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3 of these schools are based in Cleveland; the others serve Cleveland from towns including Beachwood (9 mi), Bedford Heights (10 mi) and Olmsted Township (14 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Short self-defense courses listed for Cleveland, OH are spread across the 24 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.
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 740 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (85%) and communication (63%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (NSCA) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 58 years. 2 offer a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 5 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.
Many do. 3 of the 24 listed here sit in Cleveland and the others are within 20 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.
