Gendai Martial Arts

(3 reviews)

27.1 mi

Great instructors and welcoming group. Just moved here for work and I have found this community to…read morebe a gem within Rocky Mount.

I contacted Scott as he has known my uncle for over 20 years to see if I could come through and…read moretrain while I was visiting. OH BOY what a welcome, indeed! Normally I train about 1 to 1.5 hours a everyday but this 2 hour no gi class was one hell of a workout for me. We started with some conditioning to get warmed up (way better than running around in a circle to warm up) then went into the tech of the day. After that we had rounds. And rounds. and more rounds. Man I was exhausted when I left. They train and fight hard. All of his students are friendly and eager to learn and grow. Scott is a legit black belt and WRECKED me for two whole rounds. Worth It. If you are looking to get in shape, stay in shape, or learn how to be a monster on the mat this is the gym for you. I can not recommend this place enough. The vibe is so chill yet everyone is there to get down. Great for beginners all the way through to experienced grapplers. Come test yourself mentally and physically and Wilson premier jiu jitsu gym!

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Revolution Modern Martial Arts

4.4

(10 reviews)

27.8 mi

My daughter experience has been excellent at Revolution. Mr. Ty and the instructors are…read moreknowledgeable, patient and passionate about what they teach. They make the parents feel welcome. The classes are well-structured. The class has built her confidence, which was a big goal for us as a family. Thanks to the entire staff. I also really like in between classes, my daughter will get a post card in the mail to say how well she did in class the previous week and to keep up the good work. That makes her feel Great!!

Way too crowded and expensive for what you get out of it for kids. Just my opinion. The staff is…read morevery engaging, but for the price it doesn't seem worth it for your kid to learn actual self defense. Very fast paced and not a lot of one on one. I decided to put my kids in jiu jitsu instead and it's been very rewarding with one on one and learning actual self defense. My kids agree as well. But, to each their own. Depends on what your goals are I reckon.

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Master Chang's Martial Arts

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25.0 mi

My 7 year old autistic daughter started taking classes when she was 5 years old. At first she…read morestarted as a Tiger Tots and has since earned 10 belts at Master Chang's Taekwondo. We feel like family rather than just paying customers. That makes a big difference in keeping up motivation to keep going.

We joined Master Chang's Martial Arts' North Ridge location 6 months ago, and it has been the best…read moreexperience we've had with an activity for our child. Master Y Kim is an amazing instructor, capturing and keeping the kids attention with fun exercises and learning experiences. He knows every kid by name, seems to genuinely care about their progress and is great at recognizing where kids need extra help. Ms Petra is always there with a smile on her face to greet children and parents alike, and to make sure the kids have the best time. No matter how busy she is, she always makes time to ask how you are doing. The program at Master Chang's blends taekwondo instruction with character building skills and experiences. The staff and class helpers foster an atmosphere of positivity, support, and respect amongst the kids in a fun and engaging way. My child looks forward to every class he goes to, and this is the first activity where he hasn't complained once about going, or asking when it will be over. We recently also had his birthday party there and it was super fun for all involved, including even the parents who got to participate in the taekwondo lesson, watch a performance from the talented demo team of students from this location, and hold boards while their children broke them with the skills they learned at the party. Parents let us know how much fun their children had and commented on how engaging Master Y Kim was specifically. I highly recommend anyone to try out taekwondo classes at Master Chang's and specifically this location.

Family style intro class!

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Beginners class warming up!

Journey Martial Arts Academy

11.9 mi

Great training, Brent is super technical and with great details. Love the enthusiasm he brings to…read morethe mats. Great school with a lot of mat space. If you're in town and want to level up, definitely give them a try!

We have been absolutely happy with our experience at Journey Martial Arts! Our son was extremely…read morenervous on his first day. Mr. Rowe was encouraging yet firm, and fun. After each class our son can't stop talking about class and showing everyone his new moves. The team is welcoming and so incredible with young ones.

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Southern School of Martial Arts and Rivers Edge Bujinkan Dojo

(2 reviews)

37.4 mi

Sensei Murdock has been training my step-son for the past 5+ years. Over this period of time there…read morehas been a significant change in my step-son's attitude towards responsibility and maintaining his focus to achieve goals. As someone that has personally trained under three different martial arts masters, I'm very selective of schools that I personally train at and/or support. No dojo is perfect, but as the Inheritor of Manabi-Masho Jujitsu (a very high honor), Sensei Murdock is truly the epitome of a leader. He is a leader that wishes to empart and share his knowledge of the art to his students! When you make a commitment to show up to learn and a willingness to step outside of your comfort zone, you will walk away changed and a better person. Though I personally don't train here, my wife and I fully support how Sensei trains the students at the Southern School of Martial Arts. If you are looking for a reputable dojo with a sensei to teach you or a loved one, you should definitely consider training under Sensei Murdock!

I waited to write this review from the time I gave the initial review. I cannot express to you how…read morepleased I am with Grand Master Murdock. He is more knowledgable than I would have every thought. He is more patient than almost anyone I've ever known. He works with my wife and adult children, but he also works with my teenagers. He's a great teacher. Our family has been working with him for close to two years and in case you haven't figured it out, he will teach our family for as long as we are in the area.

