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Pride Lands MMA Academy
- Mat
- Skill
- Shape
“Best mma school I've personally ever been to, there are several black belt instructors and awesome training partners who are more than happy to help out and train with you!!”
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), Bethlehem (56 mi) and Allentown (57 mi).
18 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Gracie Nepa Grappling Club
“He also knows that repetition is key to being able to execute techniques in a self defense or tournament setting so he allows plenty of time for practice and live drilling.”
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Back Mountain Jiu-Jitsu
- Intimidating
- Feel
- Walking
“Practicing something so physical, especially as a woman, can be intimidating, but everyone in the gym is so kind and welcoming and I have never once felt uncomfortable.”
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Gracie Sports Team
“I will highly recommend this team to anyone that want to learn from the best, Deborah and Marcio are such amazing people and they are going to make you feel that you are at the right place to learn this amazing martial art.”
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Hapkido Tae Kwon Do & Karate Institute
“Very good school for self defense”
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Steel City Goshin Jutsu Karate
“I will admit the first two days for me were hard not in what we did as a workout but getting over being in public and being out of my comfort zone, Joe helped greatly in that would keep pushing me I finally got over about practicing and working out i...”
Short self-defense courses listed for Scranton, PA 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: Scranton, PA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,636 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (88%) and communication (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "knowledge". 18 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 19 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 Scranton?
By email, and 19 of the 24 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.
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Crucible Jiu Jitsu
- Infectious
- Shape
- Professor
“I've been training jiu jitsu on and off for a few years, although Jiu Jitsu can be very intimidating being at crucible will be a stepping stone in changing your life and well being …try a free week and become a better version of yourself and be apart...”
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Impact Martial Arts
- Karate
“As an adult I know it can seem a bit intimidating and embarrassing to start something new like karate in front of complete strangers but if you are at all interested in trying something new and challenging you should really give them a try.”
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Pastorella Health & Fitness Center
“Whether you want to get it shape, recovery from an injury, or improve your functional ability and movement, Pastorella health will cator to your needs.”
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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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Esoteric Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Atmosphere
- Train
- Learn
“Great Family friendly Academy myself my wife and daughter are all members, 1st class black belt instruction highly recommend to anyone in the area to stop by and try out a class”
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USA Martial Arts
“Great place to train & learn many varied self-defense tactics & techniques while getting a great physical workout too.”
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Aikido Masters Self Defense Academy
- Life
- Learn
- Respect
“Lol Not at all like some of the other one-size-fits-all martial arts schools that give out belts to kids who haven't earned them both physically and spiritually!”
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Impulse Martial Arts
- Knowledge
“The Sensi's continuous training with his own teachers, helps make his knowledge and understanding of the martial arts always evolve, which betters the impulse students.”
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10th Planet Bethlehem
- Mats
- Jiu Jitsu
- Shape
“All these wouldn't have been possibly if not for Zach and I'm eternally grateful 🤍 I'm halfway across the world and still miss the training I can get there.”
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Inverted Gear Academy
- Professor
- Mats
- Curriculum
“Whether you are just a casual hobbyist like myself just looking to learn self-defense, or a serious competitor type individual, Inverted Gear has you covered.”
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Zombie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
- Wrestling
- Skill
- Morning
“The coaches are spectacular, and truly understand not only the techniques that are being taught, but also how those techniques tie into the larger picture in a grappling/combative situation.”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Allentown
- BJJ
- Competitors
- Knowledge
“If you ever wanted to learn Jiu Jitsu you will not find a more welcoming environment with high level instruction in the area, stop reading and schedule that trial class.”
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Core Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Teach
- Adults
- Mats
“Besides teaching high level technique and providing fitness and self defense principles, it's a great place for kids and adults looking to compete in the sport!”
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Master Ken's Xtreme Martial Arts Center
- Role
- Confidence
- Education
“Through Master Kens monthly home chart and him speaking with her about areas she needs to improve in (speaking better to mom and listening), there has been great improvement.”
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Prime Martial Arts
“My child is so well behaved now that he goes to this place also the last graduation was very good it was a motivation for the students to see the black belts graduation”
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Gael Force Jiu Jitsu
- Kickboxing
- Classes
- Attention
“Alex (Owner and head instructor) is a great teacher and can adjust any technique he is teaching so that everyone can perform it whether they are advanced or a complete beginner.”
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Elite Toma Martial Arts Academy
“Now this might sound serious and boring but they really incorporate fun in their classes that is probably why my daughter still looks forward to going for about a year and a half now.”
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Nak Muay Gym
“I also cannot say enough good things about the coaches- they take the time to get to know your strengths and weaknesses and work with you to improve upon them.”
Self-Defense Training Services in Scranton, PA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$169
Maximum cost
$505
National Average
$258
Avg Per Hour Rates
$68
$225
$348
Fair price range is based on 327 cost profiles
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