Kim Karate Taekwondo and Learning Center
“Master Navid is very good at getting the most out of his students and communicating with the parents”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Severn, MD
These schools serve Severn from nearby bases in towns including Glen Burnie, Severna Park and Millersville.
24 schools listed · 22 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Shonen Jiu Jitsu
“Shonen makes you feel right at home from the start and provides a variety of training packages available at extremely affordable prices!”
Dennis Brown Shaolin Wu-Shu Center
“OMG got the Groupon deal and the class was AMAZING!!!”
Baltimore Martial Arts Academy
“My instructor Junior always makes sure that I am getting the move right so i don't mess it up in a fight, he also guides me step by step whenever I am in an outside tournament.”
Noel Smith Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness
“The instructors, coaches and staff care about every person who comes here, when work with you they make sure you understand to the best your ability.”
First Choice Child Care
“I'm one of the Students there, and love the instructors energy and have lots of confidence in there students.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Severn, MD 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: Severn, MD
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,873 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 professionalism (96%), quality (92%) and communication (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "facilities". 21 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 10 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 Severn describe their courses online?
All 24 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.
Victory Martial Arts
“This is the best place you can find for your kids they are the best and professional.”
Rising Tide Hi Tech
“They have a great coaching staff and have built an environment that's great for improving your martial arts skills!”
Krav Maga Maryland
“Whether you are a professional or simply someone who wants to stay in shape this is the place for you, I highly recommend Krav Maga Maryland!”
Three/2 Health & Fitness Studio LLC
“He's professional and it's a group that makes you feel welcomed each and every class!”
Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness
“The trainers are friendly, knowledgeable (this was a big thing for me since I needed a lot of modifications 😊), and welcoming.”
Zenyo Jiu Jitsu
“John is a great teacher, you can learn a lot and also have a good laugh.”
2nd Gear Jiu Jitsu
“The academy is fun, diverse, inclusive, with patient and caring coaches for the kids and teens, and highly skilled specialized instruction for adults.”
Kogen Dojo Self Defense Academy
“Whenever I attend there class I always leave with knowledge, a good sweat and a smile on face!”
Agoge Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The Severna Park area doesn't know how lucky it is to have such a great group of folks willing to help you meet your goals!”
East Coast Martial Arts
“Fast forward to the present (2016), my son has been taking lessons at ECMA now for more than two (2) years and will soon be testing for his camo belt; ECMA has worked with him every step of the way.”
Level Up Boxing & Fitness
“All in all, it's one of, if not the best place to learn a martial art or get in amazing shape.”
Berwyn Heights BJJ
“This is a nice friendly and welcoming place, whether new to, or even if you have years of experience in either GJJ or BJJ.”
Watchdog Krav Maga
“I highly recommend the women's self defense course.”
Practical M M A
“I am extremely grateful to have found Practical MMA.”
Kim's Karate and Learning Center
“They allow my daughter as well as other students to wait inside for their school bus in the morning if they are dropped off earlier than the bus arrives.”
Ground Control
“This helps create a real sense of communal learning, and you'd be surprised how much helping someone newer than you will help you with your own technique.”
Xtreme Mpact
“Sensei Macon motivators and nurtures all the children.”
Kick Connection Inc
“This place is a wonderful organization to build character and skill.”
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