Self-Defense Academy
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24 gyms listed · 8 in York · 16 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
The 24 gyms listed for York, PA teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.

8 of the 24 gyms we list are based in York; the other 16 serve York from towns including Hanover (18 mi), Mechanicsburg (22 mi) and Lancaster (23 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 953 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (83%), professionalism (79%) and communication (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 14 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Domain records put 12 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 21 of the gyms on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
8 of the 24 gyms sit inside York. The rest come from other towns inside 25 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
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