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10th Planet Bethlehem
“We've had the honor of being a part of this gym family for years now, and wholeheartedly endorse them.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Bethlehem, PA
3 of these schools are based in Bethlehem; the others serve Bethlehem from towns including Allentown (6 mi), Easton (9 mi) and Whitehall Township (6 mi).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Prime Martial Arts
“My daughters goal is a black belt and beyond and I cannot think of a better place for her to achieve this goal and receive leadership training.”
36E Fitness
“Evan is all about getting you the results you are looking for and is very personable.”
Lehigh Valley Samurai Academy
“The owner has written several books about the martial arts, and has been practicing since he was a kid.”
Impulse Martial Arts
“The Sensi's continuous training with his own teachers, helps make his knowledge and understanding of the martial arts always evolve, which betters the impulse students.”
Padilla Bjj
“Great place to go learn Brazillian Jiu Jitsu or take your children for lessons”
Short self-defense courses listed for Bethlehem, PA are spread across the 15 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: Bethlehem, PA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,746 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "knowledge". 13 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 3 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.
Do the schools on this page travel out to Bethlehem?
Many do. 3 of the 15 listed here sit in Bethlehem and the others are within 15 mi, which matters less in this category because the instructor usually comes to your room. Ask about travel before you rule out a school on the address alone.
Inverted Gear Academy
“I had a wonderful time here and will definitely go back if I'm in the area again.”
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Allentown
“The entire staff/coaches make sure hygiene is a priority as well and everyone is very supportive of one another's progress and goals, whatever they may be.”
Zombie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
“Highly technical instruction and professional team make this the place to be!”
Prodigy Jiu-Jitsu
“The Best jujitsu academy in the Lehigh Valley very welcoming and friendly environment coach Chino and all the instructors top notch instruction”
Nak Muay Gym
“Eric and his instructors are experts in their craft, they are detail oriented and are not afraid to tell you if your foot is pointing 10 degrees in the wrong direction.”
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Nazareth
“He is able to reach back into his competition background and and articulate the whys of Jiu Jitsu.”
Revelation Jiu-Jitsu
“The coaching and teaching staff is great to work with even with the children's class.”
Hoover Karate Academy
“Hoover Karate Academy remains the absolute best martial arts and self-defense environment I have ever had the pleasure of partaking in.”
Golden Dragon Karate School Alpha
“I am amazed at the instructors patience working with people of all ages, different abilities, and even individuals with disabilities.”
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