Shonen Jiu Jitsu
“Professor Lee explained everything very clearly while demonstrating and providing feedback throughout the lesson.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Glen Burnie, MD
3 of these schools are based in Glen Burnie; the others serve Glen Burnie from towns including Severna Park (7 mi), Baltimore (10 mi) and Millersville (4 mi).
13 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Noel Smith Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness
“My experience here so far has been amazing and I would live all over again.”
Kim's Karate and Learning Center
“I can drop my daughter off when school is closed, go to work and know that she's in good hands.”
Baltimore Martial Arts Academy
“The way he welcomed my boys and always making sure they're doing well means so much to me.”
Three/2 Health & Fitness Studio LLC
“He really cares and remembers your goals and how you're working to achieve them in the gym and on your own time.”
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Rising Tide Hi Tech
“Instructors know all their students and their level, working each time to challenge them to do great and advance.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Glen Burnie, MD 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 Burnie, MD
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,855 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "facilities". 12 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 51 years. 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; 9 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 Glen Burnie?
Many do. 3 of the 15 listed here sit in Glen Burnie 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.
Victory Martial Arts
“Master Kurt also provides us information about tournaments so the kids can have some real competition experience and that's very helpful too.”
First Choice Child Care
“Children also learn social skills interacting with peers and trainers to help build your child's confidence in themselves.”
Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness
“They are very welcoming and so far my son has had a great experience and loves it!”
Krav Maga Maryland
“S&C Instructor Maddie was incredibly energetic and knowledgeable every morning and, having done the challenge herself, was a great contact during the diet.”
Zenyo Jiu Jitsu
“You will most definitely learn great skills and receive fantastic instruction, but the benefits expand way beyond that.”
Agoge Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Professor JP is a great teacher and he takes the time to help all of his students, including beginners.”
Kogen Dojo Self Defense Academy
“Great place to learn practical martial arts with a refreshing emphasis on self defense.”
Practical M M A
“It is a great way to learn self defence”
B-More Jiu-Jitsu
“The step by step instruction allows you to understand the skills that your are learning.”
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