Beacon Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness
“I felt intimidated watching the more advanced students at first but actually they're super nice and always offered to help me when I was confused about something.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Cherry Hill, NJ
1 of these schools is based in Cherry Hill; the others serve Cherry Hill from towns including Philadelphia, PA (10 mi), Maple Shade (3 mi) and Voorhees Township (4 mi).
all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 30, 2026
Brach's MMA
“Coach Brach is a very technical BJJ player and a great teacher on top of that.”
Martial Arts Fitness Center
“The instructor is patient and innovative!”
The Jiu Jitsu Company
“I've received personalized attention in each and every class even when there's large groups of people.”
Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu
“Damon is one of the wisest, most friendly and the most aware instructors I've ever seen.”
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Daniel Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Philadelphia
“Coming from a No-Gi background, I was hesitant to transition into the Gi, but being able to learn Gi at Daniel Gracies has made me fall in love with that aspect of the martial art.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Cherry Hill, NJ 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: Cherry Hill, NJ
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,540 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (82%) and communication (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 14 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 12 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.
Which course providers listed for Cherry Hill 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.
SAS Philadelphia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The classes have the perfect balance of structure and flexibility with options to sit out or push yourself depending on how you feel.”
Commando Krav Maga and Diamond Mixed Martial Arts
“I have been training at this gym for a couple months with my father and brother and I can report that it has been an excellent experience.”
New Jersey Martial Arts
“NJMA is a fantastic place to learn great quality BJJ/Muay Thai in an environment of amazing people.”
McHugh Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Overall, it's a great place for anyone looking to begin or improve their jiu jitsu skills while enjoying a positive and inclusive community.”
Strive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“The coaches really try their best to be involved and have all the kids engaged and learning.”
Martinez BJJ Fitness Center
“5 years of watching I finally decided to step on the mats and i can honestly say it was the best decision i ever made!”
Strikezone Mixed Martial Arts
“One of the things I like most about this place is that no matter what level your children are they are treated with respect, helped and couch by other children who had been there for more years.”
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Elevate Martial Arts Deptford
“As a fellow martial artist even though I am a completely different style I felt welcome.”
South Jersey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Professor Bongiorno's teaching is technical and high level, he creates a culture of both intensity and safety at the same time.”
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