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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Reading
“The place was accommodating for new individuals and the instructor was skillful in teaching the basics to those who had no idea what they were doing, me.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Reading, PA
1 of these schools is based in Reading; the others serve Reading from towns including West Reading (1 mi), Ephrata (17 mi) and Pottstown (17 mi).
7 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Lancaster Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The best Jiu Jitsu gym I've been too by far.”
Open Call Martial Arts
“Fantastic dojo, the sensei is a really nice guy and is great with kids.”
Fields' Karate
“Sensei Sid has a very caring and thoughtful approach to his students and will make adjustments where they are needed.”
Berks County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Despite the common idea of jui jitsu and other martial arts being seemingly intimidating, BCBJJ is a home of educators and friends.”
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kutztown
“Having trained traditional martial arts for 30+ years, I can tell you Kutztown Martial Arts is an excellent school.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Reading, PA 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: Reading, PA
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 604 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 6 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; all 10 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 Reading?
By email, and all 10 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.
Ephrata Martial Arts
“He gets to do different obstacles and drills each time which is great!”
Pottstown ATA Martial Arts
“Fantastic teaching program with a positive vibe for kids and adults alike”
American Martial Arts Academy
“If you're looking for a place that offers exceptional martial arts training, promotes personal development, and creates a strong community, look no further.”
Droogs MMA & Jiu Jitsu
“Top tier instruction and world-class competitors 📯 I've been training with and learning from the owners for 6+ years, and their dedication to their students is amazing.”
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