At Martial Arts World in Henrico, our self-defense classes are designed to give individuals and families practical safety skills they can rely on in everyday situations. Training helps students become more aware of their surroundings, build real confidence, and learn effective personal protection strategies. We teach more than techniques—our program follows a proven system that supports physical readiness, mental focus, and emotional strength.
Whether you are looking for women’s self-defense classes, adult self-defense training, or a family-friendly option, our Henrico curriculum meets students where they are and helps them progress with confidence. Backed by decades of experience across our organization, our self-defense instruction prepares students for real-world situations in a safe, encouraging environment while promoting growth that extends beyond the training floor. Our self-defense program emphasizes:
Training in our Henrico self-defense program offers more than physical protection—it provides a personal development system that supports daily life. Adult students often see benefits that carry into work, family life, and everyday responsibilities, including:
Each class is intentionally structured to help students feel prepared, confident, and empowered—both during training and in real-life scenarios.
Our Henrico self-defense programs are built to support students of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. We proudly welcome:
You don’t need to be in perfect shape to get started. Our instructors adapt techniques to each student’s current ability while helping you steadily improve strength, balance, coordination, and overall mobility over time.
We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where students feel comfortable and confident as they learn. Our self-defense classes in Henrico are:
This supportive approach is especially important for students joining women’s self-defense classes, where comfort and trust make learning more effective. It’s one of the reasons local families choose Martial Arts World as a trusted place for self-defense training in the Henrico, Virginia area.
EXCELLENT Based on 7 reviews Posted on Roberta McBride (Bobbi)Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you're looking to take up martial arts, this is the place you want to be.Posted on Andrea TriceTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Whole team is awesome. Very friendly and caring.Posted on Kyelee MeadTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. All of the classes I have taken here have been amazing. Theresa is fantastic and sr instructor Newbrough really breaks everything down to make sure everyone is comfortable and confident.Posted on Alice BullockTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This place is great including all the staff and the instructors my son enjoys it but if you ever have to speak to someone from customer service. Good luck just awful.Posted on Aaliyah ForbesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. New movies and protect yourselfPosted on Vasha WynnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son loved summer camp so much that he begged me to enroll him in the after school program. The staff is very nice and supportive of the students. They also back me up on disciplinary issues. My son knows there will be consequences at home and at MAW when rules aren’t followed.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more