Elite HE Boxing Boxeo Gym
“I been there looking info to my son and I like the place,good people run the place and just waiting to bring my son to learn box,he just love it”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Newark, NJ
1 of these schools is based in Newark; the others serve Newark from towns including New York, NY (13 mi), Staten Island, NY (10 mi) and Brooklyn, NY (13 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Park Slope Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Training here has definitely helped boost my confidence and has also been good for my mental health.”
Fabulous & Fearless
“Her workshops are informative, empowering, and inspiring.”
Remix MMA
“The best place on town 🙌🏼🙌🏼 The people who train there are incredible and the coach is a 💯 …”
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Paxibellum Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
“This is a fantastic gym for beginners and experts alike for Brazilian jiu jitsu.”
SD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
“The instruction is top notch and the staff and students are friendly and welcoming.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Newark, NJ 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: Newark, NJ
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,484 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (100%), professionalism (91%) and communication (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 14 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.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Newark?
By email, and 14 of the 15 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.
Gleason's Gym
“Definitely the best boxing gym in the world.”
Renzo Gracie Academy
“Best JJ gym in the world!”
Staten Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Mma
“9 months ago I was smoking a pack a day when I started I couldn't make it through warm ups now I'm rolling for 10 mins , I'm competing , I lost weight .”
Procel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Professor Brian is a great instructor, extremely knowledgeable and helpful as well as all of the other instructors.”
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Workshop NYC Muay Thai & Jiujitsu
“Good for people that want to learn and for people that want to fight.”
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Fabio Clemente Studiox BJJ
“Amazing gym with world class instruction from high level competitors including masters world champion Pedro Fernandes and no gi world champ Vedha Toscano!”
Dan Covel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Dan Covel is one of the best bjj practitioners that I've ever met and I've trained with a lot of black belts!”
Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Amazing coaches who are well trained and skilled.”
Immortals Jiu Jitsu
“World class experience and the ability to explain techniques to all levels.”
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