Soke Murdock with Joe Corley 2024.

Cobra Kai/Karate Kid actors and me.

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Chuck Norris and me.

Knightdale Station Park

4.7

(27 reviews)

18.2 mi

Had a very good experience with family at the park. Had a 6, 5, and 1 year old and we played from…read morethe splash pad to the park. It was great and definitely kept the kiddos entertained. I wish there was a bit more sun shades provided as the playground was a bit hot. But the bathrooms were pretty clean for a park so i was happy about that.

Since I've been here it's been renovated and it looks awesome! This is such a great playground with…read moreso much to do and see. There is something for everyone. Playground for the smaller kids maybe ranging from 1-10, swings, a green space for older kiddos that may want to bring their balls or fly kites, a trail if you want to get in some steps and even a splash pad for when it's warmer out. There are toilets and even a shelter if you wanted to host a party. My kids really enjoyed their time there and they are 7 and 3.

Serene Water fountain, restrooms and trail surrounding

Barn House

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Pig Pen!

Exchange Swimming Pools

4.8

(6 reviews)

44.0 mi

The Exchange Pool saved our Covid Summer! Our family has been going to Exchange Pool for two…read moresummers now. A great family atmosphere. The Exchange Pool went above and beyond during the 2020 summer with Covid precautions. Clean, careful, and professional. I look forward to returning 2021.

It's the little pool that could. Yeah, it's not exactly luxurious and if you are used to…read morehigh-falutin' pools like at the Tennis Club you might not be exactly impressed but it serves a vital purpose for the community and with reasonable memberships you can be okay that there isn't a snack bar and upscale amenities or a baby pool WITH a fountain. It's been home for the Cyclones , a local swim-team for kids preschool-12th grade, which keeps them conditioned, learning and honing their strokes and developing team building skills. This experience has been invaluable to many in the community. They have ample room for adult swimmers during adult swim. The kids all look like they are having a great time whenever I have been there.

Sandling Beach at Falls Lake

4.8

(6 reviews)

23.3 mi

The beach is spotless, with no trash anywhere. You'll see a few hair ties and bottle caps, but…read morenothing major. The sand is coarse because of scattered pebbles and bits of wood, so bring floppers for comfort. The water is clean and safe. Two large buildings are available for changing and showering. Picnic tables sit under the trees, and grills are open for cooking. The park has multiple trails, a children's playground, and it's dog‑friendly for walking. Entrance fees: $10 per vehicle, $5 for seniors.

Sandling is a man made beach within Falls Lake State Park. They charged $10 for the holiday…read moreweekend entrance fee. Sandling is accessible to the fire pits for barbecuing and is very small. Perfect for families and small children. You can access the beach on Creedmoor Rd. This was the perfect place for a convenient beach day 4th of July weekend. It saved me the 4 hour trip to Bear Island. I arrived early around 10:30 a.m. and there were no crowds. We camped out near the showers and bathrooms. This park is perfectly lined with trees in abundance. Perfect for barbecuing. We enjoyed our morning picnic and the water was very relaxing. I appreciate how clean the sand area was and the garbage was well organized as well. I brought my mother who is 72 and I had concerns about the proximity of the restrooms and showers and overall access. I was relieved to discover how convenient the beach access was for those with mobility impairment and disabilities. There are no pets allowed and no alcohol permitted. I watched the park rangers escort someone with a pit bull to the parking lot to return home and a woman was asked to dump out several beer cans. You have been warned. They run a tight ship here. I plan to return throughout the remainder of the summer months.

View of the beach from the sand. (Cloudy at this time)

Lake Beach

Beachfront

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Ty W.

15 years ago

This school is great, I drive from Wilson 3 times a week to attend because what I get out of it is worth the hour drive. Both of my parents were martial artists so I have been into and loved the arts since I was a child. I have studied TKD, Shotokan, Jujitsu, Kickboxing, and Kung Fu. Me, I study the arts for self defense, to defend the life of my friends and family and here I get the added tools to do that. This is not a "traditional" dojo, bowing upon entrance is optional and respect is not measured by bowing to the instructor so is not required. Classes are spent teaching the student the fastest and most efficient means of stopping and disabling an attacker. Training is very personalized in that Soke Cobb works with each person's body mechanics and we are not taught that this is the way we have done it for 1,000 years and it worked for the founder of our system so it will work for you. This is one of the few schools that welcomes me challenging why are we doing this? What effect will this produce? I have even on occasion asked the instructor to prove it, witch he is always prepared and willing to do with no hard feelings (I will not go down as a courtesy). Children's classes strongly enforce character development and respect, my daughter loves it. This is a self defense school so it is not about finding your spiritual inner self and finding peace, I go to church for that. Soke Cobb is a great guy as are the people I work out with in his class. Everyone is made to feel welcome and part of the group weather you are 18 or 80. After shopping a lot of the schools in the area this I have to say that as far as training for a survival situation on the street this is the school you want. read more

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