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Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops in Wisconsin

49 of the 526 martial arts schools we track in Wisconsin have self-defense training. Full listings for every city are on the Wisconsin page.

49schools
37cities
526schools 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.

Madison 4

  1. Journey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

    3214 Kingsley Way, Madison, WI 53713-4628

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Madison

  2. Madison Muay Thai

    711 Rethke Ave, Madison, WI 53714-1404

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Madison

  3. Wisconsin Martial Arts and Fitness Center

    2352 S Park St, Madison, WI 53713-1903

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Madison

  4. Wisconsin Martial Arts and Fitness Madison West

    6713 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53719

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Madison

Appleton 3

  1. Champions Martial Arts

    956 W Northland Ave, Appleton, WI 54914

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Appleton

  2. Championship Martial Arts

    3525 E Calumet St, Appleton, WI 54915-4167

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Appleton

  3. Flashback Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing

    2310 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914-4619

    tue, 07 apr 2026 20:20:57 +0000

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

Milwaukee 3

  1. J.K. Lee City Youth Martial Arts Program

    510 E Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53212-2119

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Milwaukee

  2. Neutral Ground Academy

    1200 E Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207-2455

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

  3. Neutral Ground Milwaukee

    932 E Pleasant St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-2121

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

Brookfield 2

  1. Genesis Tactical Solutions

    3485 N 124th St, Brookfield, WI 53005-3114

    monday - friday 09:00 - 19:00

    Call Website All Brookfield

  2. Martial Arts United

    17495 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Brookfield

Fond du Lac 2

  1. Kicks Martial Arts Academy

    816 S Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935-5722

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Fond du Lac

  2. Martial Arts America

    520 N Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935-1912

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Fond du Lac

Green Bay 2

  1. Kim's Tae Kwon Do Center

    205 Hudson St, Green Bay, WI 54303

    Tue-Thu 6:30am-7:30am

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Green Bay

  2. Total Self Defense

    2737 N Packerland Dr, Green Bay, WI 54303-4845

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Green Bay

Menomonee Falls 2

  1. MK Protection Strategies

    N88W16741 Main St, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-2826

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Menomonee Falls

  2. SAFE Self Defense Milwaukee

    N88W16741 Main St, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-2826

    Monday – Friday 5:00 AM–9:00 PM

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Menomonee Falls

Oshkosh 2

  1. American Black Belt Academy

    100 City Ctr, Oshkosh, WI 54901-4861

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Oshkosh

  2. Martial Arts America

    300 S Koeller St, Oshkosh, WI 54902-5590

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Oshkosh

Allenton 1

  1. Royal Court Martial Arts Academy

    751 Church St, Allenton, WI 53002

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

Ashwaubenon 1

  1. Stevens Defense Academy LLC

    941 Ashwaubenon St, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304-5572

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website

Bellevue 1

  1. Total Self Defense

    2512 Steffens Ct, Bellevue, WI 54311-4523

    sun, 02 aug 2026 16:01:51

    Kids classes
    Call Website

Berlin 1

  1. Martial Arts America

    109 W Huron St, Berlin, WI 54923-1516

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Blair 1

  1. EHAMA RadhaKrishna Holistic Yoga & Martial Arts

    102 S Pearl St, Blair, WI 54616-9078

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Burlington 1

  1. Evolution Jiu Jitsu

    1104 Milwaukee Ave, Burlington, WI 53105

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Burlington

Elkhorn 1

  1. Caliber Martial Arts

    540 E Centralia St, Elkhorn, WI 53121-2045

    Call Website All Elkhorn

Franklin 1

  1. Chosun Black Belt Academy

    7123 S 76th St, Franklin, WI 53132-9736

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Franklin

Glendale 1

  1. Northern Blackbelt Institute

    6004 N Port Washington Rd, Glendale, WI 53217

    monday 5:00 pm – 7:00

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Greendale 1

  1. Martial Arts America

    6930 Industrial Loop, Greendale, WI 53129-2444

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website

Greenfield 1

  1. Fluid Jiu Jitsu

    4908 S 74th St, Greenfield, WI 53220-4320

    thursdays at 7:00

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

Hartford 1

  1. Wadokai Aikido of Wisconsin

    666 Grand Ave, Hartford, WI 53027-2208

    wednesday 7:30-9:15pm

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Hartford

Hudson 1

  1. Ultimate Martial Arts

    2021 ONeil Rd, Hudson, WI 54016-8268

    Monday - Wednesday 5 pm - 9pm

    Call Website All Hudson

La Crosse 1

  1. La Crosse American Jiu Jitsu

    705 State St, La Crosse, WI 54601

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All La Crosse

Merrill 1

  1. Merrill Karate Club

    100 Blaine St, Merrill, WI 54452

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Merrill

Mount Horeb 1

  1. Wisconsin Martial Arts and Fitness Center

    300 Spellman St, Mount Horeb, WI 53572

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Mount Horeb

New Berlin 1

  1. Martial Arts United

    14029 W Greenfield Ave, New Berlin, WI 53151-1639

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All New Berlin

Oconomowoc 1

  1. JAB Karate & TaeKwonDo

    N48W36105 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Oconomowoc

Racine 1

  1. Aura Jiu Jitsu

    1122 S Airline Rd, Racine, WI 53406-3889

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Racine

Shawano 1

  1. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Shawano

    170 Woodlawn Dr, Shawano, WI 54166-2200

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website

Sheboygan 1

  1. Five Point Defensive Arts

    1924 Calumet Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081-2418

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

South Milwaukee 1

  1. Sorce Martial Arts

    926 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172-2152

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website

Stevens Point 1

  1. Generations Grappling Academy

    57 Sunset Blvd, Stevens Point, WI 54481-2378

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Stevens Point

Twin Lakes 1

  1. Krav Maga Wisconsin - Custom Self Defense

    344 E Main St, Twin Lakes, WI 53181-9682

    Call Website

Viroqua 1

  1. Coulee Roots Movement LLC

    117 S Main St, Viroqua, WI 54665

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Viroqua

Wausau 1

  1. Rising Son MMA

    1725 Pardee St, Wausau, WI 54401-5206

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

Wauwatosa 1

  1. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Milwaukee

    11820 W Ripley Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226-3933

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Wauwatosa

West Bend 1

  1. Cho's Martial Arts

    1431 W Washington St, West Bend, WI 53095-2439

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Woodruff 1

  1. Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu

    320 Oak St, Woodruff, WI 54568

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

Also in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin can browse 49 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 Wisconsin should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 49 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.