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Combat Base Flint
- Train
- Judo
- Pricing
“Great membership prices and an easy atmosphere to train with out feeling obligated to buy anything, recommended for parents who want their children to learn self defense.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Flint, MI
2 of these schools are based in Flint; the others serve Flint from towns including Troy (41 mi), Fenton (16 mi) and Flushing (7 mi).
20 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Flint Jiu Jitsu
- Adults
- Competitive
“I have had a great experience training with everyone there and my jiu jitsu has improved dramatically.”
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Cosens Martial Arts Grand Blanc LLC
“The coaches knew each student by name, they made sure everyone understood what was going on, and spent time with each student to make sure they were able to participate fully.”
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Cosens Martial Arts Flushing LLC
“Great coaching staff, the gym is always super clean, and the energy they bring makes the class exciting and makes you want to come back each and every week”
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The Fit Box
“The workouts are tough, even 6 months in, but the instructors push you to your potential and are more than happy to accommodate for a variety of skill levels and challenge you when you're ready.”
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Heian Karate Do
- Sensei
- Community
- Skills
“I am very picky when it comes to who I associate myself with in the martial arts community, and not only are they just great people, they are incredibly talented and effective martial artists.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Flint, MI 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.
Area overview: Flint, MI
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,143 reviews; 13 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 (94%), value (79%) and communication (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 20 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers 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; 15 list a public email and 7 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 24 listed here sit in Flint and the others are within 50 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.
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Gracie Barra Burton BJJ & MMA
“If you want to train hard, get in shape, love competition, or just want to develop close knit friendships while getting some exercise, Gracie Barra is the place for you.”
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Personal Defense Services
- Class
- Laws
- Feeling
“I would recommend this class to anyone looking to apply for their CPL or if you just want to be aware of the information and get some basic handgun training.”
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Tenfold BJJ
- Environment
- Train
- Competitive
“Family oriented, flexible schedule for parents with children in school, affordable, dedicated coaches who are willing to provide transportation when needed, private lessons and a free women's class.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Troy Martial Arts
- Taekwondo
- Belt
- Self Control
“She embodies the five tenets of martial arts, guiding her students through meticulously structured yet enjoyable activities, as well as teaching intricate forms and self defense techniques.”
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TNT Martial Arts Inc
- Learn
- Confidence
- Self Defense
“One additional thing that works really well with our schedule is the unlimited plan that allows us to attend on the days and times that work best for us that particular week whether it's Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday.”
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Krav Maga Detroit
- Classes
- Train
- Shape
“We look forward to participating in this event every year and when you see all the smiles at the end of the evening, you can tell it was a tough challenging class but they are so happy of their accomplishments.”
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Victorious MMA
- Muay Thai
- Shape
- Compete
“I go to Strength and Conditioning twice a week and have seen so much improvement in my physical ability and wellness goals for only working out twice a week, seriously impressive!!”
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Allegiance Jiu Jitsu
- BJJ
- Skills
- MMA
“But as soon as class started I realized how welcoming the community is and what a great job they do to keep every member safe in the classroom and trained for real life events outside of the classroom.”
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Black Mountain Defense
“He did a great job of preparing us with the "what" and "why" of the drills we were about to perform, and following up afterward with helpful comments and critique.”
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Apex Jiu-Jitsu
- Train
- Atmosphere
- Classes
“I ultimately decided against studying Muay Thai or BJJ here largely because of the annual payment commitment requirement, something that I would find difficult backing myself out of if I got into financial difficulties.”
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Family Karate Academy
- Learn
- Feel
- Black Belt
“I'd like to highly recommend Family Karate Academy to any family looking to provide their child with a unique, challenging, safe and rewarding experience fully designed to help them learn the basic concepts of Tae Kwon Do all while developing leaders...”
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Rochester School of Martial Arts
- Learned
- Passionate
- Feel
“When you walk through those doors, you can expect a warm and welcoming community who want you to succeed in every possible way - work, play and family life just to name a few.”
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Elite Tactical Defense
- Learn
- Course
- Police Officer
“This class may cost a little more then other classes but you get what you pay for and what you get is the best experience in town; also my accuracy in the range got better after this class.”
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Rhamma Krav Maga
“She teaches classes every week but honestly I highly recommend doing a personal session with Andrea if this is something that's really important to you , my boyfriend and I loved it and loved Andrea !”
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Gracie Barra Novi
- Skill
- Confidence
- Atmosphere
“We love Gracie Barra, the coaches and classes have had a profound impact on our sons ability to focus, accountability and motivation in and out of the gym.”
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Krav Maga Great Lakes
- Seminar
- Life
- Team
“If you want to learn how eat and drink the right things, learn self-defense, get fit, and feel better about yourself, together with a team of people who support and encourage you, this is the place for you!”
Self-Defense Training Services in Flint, MI Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$174
Maximum cost
$521
National Average
$267
Avg Per Hour Rates
$70
$232
$359
Average price range is based on 449 cost profiles
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