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Aikido of Nassau County Inc
“The senior staff is a reflection of the chief instructors friendly, patient .”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Hempstead, NY
These schools serve Hempstead from nearby bases in towns including Bronx, Malverne and Elmont.
24 schools listed · 23 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Popkin-Brogna Jujitsu Center
“Kudos to Sensei Joe, Sensei Howard, Sempai Nick, Senpai Nick, and Senpai Jovani for their hard work, dedication, and patience in teaching and instilling responsibility and accountability in the children.”
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Eastern Queens Boxing Club
- Discipline
- Home
- Knowledge
“I'm 70 years old and recently joined, they got me ready and already competed,a great place for people of ALL ages, this is a place to really learn how to box,not just throw punches, I will be a lifelong member!!!”
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Tactics Martial Arts
- Self Defense
- Environment
- Skills
“If you're looking to improve yourself, gain serious practical martial skills and self defense from the best, then Tactics Martial Arts is the way to go.”
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Bronx Jiu-Jitsu
“An amazing place to train, the coaches will push you beyond your limits and your will achieve your goals as long as you stay dedicated as they are dedicated to you.”
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Taecole Tae Kwon Do & Fitness
- Confidence
- Summer Camp
- Taekwondo
“Our family sends multiple kids here for weekly classes as well as summer camp and we couldn't be more happy with the education and commitment that comes from all the instructors.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Hempstead, NY 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: Hempstead, NY
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,906 reviews; 14 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 (92%), quality (80%) and communication (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 22 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 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; 19 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 6 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 Hempstead describe their courses online?
All 24 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.
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Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai
- Son
- Choice
- Skills
“Thank you so much to the amazing teachers for all they do here and for the patience and understanding they have while teaching not only my son but all the kids that attend here.”
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Excel Martial Arts
“Very hands on and do a fantastic job with focusing on the kids strengths and areas of development although I feel that the classes are to packed and I don't see one sensei being able to focus and every single child.”
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JIU Jitsu Modern
- Learn
- Mats
- Train
“Something I felt nervous about before joining was trying to earn the respect of the school, but something I learned fast was the only respect I needed to earn was my own.”
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MAX Martial Arts & Fitness
- Skills
- Self Defense
- Learning
“Sifu and Melanie go to great lengths to build relationships with the families so they can be an asset for parents, whether they are dealing with bullying, school issues or family problems.”
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Oyster Bay Jiu Jitsu
- Confidence
- Injuries
- Environment
“Professor Magno and Professor Dan teach my children with the perfect blend of having high expectations while being nurturing and caring for every child who walks onto the mat.”
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East Coast United Queens Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Skills
- Atmosphere
- Train
“As a parent and also a student of ECU Queens Academy for the past 8 years, I have found this dojo to be a rigorous and challenging place while simultaneously being an environment of support and encouragement.”
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A-Force Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Seminar
- Teach
- Competitor
“Excellent instruction from all of the Professors, they each have similar but different styles that allows the students to learn what works best for them and to develop their own game.”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu NY
- Professor
- Relson Gracie
- Learn
“Practice good hygiene: Wearing a clean Gi, not walking barefoot off the mats, and ensuring personal cleanliness are essential to prevent infections and ensure a safe training environment for everyone”
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Lotus Jiu Jitsu Flushing
- Environment
- Losing Weight
- Learn
“Not only that but the head teacher Andy is really knowledgable having several black belts in different styles of fighting so I could tell he really knew what he was teaching.”
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Mutant Mixed Martial Arts & Kioto Jiu Jitsu
- Classes
- Professor
- Facility
“Love this place literally my second home they welcome you in and treat you like family and are always there to help you learn and evolve if you wanna start mixed martial arts this is the place to go 🥋🥊 …”
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Renzo Gracie Bayside
“In just a few weeks, I have seen my younger son go from the kid on the side who refused to do anything to now getting his Renzo Gracie shirt on, packing up his own Gi in his bag and rushing me out the door at 4pm.”
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TCK Modern Martial Arts
- Teach
- Life Skills
- Parents
“Whether you would like to learn martial arts for self defense or train to be a world class sport karate competitor; TCK will provide you with the guidance to achieve your individual goals.”
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Goshinkan Jujitsu Dojo
- Shihan
- Adult
- Learning
“I owe alot of that to the best Shihan around Jeff Lovering whose kind, understanding and always good at making you feel comfortable and laughing when you mix up your right and lefts.”
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Blue Moon Martial Arts & Mepowerment
- Learned
- Respect
- Acrobatics
“These masters have helped my kids learn to persevere and face challenges with grace, while also helping to promote sportsmanship, kindness and respect.”
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Monarch Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Atmosphere
- Belt
- Environment
“Monarch Jiu Jitsu academy offers an excellent training experience, emphasizing a supportive environment for students to thrive in their Jiu Jitsu journey.”
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Gracie Barra Long Island
- Payment
- Learn
- Atmosphere
“My son has been going here for about a year and a half and I have friends who have learned here as well they have an extremely knowledgeable staff and great customer service.”
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Long Beach Jiu Jitsu
- Black Belt
- Home
- Taekwondo
“The mat space is clean, the students are all welcoming, and professor Lee is awesome (a legitimate black belt who is always looking to expand his knowledge).”
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Long Beach Jiu Jitsu
- Black Belt
- Home
- Taekwondo
“The mat space is clean, the students are all welcoming, and professor Lee is awesome (a legitimate black belt who is always looking to expand his knowledge).”
Self-Defense Training Services in Hempstead, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$187
Maximum cost
$561
National Average
$287
Avg Per Hour Rates
$75
$249
$386
Typical price range is based on 463 cost profiles
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