Combat Base Flint
“I've been around the game for a minute and have called CBF my home since moving to the area over a year ago, I've had no regrets.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Flint, MI
2 of these schools are based in Flint; the others serve Flint from towns including Flushing (7 mi), Fenton (17 mi) and Grand Blanc (8 mi).
6 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Flint Jiu Jitsu
“I have had a great experience training with everyone there and my jiu jitsu has improved dramatically.”
Cosens Martial Arts Grand Blanc LLC
“The coach's are very enthusiastic about teaching every class and are always happy to help with the understanding of even the simplest of techniques.”
Cosens Martial Arts Flushing LLC
“Awesome coaches awesome program so thankful to have my granddaughters be a part of it.”
Heian Karate Do
“I would suggest everyone if given the opportunity to take their self defense class as it opens your eyes to what to watch for and do if you were to become a victim.”
Fenton Karate
“Master Husted and his instructors should be congratulated on their never ending commitment to excellence in teaching the traditional martial art of Tang Soo do.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Flint, MI 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: Flint, MI
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 521 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "atmosphere". 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 3 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 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 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.
Do the schools on this page travel out to Flint?
Many do. 2 of the 10 listed here sit in Flint and the others are within 35 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.
Personal Defense Services
“Our instructor was super knowledgeable and a really nice guy would recommend to anyone looking to get a cpl”
Dragon Martial Arts
“The instructors not only teach martial arts skills but also foster a sense of community where friends and family members can train together, support each other's progress, and share in each other's successes.”
Gracie Jiujitsu Keego Harbor
“While his low voice on the phone caused me to initially picture a fat, stereo-typical "black belt" that instructs only from the sidelines, Don is a fit and intelligent instructor that practices what he preaches.”
Krav Maga Wolfpack
“Jamie not only cares deeply about teaching others but also embraces everyone like family and makes training with him and his instructors and students a painful yet pleasant part of your day.”
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