Plus One Defense Systems
“The instructors are generous with their time and expertise, and the other students are kind and willing to help each other.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near East Hartford, CT
These schools serve East Hartford from nearby bases in towns including Manchester, Glastonbury and West Hartford.
15 schools listed · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Secret Pages Martial Arts and Fitness
“My kids started here with the love of Martial Arts and now have a passion for wrestling too.”
Jukido Jujutsu Dojo
“If you go here, you'll learn practical self-defense skills from your very first session, and you'll be in a professional and welcoming environment”
Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Bushido BJJ
“Everyone there is very friendly and welcoming, and I couldn't be more thankful I get to train here with these guys everyday, who I now call my friends.”
F.i.t.e. Fit
“If you're reading this and have been thinking of getting into Jujitsu, this is your sign to check out Fite Fit!”
IPD Jiujitsu and Fitness
“He enjoys coming to each class and learning new moves and being able to practice what he's learned”
Short self-defense courses listed for East Hartford, CT 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: East Hartford, CT
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 767 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "knowledge". 14 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 4 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 East Hartford 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.
Team Link Glastonbury
“Tony is an excellent instructor, all my peers are welcoming, and the gym is very well maintained.”
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Connecticut
“Highly recommend this place, especially for kids who like to learn self-defense”
United Korean Martial Arts
“Great people and a fun environment to train.”
Elite Karate & Krav Maga
“After the first year I started taking the my fit defense class and wish I had started sooner.”
The Hive Women's Empowerment Center
“Amazing caring and knowledgeable instructors who have build a beautiful supportive and welcoming environment”
White Tiger School of Taekwon-do
“This school takes the art of TaeKwon-Do seriously and puts up high expectations for its students to encourage growth and success.”
Cromwell Martial Arts LLC
“Sensei truly cares about his students and their learning process, which is reflected in the way his students appreciate him and show support for each other.”
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Kobukai Jujitsu
“Despite my difficulties in doing rolls initially, Master Jak took time to provide one on one to instill courage needed to willfully flip myself.”
Avon Kempo & Aikido Academy
“The instructors do a great job encouraging the kids, even when they are being clingy to their parents.”
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