Bustos Martial Arts
“My son started to learn way better than the previous school and loves the teacher here, very loving people”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Brookhaven, NY
These schools serve Brookhaven from nearby bases in towns including Patchogue, Holbrook and Lake Grove.
15 schools listed · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Lock Down Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“It is a comprehensive facility, with staff and mentors who are attentive to the children, ensuring they learn the techniques being taught.”
Freedom Jiu Jitsu
“Started with no experience at all in any degree and the team was very welcoming!”
United Martial Arts Center
“Soke Andrew did an amazing job easing the transition by recognizing what she needed and was able to get her to join the class within a couple of minutes of us getting there.”
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East Coast Black Belt Academy/The Budokan
“Amazing class teaches people and kids a lot about self defense discipline and right from wrong not just karate”
Vanguard Academy Jiu Jitsu
“I'm very happy we found this place and would definitely recommend it to other parents looking for a great Jiu-Jitsu school for their kids!”
Short self-defense courses listed for Brookhaven, NY 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: Brookhaven, NY
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 1,627 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "facilities". 13 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Which course providers listed for Brookhaven describe their courses online?
All 15 cards carry a website link. Look for a real outline, who teaches, and who the course is for. Stock photography of a woman throwing a man in a white studio is not an outline, and schools that keep their content vague are often selling the same session to every audience.
Forge Wrestling/Jiu Jitsu
“If you're looking for a great facility to train youth wrestling in Suffolk County, Forge is the spot!”
Ultimate Taekwondo Martial Arts
“The instructors all came up to my son and welcomed him like he had been there for years.”
Breathe Jiu Jitsu
“I highly recommend to the parents that are looking for an after school activity for their kids.”
Bushido Martial Arts Academy
“Great and friendly group of instructors who really focus on the students learning techniques.”
Peak Jiu-Jitsu
“For such a world class athlete to be so invested in all of his students growth is a rarity in this field.”
Shaolin Self Defense Center
“My son absolutely loves going and has learned so much in addition to self defense skills - discipline, focus, listening.”
D'Arce Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/ MMA
“Gorgeous facility, awesome training partners and a family vibe you can't find anywhere else .”
Warrior Jiu Jitsu
“They lead with just the right balance of structure and warmth, creating an environment where children thrive not only in skill, but in character.”
Cutting Edge Kempo Karate of Holbrook
“Chief Instructor Nick Owczarek continues to deliver something that has become increasingly difficult to find in today's martial arts industry: high-quality, practical martial arts instruction at an extremely affordable price, without sacrificing class availability or the quality of training.”
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