Students get a dose of cardio and burn up to 1,000 calories per class as they build strength, agility, and coordination

Martial-arts veteran and gold-medal competitor teaches the basics of Brazilian jiujitsu for competition and self-defense

Veteran coaches lead students through two hours of drills and teach techniques to children and adults at beginner level

Certified instructors guide students through high-intensity strength and conditioning exercises or cardio classes.

Adults learn krav maga and self-defense; families and kids are introduced to martial arts; classes are limited to 10 students per instructor

Skilled instructors guide hands and feet in fast-paced jabs during aerobic kickboxing workout

Along with MMA classes, instructors teach Gracie jujitsu, muay thai, yoga, self-defense, and CrossFit sessions

Instructors arm students tenshin aikido—the martial art popularized by Sensei Steven Seagal—or teach them yoga and tai chi

With roots in ancient techniques, kenpo karate teaches self-defense with fitness training as a bonus

A two-time Krav Maga champion offers kids’ and adult classes that teach an intense form of self-defense developed by the Israeli military