King Tiger Martial Arts Academy & After School
“Also, I have noticed an incredible difference in my son's focus and determination.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Murfreesboro, TN
10 schools listed · 4 in Murfreesboro · all 10 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Guardian Mixed Martial Arts
“Great place to drop in and train if you're from out of town.”
The Center For Martial Arts Excellence
“My children are super happy to be here and learn every month with their tasks that are so important, highlighting values and principles for their growth in life”
Spar Martial Arts
“The owner and my son's instructor, Jason is patient and very knowledgeable about martial arts.”
Nashville MMA Training Camp
“Take the mma class and Iron Mike will put you through the wringer, but his classes are educational, informative and help round you out as a better striker and grappler.”
Deaton Karate Studio
“The self discipline and skills he has learned from this team has changed him from a hyper active and unorganized child to a totally respectful young man.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Murfreesboro, TN 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: Murfreesboro, TN
4 of the 10 schools we list are based in Murfreesboro; the other 6 serve Murfreesboro from towns including Woodbury (19 mi), Franklin (25 mi) and Mt. Juliet (25 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 831 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. All 10 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 53 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 1 takes 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 Murfreesboro?
Many do. 4 of the 10 listed here sit in Murfreesboro and the others are within 30 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.
Aikido at Nashville Aikikai
“The result is that one finds a great blend of students -- everything from people starting out on a new fitness path or exploring martial arts for the first time, to dedicated long term aikido students.”
Software Jiu-Jitsu
“I've been training at Software for over a year and it's been an amazing experience.”
Boe Academy of Firearms and Self Defense
“Todd was proffesional and informative yet kept things on a friendly and easy going manner.”
Triangle Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
“You can tell a lot about a coach by the way their students treat new folks and Triangle Academy is no exception, they take Jiu-Jitsu seriously but everyone I met was friendly and welcoming.”
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