Pride Lands MMA Academy
“I train mostly gi, so it was an awesome hour spent fixing huge holes in my No Gi game.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Scranton, PA
1 of these schools is based in Scranton; the others serve Scranton from towns including East Stroudsburg (37 mi), Dunmore (1 mi) and Olyphant (5 mi).
8 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 23, 2026
Gracie Nepa Grappling Club
“Jeff is a phenomenal instructor and great group of guys to train with.”
Back Mountain Jiu-Jitsu
“As a complete novice, he and more importantly his students helped to foster a comfortability with being uncomfortable while you go through the learning process.”
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Hapkido Tae Kwon Do Institute
“Awesome place, good environment and my daughter is learning fast she's only 5!”
Gracie Sports Team
“Massive gym that feels like a hole in the wall with the incredible instructors there that make it accessible to everyone”
Steel City Goshin Jutsu Karate
“They're having a blast, and it's a great parent-child bonding experience.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Scranton, 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: Scranton, PA
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 359 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 4 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; all 10 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 3 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 Scranton?
By email, and 9 of the 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.
Crucible Jiu Jitsu
“Great place to train the body and mind plus the people are kind and welcoming”
Impact Martial Arts
“They're adopting to the pandemic with multiple layers of sanitary practices being implemented as well for everyone's safety.”
Pastorella Health & Fitness Center
“Pastorella Health & Fitness Center is our first choice for all our health, Martial Arts, and well being!”
Pocono Self Defense School
“Skills learned ,will work in the Dojo as well as in real life situations ,not just some fancy moves .”
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