Best Self-Defense Classes near Glen Allen, VA
These schools serve Glen Allen from nearby bases in Henrico, Richmond and Mechanicsville.
15 schools listed · 11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts
Martial Arts of West End
Aegis Jiu Jitsu
Richmond Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense Academy
Practical Rights Of Self-Defense
Short self-defense courses listed for Glen Allen, VA 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: Glen Allen, VA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,076 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "knowledge". 11 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 8 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 Glen Allen 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.