Aikido of Nassau County Inc
“Amazing, friendly, encouraging, and extremely experienced instructors, great practice space and very welcoming environment.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near North Hempstead, NY
These schools serve North Hempstead from nearby bases in towns including Elmont, Queens and Bronx.
15 schools listed · 1 open 24/7 · all 15 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Popkin-Brogna Jujitsu Center
“The reachers are amazing, their curriculum is well design and not only kids have fun but they build skills like leadership, responsibility and respect.”
Eastern Queens Boxing Club
“This gym is very professional and welcoming to everyone coach Manny is a great coach and will help take your boxing game to the next level!!”
Tactics Martial Arts
“I will definitely immerse into the knife class as it seems interesting and trains us more to be more focused and self conscious of our surroundings.”
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ITC New York
“Great, high level Coaching and welcoming environment.”
Bronx Jiu-Jitsu
“I couldn't find a better place for my children, they love going to Jiutjitusu, both they and I feel very good, the coaches are very professional, they know how to treat the children and everyone who attends there very well...”
Short self-defense courses listed for North Hempstead, NY 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: North Hempstead, NY
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,197 reviews; 9 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 professionalism (95%), quality (80%) and communication (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 33 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 3 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.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for North Hempstead?
By email, and 11 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.
Taecole Tae Kwon Do & Fitness
“Not only did she go over self defense kicks and punches, she taught the girls how to carry themselves in public to avoid confrontations.”
Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai
“Currently enrolled my kids, this last month I have seen the positive impact the dojo has had on them.”
Excel Martial Arts
“The instructors are friendly, motivating and very dedicated to helping their students develop martial arts skills, focus, discipline, confidence, and a strong moral character.”
Igor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“If u want to learn Brazilian Ju-jitsu this is the place to train; where u will receive hands on training, from the actual source of the art.”
MAX Martial Arts & Fitness
“Our kids started taking classes here a few weeks ago and I've already seen a major improvement in their ability to focus and prioritize tasks.”
Oyster Bay Jiu Jitsu
“My two kids (a fourteen year old boy and an eleven year old girl) took a class their experience was amazing.”
Balanced Martial Arts
“My son has learned the importance of teamwork and having good sportsmanship because of balanced.”
East Coast United Queens Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I just tried jiu jitsu and as a beginner, i was scared that i'll feel isolated but they were actually very welcoming.”
A-Force Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Great instructors, everyone is pleasant, they understand how to work with children at all different levels and they make it fun for them!”
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