Pai's Taekwondo
“He loves the instructors, cannot wait to join Leadership, and benefits from the movement and structure offered during vacation and summer camps.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Colonie, NY
These schools serve Colonie from nearby bases in towns including Schenectady, Albany and Latham.
15 schools listed · 11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Empire Defense & Fitness Inc
“I would recommend them to anyone looking for a safe environment to learn self defense and other classes.”
Brian Beaury Jiu Jitsu
“I spent the summer of 2025 in the Troy, NY area and in searching for a school to train and practice Jiu Jitsu, I found this place… super glad I did.”
Atlas Jiu Jitsu
“I'm so blessed to be training at a great gym in my hometown, I love it here.”
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Girl Fight Fitness
“From the amazing coaches to the owners that actually take the time to get to know you, everyone is so supportive and really care about helping you reach your goals.”
Renzo Gracie Latham Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“They are very nice and they teach you very well, special with respect they are very respectful”
Short self-defense courses listed for Colonie, 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: Colonie, NY
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,000 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 6 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.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Colonie?
By email, and 10 of the 15 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.
Clobber Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Clobber Jujitsu is not only an elite martial arts academy, but also an incredible community built on respect, kindness, encouragement, and genuine connection and support.”
Electric City BJJ
“Great owner nice man he is very skillfull and has a great tolerance especially for kids and I would 10000000000% recommend for ur kids or if ur a adult”
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JucÃo
“There's a little something for everyone… the newbies and the long timers, and I really appreciated the class.”
Rotterdam Martial Arts
“I signed up my 16 year old that has some special needs for their Martial Arts class and she absolutely loves it.”
Prendergast Self Defense
“They all truly enjoyed the class and walked away much more prepared to defend themselves if the need ever arises.”
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Aikido School of Self Defense
“Extremely knowledgeable and professional, Rick Wolslayer provides comprehensive training and important tools to help you feel as prepared as possible for any given situation you may be confronted with and makes it fun and comfortable.”
Victory Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“I had to stop going due to scheduling conflicts, but I absolutely recommend Victory Jiu-Jitsu to anyone.”
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Chon-Ji Defensive Arts
“The instructor made the class fun but also took it seriously and explained moves and reasons for these moves.”
JK Kenpo
“Just awesome, the time and dedication they give you is all you need”
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