Chi at The Hub Community Center

    3676 Copley Rd, Akron, OH 44321

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

  3. Zahand's Martial Arts

    1576 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron, OH 44313-7987

    Mon 4pm-9:30pm, Tue 4pm-9:30pm, Wed 4pm-10pm, Thu 3:15pm-9:30pm, Fri 4:15pm-10:30pm, Sat 9:30am-2:30pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Akron

Toledo 3

  1. Gracie Bay View

    5161 Suder Ave, Toledo, OH 43611

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Toledo

  2. Special Ninjas Therapeutic Martial Arts

    2410 Key St, Toledo, OH 43614-31ND

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Toledo

  3. Sylvania Family Karate

    1100 N McCord Rd, Toledo, OH 43615-8335

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Toledo

Willoughby 3

  1. Kang Do Won Martial Arts Institute

    36445 Biltmore Pl, Willoughby, OH 44094-8228

    Monday-Friday : 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturda...

    Kids classesFree trial class
    Call Website All Willoughby

  2. Relson Gracie Cleveland

    38000 Euclid Ave, Willoughby, OH 44094-6102

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Willoughby

  3. Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    4128 Erie St, Willoughby, OH 44094-7807

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Willoughby

Centerville 2

  1. Brown Institute

    912 E Franklin St, Centerville, OH 45459-5637

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

  2. Soma Academy

    101 E Alex Bell Rd, Centerville, OH 45459-2750

    Thursdays from 6:00-7:00

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Centerville

Columbus 2

  1. Aikido School of Central Ohio

    4554 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214-2246

    1-3

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Columbus

  2. Budo Martial Arts Academy

    5198 Riding Club Ln, Columbus, OH 43213-3202

    Wednesday, 6-8

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Columbus

Dayton 2

  1. Carlson Gracie Dayton H.Q.

    4644 Brandt Pike, Dayton, OH 45424-6076

    6-12

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

  2. Valor Martial Arts

    11 N Elm St, Dayton, OH 45449-1401

    3-5

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Dayton

Hilliard 2

  1. Hilliard ATA Martial Arts

    4714 Cemetery Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026-3142

    4-6

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Hilliard

  2. Hilliard Taekwondo Academy

    6320 Scioto Darby Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026-9726

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Hilliard

Maumee 2

  1. Advancing Karate, Ltd.

    2574 Parkway Plaza, Maumee, OH 43537

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Maumee

  2. Ohio Martial Arts

    3100 Main St, Maumee, OH 43537-7505

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Maumee

Westerville 2

  1. Westerville ATA Martial Arts

    76 E Schrock Rd, Westerville, OH 43081-2915

    Call Website All Westerville

  2. White Dragon Taekwondo

    921 Eastwind Dr, Westerville, OH 43081

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Westerville

Alliance 1

  1. McFeeders Tae Kwon Do Academy

    259 E State St, Alliance, OH 44601

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Alliance

Athens 1

  1. ONE Academy Athens

    1002 E State St, Athens, OH 45701-2149

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Athens

Avon Lake 1

  1. Elements ATA

    33625 Pin Oak Pkwy, Avon Lake, OH 44012-2321

    Thursday: 4:30 - 9:00

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Avon Lake

Beachwood 1

  1. Beachwood Tai Shin Doh Academy

    23600 Mercantile Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122-5915

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Beachwood

Beavercreek 1

  1. Beavercreek Martial Arts

    3979 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45440

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Beavercreek

Blacklick 1

  1. Mat Lab Brazilian JiuJitsu

    1665 Taylor Rd, Blacklick, OH 43004

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website

Blue Ash 1

  1. Cincinnati Krav Maga

    10001 Alliance Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242-4750

    Call Website All Blue Ash

Boardman Twp 1

  1. The Bender Academy of Self Defense

    6241 Market St, Boardman Twp, OH 44512-3330

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Boardman Twp

Canal Fulton 1

  1. Impact Martial Arts

    408 Market St W, Canal Fulton, OH 44614-1052

    Monday Nights 7:45-8:30

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

Canal Winchester 1

  1. The Kazoku Dojo

    7 N High St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Canal Winchester

Cincinnati 1

  1. Yoseikan Anderson Karate School

    7762 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45255

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Cincinnati

Cleveland 1

  1. Hurricane Jiu Jitsu

    3328 Warren Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Cleveland

Fairfield 1

  1. Hamilton-Fairfield Taekwondo Center

    12 Donald Dr, Fairfield, OH 45014-3003

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

Gahanna 1

  1. Buckeye Self Defense

