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
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Wisconsin Martial Arts and Fitness Center
2352 S Park St, Madison, WI 53713-1903
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Wisconsin Martial Arts and Fitness Madison West
6713 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53719
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Madison Muay Thai
711 Rethke Ave, Madison, WI 53714-1404
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Journey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
3214 Kingsley Way, Madison, WI 53713-4628
Appleton 3
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Flashback Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing
2310 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914-4619
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Champions Martial Arts
956 W Northland Ave, Appleton, WI 54914
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Championship Martial Arts
3525 E Calumet St, Appleton, WI 54915-4167
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Neutral Ground Academy
1200 E Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207-2455
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Neutral Ground Milwaukee
932 E Pleasant St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-2121
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J.K. Lee City Youth Martial Arts Program
510 E Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53212-2119
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Kicks Martial Arts Academy
816 S Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935-5722
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Martial Arts America
520 N Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935-1912
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Kim's Tae Kwon Do Center
205 Hudson St, Green Bay, WI 54303
Tue-Thu 6:30am-7:30am
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Total Self Defense
2737 N Packerland Dr, Green Bay, WI 54303-4845
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SAFE Self Defense Milwaukee
N88W16741 Main St, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-2826
Monday – Friday 5:00 AM–9:00 PM
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MK Protection Strategies
N88W16741 Main St, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-2826
Oshkosh 2
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American Black Belt Academy
100 City Ctr, Oshkosh, WI 54901-4861
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Martial Arts America
300 S Koeller St, Oshkosh, WI 54902-5590
Allenton 1
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Royal Court Martial Arts Academy
751 Church St, Allenton, WI 53002
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Stevens Defense Academy LLC
941 Ashwaubenon St, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304-5572
Bellevue 1
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Total Self Defense
2512 Steffens Ct, Bellevue, WI 54311-4523
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Berlin 1
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Martial Arts America
109 W Huron St, Berlin, WI 54923-1516
Blair 1
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EHAMA RadhaKrishna Holistic Yoga & Martial Arts
102 S Pearl St, Blair, WI 54616-9078
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Martial Arts United
17495 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045
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Evolution Jiu Jitsu
1104 Milwaukee Ave, Burlington, WI 53105
Elkhorn 1
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Caliber Martial Arts
540 E Centralia St, Elkhorn, WI 53121-2045
Franklin 1
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Chosun Black Belt Academy
7123 S 76th St, Franklin, WI 53132-9736
Glendale 1
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Northern Blackbelt Institute
6004 N Port Washington Rd, Glendale, WI 53217
monday 5:00 pm – 7:00
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Martial Arts America
6930 Industrial Loop, Greendale, WI 53129-2444
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Fluid Jiu Jitsu
4908 S 74th St, Greenfield, WI 53220-4320
thursdays at 7:00
Hudson 1
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Ultimate Martial Arts
2021 ONeil Rd, Hudson, WI 54016-8268
Monday - Wednesday 5 pm - 9pm
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La Crosse American Jiu Jitsu
705 State St, La Crosse, WI 54601
Merrill 1
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Merrill Karate Club
100 Blaine St, Merrill, WI 54452
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Wisconsin Martial Arts and Fitness Center
300 Spellman St, Mount Horeb, WI 53572
Neosho 1
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Wadokai Aikido of Wisconsin
666 Grand Ave, Neosho, WI 53027-2208
wednesday 7:30-9:15pm
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Martial Arts United
14029 W Greenfield Ave, New Berlin, WI 53151-1639
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JAB Karate & TaeKwonDo
N48W36105 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Racine 1
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Aura Jiu Jitsu
1122 S Airline Rd, Racine, WI 53406-3889
Shawano 1
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Shawano
170 Woodlawn Dr, Shawano, WI 54166-2200
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Five Point Defensive Arts
1924 Calumet Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081-2418
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Sorce Martial Arts
926 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172-2152
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Generations Grappling Academy
57 Sunset Blvd, Stevens Point, WI 54481-2378
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Krav Maga Wisconsin - Custom Self Defense
344 E Main St, Twin Lakes, WI 53181-9682
Viroqua 1
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Coulee Roots Movement LLC
117 S Main St, Viroqua, WI 54665
Wausau 1
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Rising Son MMA
1725 Pardee St, Wausau, WI 54401-5206
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Milwaukee
11820 W Ripley Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226-3933
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Cho's Martial Arts
1431 W Washington St, West Bend, WI 53095-2439
Woodruff 1
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Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu
320 Oak St, Woodruff, WI 54568
Also in Wisconsin
- Kids Martial Arts Classes245
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools244
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools169
- Boxing Gyms164
- MMA Gyms70
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults27
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults18
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults18
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies14
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools13
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes9
- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs8
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 48 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 48 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.