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MA Fitness Kickboxing
“Unfortunately I don't get to attend the gym since I'm in Wisco, but I watch the classes on You Tube every week and go back to older classes when I need to.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in St. Petersburg, FL
24 schools listed · 5 in St. Petersburg · 14 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
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Inside Control Academy
- Vacation
- MMA
- Train
“I left my home gym of two years to come to Inside Control Academy, and I am so impressed with the coaching, facility and the welcoming and attentive atmosphere.”
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Master Tony Perri Taekwondo
- Team
- Learning
- Son
“They have advocated for my family personally while we were dealing with a serious illness with our son by making cards, gift baskets, calls, and fundraisers.”
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Mike Price's Martial Arts & Fitness
- Knows
- Discipline
- Adult
“(team sports, personal trainers, other martial arts training) and I must say that Mike Price's approach to fitness, discipline, and martial arts training exceeds all others”
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Tactical Defense
- Eye
- Workshop
- Skills
“I retook the course 2 years later as a refresher (because luckily I'm not having to use these skills on a regular basis) - the second time around felt even MORE resourceful and impactful being able to recall and practice the tactics gained the first ...”
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Tampa Bay Krav Maga
“Excellent highly skilled instructors with good sense of humors keep classes fun , safe and entertaining for people of all different levels and experience.”
Short self-defense courses listed for St. Petersburg, FL are spread across the 24 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: St. Petersburg, FL
5 of the 24 schools we list are based in St. Petersburg; the other 19 serve St. Petersburg from towns including Largo (10 mi), Tampa (19 mi) and Pinellas Park (5 mi). 23 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,882 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (96%), professionalism (92%) and communication (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 14 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 2 offer a free trial or consultation and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 8 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.
Do the schools on this page travel out to St. Petersburg?
Many do. 5 of the 24 listed here sit in St. Petersburg and the others are within 20 mi, which matters less in this category because the instructor usually comes to your room. Ask about travel before you rule out a school on the address alone.
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Oh's Martial Arts
“From Master Richard's persistence and positive affirmations to the kids to the fun activities and morals they teach, we couldn't ask for a better place for our girls.”
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Gracie Barra Clearwater
- Clean
- Self Defense
- BJJ
“He bent over backwards coming in early morning for special classes for years and gave everyone who stuck with it wins and certainty in physically handling others if necessary.”
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Bushido Karate Academy
“They put our kids at ease when they were nervous starting out and they've made our kids feel welcome every single time they've walked through the door since.”
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Ryan Dean's the Dojo Martial Arts and Fitness
“I can tell you that his positive nature and commitment to his students shines through every class and he constantly works to change up his programming.”
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South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
- Muay Thai
- Shape
- Facility
“Most importantly STJJ fosters a culture of inclusion and care - I have never felt like an outsider or risk of injury due to careless actions by training partners.”
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Elevate Martial Arts South Tampa
- Self Control
- Discipline
- Skills
“The best part about Elevate is the wide variety of things for my child to enjoy from weekly field trips, martial arts, arts and crafts, and learning activities.”
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Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tampa
- Classes
- Facility
- Environment
“I've trained under Professor Moura for 10 years and live in the Sarasota area, I travel an hr each way to train here because the level of jiu jitsu supersedes any other.”
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Gracie Tampa South MMA and BJJ
“I started my jiujitsu journey here in September of 2021, and have now participated in just about every class that they offer, including striking and wrestling.”
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Supremacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Muay Thai
- Compete
- Learn
“The instructors have been excellent and really care about making their students into better athletes, I definitely recommend to anyone interested in starting BJJ.”
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C.o.b.r.a Self Defense Systems
- Martial Arts
- Teach
- Learn
“We road trip multiple states in the summer and this class has given me a piece of mind that I would be able to defend myself and my boys if needed while on the road or anywhere.”
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Safety Harbor Jiu-Jitsu
- Knowledge
- Mats
- Train
“From the incredible instruction, which focuses on the technical art of Juijitsu, to the true family culture of the participants, there's something magical about SHJJ.”
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Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu
“I've competed and placed in a competition, and my life has been completely altered for the better due to my friends and goals at Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu.”
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Hidden Leaf Jiu Jitsu
- Rash Guard
- Cleaning
- Technique
“Stopped by and was greeted kindly and they wouldn't take my money and told me I was more than welcome to come in anytime on my vacation and train for free.”
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Chinese Martial Arts Center
- Strength
- Adults
- Learn
“My kids have been there 11 years and it's helped with their confidence, staying in TOP shape, learning discipline, toughness and keeps them busy and out of trouble .”
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Clearwater Martial Arts and Fitness Academy
“I am proud to recommend them to any parents or any potential students who would like to become versed in Kali or Karate, or Jui-Jitsu, or MMA.”
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Champion Tae Kwon Do
“Champion has helped my boys with learning respect, confidence and the skills they need to protect their selves if ever need be they also excelled better in other sports and activities.”
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Dynamic Defense Martial Arts
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Physical Culture Combat Club
Self-Defense Training Services in St. Petersburg, FL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$185
Maximum cost
$553
National Average
$283
Avg Per Hour Rates
$74
$246
$381
Typical price range is based on 296 cost profiles
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