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Asian Arts Center Taekwondo School
- Life
- Happy
- Skills
“My questions about each program were answered without hesitation, which made me feel encouraged about my decision to enroll my then 6 year old daughter.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Kettering, OH
1 of these schools is based in Kettering; the others serve Kettering from towns including Cincinnati (43 mi), Dayton (6 mi) and West Chester Township (29 mi).
19 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Tama Martial Arts
“It's a family affair when you come here and couldn't be happier with how much my three children have grown and developed with the addition of martial arts.”
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Budokai Academy of Martial Arts Middletown
- Energy
- Ninjas
- Confidence
“As a Taekwondo Master, this is one of the BEST martial arts schools in the Cincinnati area!”
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SG Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Muay Thai
- People
- Skilled
“I read a review about prices this gym is really fair on memberships , most days there are atleast 5 scheduled classes am/pm , opertunity to take private lessons and really develope yourself.”
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Brown Institute
“Sensei Brown made me feel very welcome and at home since the very beginning as I was super nervous, never having experienced a Martial Arts gym with just a wrestling background.”
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Dayton Muay Thai
“This is hands down one of the best Muay Thai gyms in the USA this art has really gave me a lot of confidence Master Teningco is truly a legend , he focuses on the fundamentals and truly cares about the art not like other gyms that favor the EGO , mar...”
Short self-defense courses listed for Kettering, OH 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: Kettering, OH
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 1,585 reviews; 10 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 (87%), quality (87%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 17 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 52 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 9 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.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Kettering?
By email, and 18 of the 24 schools here publish an address. Write with the group you have in mind, the room you can offer and what worries the group, then ask for a plan of the session. A school that replies with a price and nothing else has told you something.
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Chung's Academy of Martial Arts
- Taekwondo
“My husband and I love that we can take classes together as a family instead of being split up as was the case in other martial arts programs that we visited.”
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Empowered Personal Protection
“Really helpful for beginners since I felt that it was okay to make newbie mistakes and learn from them.”
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Premier Shooting & Training Center
“Costs less than "Target World" - which is old, filthy, stinky and beyond unprofessional (like the West Chester Police Department, despite being in Sharonville).”
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Legacy Martial Arts Academy
- Facility
- Judo
- Environment
“Clean facility, welcoming environment, high level attention to technical detail, and availability that provides a training environment for almost any schedule.”
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Buckner Martial Arts
“The instructors are top tier and have helped my son with his fitness, his confidence, and made him competitive in karate on a national and international stage.”
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Hamilton-Fairfield Taekwondo Center
“I attended classes for a few months, have not made it back yet, however, if you are looking for interactive taekwondo or even Judo (Friday) this place is more than capable of filling your need, excellent for family taekwondo as well.”
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Martin Martial Arts
- Discipline
“With 2 kid's in the program for almost 6 years, we couldn't be happier- they are not at all commercial in their approach and instead focus on learning and technique.”
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Shito-Kai Ohio
“This school has been an absolute pleasure, the instructor is extremely competent, patient yet keeps discipline and respect as top priorities, very well rounded in my opinion looking forward to more training here”
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Nishime Martial Arts
- Jiu Jitsu
- Confidence
- Discipline
“I'd highly recommend Nishime to not only receive training from top-notch professionals, but to also learn a valuable lifelong skill set for both children and adults alike.”
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The Dojo Martial Arts
- Train
- Atmosphere
- Skills
“Classes detailing different movements, strikes, grapples, throws, varying lengths of weaponry, and traditional yoroi armor techniques help to create an all-around and balanced practitioner of any age.”
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Integrity Martial Art Cincinnati
“Soon to be Open Again”
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Cincinnati Krav Maga
- Learn
- Feel
- Self-Defense
“Wonderful opportunity to learn practical self-defense skills and strategies, push your physical fitness to the next level, and enjoy an environment with a great family feel.”
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Power Self-Defense Academy
- Son
“POWER Self-Defense Academy has been an amazing experience for my son.”
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Powell MMA and Fitness (Jiu Jitsu
- Questions
- Atmosphere
- Learning
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fighter, Powell MMA Gym provides an excellent environment to hone your skills and achieve your fitness goals.”
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Bendu Academy
- Atmosphere
- Knowledge
- Jiu Jitsu
“He has a special ability to clearly communicate movements & technique to beginners, while also being able to greatly expand the game of his more advanced students.”
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Limitless Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness
“This is the gym that I began training BJJ at, over the past 4 years I've visited and dropped in to various gyms across the country and have come to see how incredibly lucky I am that this was where I began.”
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Red Tiger Martial Arts
- Understand
- Self Improvement
- Learn
“As the VP of Programs for the West Chester Mother of Twins and More Club, we are constantly looking for new ways to help and educate our members at our monthly meetings.”
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Carlson Gracie Northern Kentucky
- Town
- Traveling
- Learn
“Whatever your goals are this gym can help you complete them whether it's trying to get in the cage, get in shape, or just love the art this is for you.”
Self-Defense Training Services in Kettering, OH Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$158
Maximum cost
$472
National Average
$241
Avg Per Hour Rates
$63
$210
$325
Average price range is based on 533 cost profiles
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