F.i.t.e. Fit
“My son has also had opportunities to help coach younger kids which has been really good for him.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Glastonbury, CT
2 of these schools are based in Glastonbury; the others serve Glastonbury from towns including Manchester (6 mi), West Hartford (12 mi) and South Glastonbury (1 mi).
14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Team Link Glastonbury
“Much love for team links and can't wait for the years to come!”
Elite Karate & Krav Maga
“It isn't just the quality of the karate instruction — it's the way Rich and every teacher truly sees each child as an individual.”
Plus One Defense Systems
“As a woman looking to get fit and trained, I felt not only completely comfortable in my surroundings, but also challenged in an incredibly supportive environment.”
Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Bushido BJJ
“Had a private lesson with Lilliana and Christina and learned so much in just an hour.”
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360 Defense Martial Arts
“I would definitely recommend 360 Defense Martial Arts to other families looking for a place where their children can learn, build confidence, and have fun while doing it.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Glastonbury, 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: Glastonbury, CT
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 804 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "confidence". 14 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 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 5 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 Glastonbury?
Many do. 2 of the 15 listed here sit in Glastonbury and the others are within 15 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.
IPD Jiujitsu and Fitness
“He adjusts his style to the energy of the class, and it's always a positive experience.”
Secret Pages Martial Arts and Fitness
“SPBJJ is a welcoming environment for people of all ages and experience levels.”
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Connecticut
“A large part of that is because of the coaches, friendships made and welcoming environment.”
United Korean Martial Arts
“UKMA is not just a room filled with the best instructors and people, it is a family working together to help one another grow both mentally and physically with no judgement.”
White Tiger School of Taekwon-do
“Kids learn real skills and are not just pushed through belts and testing based on time attended.”
Cromwell Martial Arts LLC
“I've watched the Kenpo Karate classes and all the instructors have been highly knowledgeable and work very well with both adults and children.”
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Kobukai Jujitsu
“Welcoming, experienced instructors who clearly care about the art and their students.”
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”
Champions Karate School
“Thanks for sharing your expertise so people will know how to defend themselves when necessary and treating the kids as your own while learning in your class.”
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