Inverted Gear Academy
“I absolutely love training at Inverted and make it a point to drop in whenever I'm in the Lehigh area.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Allentown, PA
13 schools listed · 5 in Allentown · 12 open weekends · all 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Padilla Bjj
“Best GI and No GI in Lehigh Valley for adults and children.”
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Allentown
“Clean and forgiving mats and approachable training partners make this a wonderful facility.”
Zombie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
“The folks at zombie constantly works to improve everything they have to offer to their members and are always open to feedback - I've tried out two other gyms in the past and zombie is definitely my favorite!”
Hoover Karate Academy
“This place helps me find my passion”
Lehigh Valley Samurai Academy
“I have seen a transformation in myself, my granddaughter and so many other students.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Allentown, PA are spread across the 13 cards on this page. Who each course is aimed at, where it runs and how often it repeats comes from the school itself, with ratings drawn from public reviews.
Area overview: Allentown, PA
5 of the 13 schools we list are based in Allentown; the other 8 serve Allentown from towns including Bethlehem (6 mi), Whitehall Township (4 mi) and Fogelsville (8 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,592 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "knowledge". 12 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 13 of the schools on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Allentown?
By email, and 11 of the 13 schools here publish an address. Write with the group you have in mind, the room you can offer and what worries the group, then ask for a plan of the session. A school that replies with a price and nothing else has told you something.
Impulse Martial Arts
“Great, friendly, classes that combine multiple martial arts.”
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10th Planet Bethlehem
“Whether you're looking for a hobby or looking to compete this is the place to train.”
Prime Martial Arts
“My kid loves all the coaches and talks about all of them after class.”
Prodigy Jiu-Jitsu
“The coaches are awesome people I compete in Fuji and naga and after every lose they lift me up and get me fired up for the next even if it's the same person very family like and they take pride in teaching kids how to defend ourselves.”
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Nazareth
“Highly recommended everyone at here at the gym was very accommodating for me as I dropped in from out of town jm is an excellent coach and took extra time to help me with my technique and answered all my questions will definitely drop in again when I'm in town 10/10”
Revelation Jiu-Jitsu
“This is your wake up call to take the next step in your fitness journey, to get out of your comfort zone and build some mental toughness, and to learn a new set of skills that will increase your confidence over time”
36E Fitness
“They take the time to find out what your goals are and they tailor your workout to hit those goals and push you to excel further.”
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