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Women's Self-Defense Classes in New York

New York has 12 schools offering women's self-defense classes in this directory, across 8 cities — New York, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Fresh Meadows and 4 more. Schools are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what students say, so you know what a class is like before you book.

Program labels come from each school's own website and students' reviews; schedules and formats change, so check the school's timetable before you go.

Women's Self-Defense Classes in New York, NY

FIT HIT

4.7 ★★★★★ 289 reviews

122 W 27th St, New York, NY

🛡️ Free intro class — check their site

Memberships around $200/mo

Krav Maga school Free intro Women's classes Beginners welcome Private lessons welcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gympractical, effective technique

High-energy gym offering self-defense classes, personal training & corporate events.

Krav Maga Experts - Upper West Side

4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

250 W 100th St Suite C104, New York, NY

Krav Maga school Women's classes Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons welcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gympractical, effective technique

Krav Maga Institute

4.7 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

Basement, 281 Broadway, New York, NY

🛡️ Free intro class — check their site

Krav Maga school Free intro Women's classes Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 LE & military welcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gympractical, effective technique

Krav Maga Federation

4.9 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

164 W 25th St #3, New York, NY

Krav Maga school Certified Kids & teens LE & military expert, real-world instructionsupportive, no-ego gymbuilds confidence & awareness

This school offers classes in the Israeli martial art, Krav Maga, for students of all ages.

Krav Maga Institute

4.8 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

48 W 68th St, New York, NY

Krav Maga school Certified Level 1–5 Private lessons LE & military Fitness & conditioning expert, real-world instructionwelcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gym

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Women's Self-Defense Classes in Brooklyn, NY

Krav Maga Experts - Brooklyn

4.8 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

69A 7th Ave Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY

Krav Maga school Women's classes Kids & teens Private lessons expert, real-world instructionwelcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gym

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Women's Self-Defense Classes in Buffalo, NY

SPAR Self Defense

5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

4685 Transit Rd, Buffalo, NY

Krav Maga school Women's classes Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, real-world instructionwelcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gym

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Women's Self-Defense Classes in Fresh Meadows, NY

New York Self Defense Academy - Active Krav Maga

4.9 ★★★★★ 69 reviews

161-10 Union Tpke 1st Floor, Fresh Meadows, NY

🛡️ Free intro class — check their site

Krav Maga school Free intro Women's classes Kids & teens LE & military Fitness & conditioning practical, effective techniquebuilds confidence & awarenesswelcoming to women

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Women's Self-Defense Classes in Grand Island, NY

Hybrid Defense

5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

359 Lang Blvd, Grand Island, NY

Krav Maga school Women's classes Kids & teens supportive, no-ego gympractical, effective techniquebuilds confidence & awareness

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Women's Self-Defense Classes in New Rochelle, NY

Ki Martial Arts Karate & Krav Maga

4 ★★★★☆ 1 reviews

50 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY

🛡️ Free intro class — check their site

Krav Maga school Certified Free intro Women's classes Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness & conditioning

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Women's Self-Defense Classes in Scarsdale, NY

Steve Sohn's Krav Maga Training Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 125 reviews

79 Montgomery Ave, Scarsdale, NY

Krav Maga school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons LE & military Fitness & conditioning expert, real-world instructionwelcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gym

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Women's Self-Defense Classes in Williamsville, NY

The Training Edge

4.9 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

8200 Main St, Williamsville, NY

🛡️ Free intro class — check their site

Krav Maga school Certified Free intro Women's classes Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Fitness & conditioning welcoming to beginnerssupportive, no-ego gympractical, effective technique

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