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Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops in Rhode Island

13 of the 159 martial arts schools we track in Rhode Island have self-defense training. Full listings for every city are on the Rhode Island page.

13schools
11cities
159schools 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.

North Providence 2

  1. Self Defense Northeast

    124 Broad St, North Providence, RI 02860-2404

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All North Providence

  2. Self Defense Northeast

    55 Douglas Pike, North Providence, RI 02917

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All North Providence

Warwick 2

  1. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Warwick

    2200 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02889-3107

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Warwick

  2. Legacy Martial Arts Warwick

    2519 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02889-4201

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Warwick

Bristol 1

  1. Ultimate Defense Bristol

    2 Peter Rd, Bristol, RI 02809-2620

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

Cranston 1

  1. Burke's Martial Arts

    530 Wellington Ave Ste 3, Cranston, RI 02910

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Cranston

Middletown 1

  1. Newport Martial Arts

    800 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842-7222

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Middletown

North Kingstown 1

  1. Cerio Ambrosia Martial Arts

    7610 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852-3900

    Thu 11:00 am-8:00 pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All North Kingstown

North Smithfield 1

  1. Kodokai Dojo

    175 Eddie Dowling Hwy, North Smithfield, RI 02896

    ursday 4:30pm-8:00pm

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All North Smithfield

Providence 1

  1. Burke's Martial Arts

    880 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02905-4728

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Providence

Riverside 1

  1. Self Defense Training Center

    1235 Wampanoag Trl, Riverside, RI 02915-1231

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Tiverton 1

  1. RI Kenpo Karate Academy

    1152 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878-2530

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Tiverton

Wyoming 1

  1. East Coast Karate

    12 Stilson Rd, Wyoming, RI 02898-1026

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website
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 Rhode Island can browse 13 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 Rhode Island should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 13 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.