    939 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230-1851

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Gahanna

Johnstown 1

  1. Functions of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

    56 S Main St, Johnstown, OH 43031-1225

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website

Kent 1

  1. Kent Jiu Jitsu

    2108 State Route 59, Kent, OH 44240-7142

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Kent

Lakewood 1

  1. Korean Karate Center

    15205 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107-3826

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Lakewood

Lewis Center 1

  1. Immortal Martial Arts Center

    8938 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035-7102

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Lewis Center

Martins Ferry 1

  1. Seszko International Taekwondo

    311 S 4th St, Martins Ferry, OH 43935-1313

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call

Mayfield Heights 1

  1. Mayfield Karate

    5815 Mayfield Rd, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124-2901

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Medina 1

  1. Tracy's Karate Studio

    208 N Court St, Medina, OH 44256-1925

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Medina

Minerva 1

  1. McFeeders Tae Kwon Do

    222 N Market St, Minerva, OH 44657

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Minerva

Mt Orab 1

  1. Valor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    212 Hughes Blvd, Mt Orab, OH 45154-8325

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website

New Middletown 1

  1. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense Academy

    10466 Main St, New Middletown, OH 44442-7707

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website

New Philadelphia 1

  1. McFeeders Olympic Tae Kwon Do Academy

    120 S Broadway St, New Philadelphia, OH 44663-3829

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All New Philadelphia

North Canton 1

  1. Kim's World Champion TKD Academy

    7215 Whipple Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720-7137

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All North Canton

North Olmsted 1

  1. Tracy's Karate

    4715 Great Northern Blvd, North Olmsted, OH 44070-3428

    Mon-Thu 4pm-9pm, Sat 7:30am-12pm

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All North Olmsted

Northfield 1

  1. Shaolin Kung Fu Institute

    500 W Aurora Rd, Northfield, OH 44067

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Northfield

Oxford 1

  1. Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    5170 College Corner Pike, Oxford, OH 45056-1004

    6:00-7:00 PM

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Oxford

Poland 1

  1. ATA Martial Arts

    25 Sheridan Rd, Poland, OH 44514

    Monday 04:30 PM - 08:30 PM

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Poland

Powell 1

  1. Jits56 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    10253 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell, OH 43065-9189

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Powell

Sandusky 1

  1. The North American Martial Arts Institute, Sandusky

    1178 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH 44870

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Sandusky

Solon 1

  1. Master Kwon's World Champion Taekwondo Martial Arts

    31300 Solon Rd, Solon, OH 44139

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Solon

South Euclid 1

  1. Hillcrest Academy Of Goshin

    4431 Mayfield Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121

    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All South Euclid

Twinsburg 1

  1. Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense

    2700 E Aurora Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087-2197

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

Warren 1

  1. Freestyle Karate and Warren Krav Maga

    8400 E Market St, Warren, OH 44484-2362

    Monday : 11:30 - 1:30pm & 4:30 - 8:30p...

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

Warrensville Heights 1

  1. Krav Maga Cleveland

    4588 Renaissance Pkwy, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128-5702

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Warrensville Heights

Waynesburg 1

  1. Tri-County Martial Arts

    118 E Lisbon St, Waynesburg, OH 44688-9353

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

West Chester 1

  1. Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    4868 Union Centre Pavilion Dr, West Chester, OH 45069-4880

    Thursdays from 6:00-7:00

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All West Chester

Youngstown 1

  1. Universal Family Martial Arts

    4421A Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH 44515

    Free trial class
    Call Website All Youngstown

Zanesville 1

  1. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zanesville

    29 N 3rd St, Zanesville, OH 43701-3403

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

Also in Ohio

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 Ohio can browse 66 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 Ohio should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 66 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.