Animals MMA Yonkers
“I've been to a few different gyms in nyc, but there's no gym that compares to Animals MMA of Yonkers.”
Best Self-Defense Classes in Yonkers, NY
15 schools listed · 4 in Yonkers · 1 open 24/7 · all 15 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Proformance Combat Sports Center
“More importantly, he and his staff makes the client feel like they're part of the family.”
American Olympic Karate of Yonkers
“This place is a very fine karate studio and the sensei is very good.”
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ITC New York
“Great place, good environment, even better coaching.”
Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Rising sun academy is an award winning competition school with a ton of experienced competitors but you are able to go at your own pace if youre looking to start your journey, no pressure.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Yonkers, NY are spread across the 15 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: Yonkers, NY
4 of the 15 schools we list are based in Yonkers; the other 11 serve Yonkers from towns including New York (18 mi), Bronx (7 mi) and Queens (14 mi). 14 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 967 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (87%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 6 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 Yonkers?
By email, and 11 of the 15 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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Silver Fox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy [saddle Brook]
“I learned more during those brief months than I did spending years at some other schools.”
DP Martial Arts & Krav Maga Academy
“It's one of our best find and investment for bright future for our family as a whole.”
Modern Martial Arts
“Good classes and good communication with the kids”
Bronx Jiu-Jitsu
“Coaches and professors are always at the ready to drop them jewels of BJJ knowledge.”
SD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
“Their patience and willingness to the craft provides an optimal experience for all new comers and experienced jiu jitsu practitioners.”
Marlon Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NYC
“Classes are instructed with the best of detail by a caring Professor.”
Excel Martial Arts
“Awesome martial arts dojo, great people 💯 …”
Igor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Amazing and talented instructors and staff that really care about all the students.”
Range Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
“BJJ is not easy, but Eduardo and every other instructor make sure you understand what is going on so that you learn in the most efficient way.”
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