Strategic Combat Academy
“The gym for me is one of the schools with high-performance coaches to anyone who practices martial arts I recommend them”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Old Bridge, NJ
1 of these schools is based in Old Bridge; the others serve Old Bridge from towns including Staten Island, NY (15 mi), Middletown (12 mi) and Morganville (4 mi).
all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 28, 2026
US Black Belt Martial Arts
“They teach great discipline and instill true taekwondo values in their students.”
Brill's Karate
“Master Brill and his staff make learning martial arts fun and exciting.”
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu
“I am new to the world of jiu jitsu (4 months in at age 51) but I can tell just from my brief interaction that Joe has great character.”
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“My daughter has been here for 4 months It has been nothing but greatness for her mental and physical health.”
Garden State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“The kids enjoy going to their classes, Im very happy with the experience so far, the coaches are always making sure everyone is paying attention and learning.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Old Bridge, 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: Old Bridge, NJ
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,797 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". All 15 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 64 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; 13 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 7 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 Old Bridge?
By email, and 10 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.
Method Jiu Jitsu
“Method jiu-jitsu is the best for me and my brother, we enjoy every class.”
Bayshore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The instructors are not only highly skilled in jiu-jitsu but also passionate about teaching and helping everyone improve”
Master Kang's Taekwondo and Martial Arts
“Kang is very good with kids and making sure that not only kiddos are disciplined but they're having fun as well.”
Dante Rivera Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“My son has been training there for year and now my daughter has started and both love it .”
The Phoenix Way
“The expert teachings of numerous instructors including Shihan Anthony Codispoti have always without failure been professional, insightful, and incredibly effective in all aspects.”
Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo
“I Felt anxious and panicky before my first visit and before my first few classes, but it quickly went away due to sensei and other students being so understanding and helpful.”
Master Park's Black Belt America of Marlboro
“Great place to learn from a beginner all to way to an adult.”
Garry Tonon Jiu Jitsu
“Elite training from one of the very best to ever do it.”
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Team Real USA
“Chris the owner is spot on when it comes to what a real gym is supposed to provide.”
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