Modern Self-Defense Center

60 Peter Ct, New Britain, CT 06051

4.8(6 reviews)via Yelp

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Last updated: June 2025

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Modern Self-Defense is central Connecticut's resource for no-nonsense answers to self-defense and personal safety instruction. We offer expert instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) grappling, highly athletic Boxe Francaise Savate French Kickboxing, and Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do (JKD - the ultimate self-defense training). Our training is exciting and beginner-friendly, and we get right to the good stuff: self-defense training that will make you safer TODAY. Established in 2002. In 2002, Chris Martell founded the Modern Self-Defense Center after being frustrated with the lack of high-level, nontraditional Martial Arts training in Connecticut. He began offering programs in Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Jeet Kune Do, all with an emphasis on giving people answers that they can put to use immediately. Since then, Modern Self-Defense has continued to spread and offer training to individuals and groups of all sizes in public, private, and university settings. We are proud to provide the best training possible, and we continually strive to improve and expand our offerings at our facility and in the greater community.

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•Private or semi-private lessons are available for individualized training on any topic.
•Group classes provide opportunities to work with friendly training partners of all shapes and sizes.
•Workshops and seminars can be customized for public, private, corporate, or university groups.
•Special events include workshops, seminars, and other public events on various self-defense topics.
•Online self-defense courses offer 24/7 lifetime access with videos, training templates, and follow-along exercises.
•Virtual reality private lessons provide real-time instruction delivered remotely via VR headsets.

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