Ustaekwondo
“The instructors are absolutely amazing and are such amazing supporters to all the kids and us adults !”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Fall River, MA
1 of these schools is based in Fall River; the others serve Fall River from towns including East Providence, RI (15 mi), Middletown, RI (16 mi) and Assonet (6 mi).
9 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
EP Martial Arts: Self-Defense and Fitness
“Overall, I really enjoyed the experience and would absolutely recommend EP to anyone looking for to learn self-defense or merely stay in shape!”
Mission First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Within no time I was able to establish a repertoire with other members, and every single one of them took the time to answer any of the questions I had - even staying late after class to work with me.”
South Coast Self Defense
“The coaches are really attentive toward helping you achieve your personal goals.”
Fight Back Solutions
“He is absolutely an amazing teacher and individualized our sessions to make sure I learned what I wanted but made it so it matched my skill level.”
Playground Jiu Jitsu
“Paulo and Vinny are excellent teachers that focus equally on technique and implementation.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Fall River, MA are spread across the 10 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: Fall River, MA
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 407 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "knowledge" and "skills". 9 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 4 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.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Fall River?
By email, and 6 of the 10 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.
Villari's Martial Arts Center
“They offer a great variety of different classes, I especially enjoy the tai chi ones!”
Martial Arts and Fitness Institute
“Good place to go to if you are thinking about learning martial arts, lots of ways to defend yourself, and to also become a stronger and healthier person.”
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Self Defense Training Center
“Been going there for better part of 7 years and I absolutely love it I go Monday -Friday”
Icon Boxing Club & Fitness
“The family atmosphere at ICON is second to none, Both our youngest kids (girl 8) and (Boy 6) have made remarkable gains and love the classes as well at open Gym time in the Boxing club.”
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