Fenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I had been wanting to give BJJ a go for years, and I couldn't be happier that I made the choice to join Fenix.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Peabody, MA
These schools serve Peabody from nearby bases in towns including Salem, Medford and Woburn.
15 schools listed · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Pedro's Judo Center
“Pedro's Judo is an elite school that's has drastically improved my son's behavior and skills.”
Ironclad Martial Arts Center and Power Up Kickboxing
“Very welcoming and a great way to improve yourself.”
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Brazilian Top Team Boston
“All instructors show up every class with great attitude teaching and helping all the members with important details.”
K i Salem Martial Arts
“Sensei is a knowledgeable and effective teacher who treats his students like family.”
Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Woburn
“I would recommend this academy to anyone”
Short self-defense courses listed for Peabody, MA 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: Peabody, MA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 773 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), communication (87%) and quality (87%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". All 15 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 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; all 15 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 6 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.
Which course providers listed for Peabody describe their courses online?
All 15 cards carry a website link. Look for a real outline, who teaches, and who the course is for. Stock photography of a woman throwing a man in a white studio is not an outline, and schools that keep their content vague are often selling the same session to every audience.
Forged BJJ Krav Maga Self Defense Martial Arts Academy
“6 months have passed and I can't believe the progress I've made (even though I'm just barely scratching the surface).”
The Self Defense Institute
Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“The director, Mau Mau, is not only a world-class BJJ player (has won many world-class competitions) but also a very nice person.”
Roshankish Krav Maga
“There is real danger out there and they teach you in a way that understands the reality of the situations you may find yourself in”
Invictus Training Center
“They meet my girls where they are at, challenge them, and help them gain confidence every class.”
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North Shore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Danny & Angela run a great class for kids, its safe, its fun and everyone learns a lot.”
Mark Warner's Professional Martial Arts Academy
“He is meeting new people, having fun, working out but also learning about qualities like effort, etiquette, self control and character.”
Davis Square Martial Arts
“Instructors focus on the physiological science of fitness more than spiritual aspects, while also being respectful of the culture of martial arts.”
Master Shin's World Class Martial Arts
“I really like the way the payment/sessions work, Master Shin's is very flexible.”
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