Asian Arts Center Taekwondo School
“His focus and discipline when engaging in tasks such as sports, studies, chores, etc have increased tremendously since starting at the school.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Kettering, OH
1 of these schools is based in Kettering; the others serve Kettering from towns including Dayton (6 mi), Centerville (5 mi) and Springboro (10 mi).
8 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Budokai Academy of Martial Arts Middletown
“It was great everyone was polite and we talked about joining it was all around Awesome”
Tama Martial Arts
“I was certainly out of my comfort zone , but in a very short time I have developed the confidence and foundational skills to fall in love with the sport.”
Dayton Muay Thai
“Their knowledge and skills are on a whole another level and I am grateful to learn from such great minds.”
SG Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Great family environment and good teachers, helping kids learn discipline while having a great time”
Brown Institute
“We have taken our kids to mighty nights and the next class up and he does great with small groups and large groups of kids”
Short self-defense courses listed for Kettering, OH are spread across the 10 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 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 667 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 52 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 4 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 8 of the 10 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.
Chung's Academy of Martial Arts
“This is a great place that's hard to find in today's World.”
Empowered Personal Protection LLC
“Whether it's your first time with a firearm or you have experience, you'll be walking away with new information and confidence in protecting yourself.”
Martin Martial Arts
“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.”
The Dojo
“This place has been not only where I can work out, but a home of family, respect, love, and bruises.”
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