I've been to several gyms throughout my travels and it is easy to say, we are lucky to have Gracie Raleigh in our area. They have a plethora of knowledgeable coaches, with all different styles of rolling and body type. My kids attended the gym as well and the kids program keep engaged and disciplined. Drop on by and give it a shot! read more

I can't say enough about how much Gracie Raleigh has impacted my life in positive ways. Whether you're looking to compete, learn self defense, or just find a community of people who all want to better themselves- this is your place. The facility is always extremely clean, the staff is friendly and responsive, and there is a sense of community when you walk through the doors. read more

Have been going to Gracie Raleigh for a little over a year now. The instructors have all been very professional and the facility is awesome. The camaraderie among the students is a great feature as well, with very good sportsmanship among them. They have been very accommodating to friends looking to try out and family stopping by to train as well. 10/10 recommend read more

Gracie Raleigh has changed my life! From the first class, I was hooked. The sport, the atmosphere, the comradery, the incredible caliber of the BJJ & Muy Thai instructors, everything here is top notch. I wish I would have found this sport earlier in life so I would have had more time but I'm here now and the team has always incredibly patient and supportive with me and all the new students. The coaches and people who train at this gym are fun, relaxed and do a great job of making new comers to the sport/gym feel welcome. Being relaxed enough to have good time and not take yourself too seriously while still pushing a competitive pace is a hard balance to keep but these guys have figured it out. Gracie Raleigh and the crew have become like a second family and my favorite way to spend my free time. Give it a shot and I bet it will be yours too. read more

Gracie Raleigh - New Gi, Who Dis? - Kickboxing Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Excellent place for kids to learn Jiu Jitsu. The coaches are awesome! The kids learn Jiu Jitsu, discipline and respectfulness all while having fun! My kids learn so much and always look forward to going to the class. The kids are encouraged to do well at school and that is just as important as learning Jiu Jitsu. I rarely give five stars but I don't have anything negative to say about this place! read more

I've nearly completed one month of jiu jitsu at Gracie and it has been incredible! Everyone has been so helpful! This journey has been one I have wanted to start for a while now and I couldn't have picked a better place! The coaches are knowledgeable as well as patient and I have made lots of new friends who are willing to help me learn as well. If you are like me and a little hesitant to begin, let me assure you, Gracie Raleigh is the place to go! read more

You won't find a better gym for Bjj, I can guarantee that. I'm just 6 months, I've learned how to defend myself with techniques no one else would know unless they trained. It's the most fun and addicting sport out there in my opinion and I wouldn't want to learn anywhere else. read more

Awesome place run but some credited instructors. THIS IS THE PLACE TO TRAIN AT IN RALEIGH.... whenever im in town this is the place I go out of my way for... great energy and as always great training read more

Brandon, Karl and the team at Gracie Raleigh are as good as it gets for martial arts training. Coming from a "traditional" martial arts background (tang soo do) many years ago, I had no idea what to expect. While nothing is just handed to you here, the team and the community guide and support students in reaching their personal goals, staying safe and learning proper technique for self defense and competition. Two months in and I look forward to every class and feel very comfortable on the mat (even when learning hard lessons...) Choosing Gracie Raleigh was definitely right for me. read more

I read about gracie jujitsu helping children defend against bullying and also being a great resource to help bullies themselves. As my child had been chronically bullied by her sister, extended family and in school, she had the worst of both worlds: she was a target and as a defense mechanism had adopted bullying behaviors. So I cut out all toxic relatives, decided to homeschool, and was overjoyed to find the was a gracie studio right here in Raleigh. We enrolled her in the children's class, bought the hundred dollar gi, and started attending. The regular children's class instructor had no business teaching kids from what I saw; his star pupil took my daughter down out of nowhere and refused to let her go until I intervened before class even began one day, and feeling threatened and at risk immediately triggered aggressiveness and disruption during class time which the instructor did nothing to correct; she pushed another little boys face into the mat that day making him cry and I was so horrified we did not return after instructor did nothing to either protect or teach that little boy or to correct my child. There was another instructor who filled in one day that handled the class beautifully, was watchful throughout, and even told my daughter she would be suspended from a week of classes if she continued to misbehave and like magic, she responded to firm, helpful guidance and immediately tuned in to the lesson. Unfortunately, he was not the kids' regular instructor and her behavior degraded under the regular instructor. I can't speak to adult classes, but as for children, if your child had no issues with focus or behavior or trauma, they may be ok. If your child has any of the problems that gracie jujitsu claims to help with, I'd definitely look elsewhere. read more

I enrolled my son, Aidan, at Gracie after due diligence. I was looking for a place with solid reviews and coaching staff. I also knew Gracie was strong for promoting anti-bullying which carried a lot of weight. We took advantage of the one, free class and enrolled right away. Aidan has been a member since the beginning of Sept. We attend classes three x per week; not because I want him to, but because he wants to! He has blossomed under the leadership provided by Coach Evan and Amber. Coach Jose has been a welcome addition. Approximately two months after joining Gracie, Aidan witnessed one of his classmates being attacked by two other children on the school playground. Aidan is very quiet and usually keeps to himself, however, on this day he made the decision to help by putting himself between his friend and his attackers. When another jumped in, Aidan "held" the child until an adult could intervene. When Aidan told me about this after school, I was both proud and stunned. I owe this new found confidence to the lessons he has learned at Gracie and strongly support this facility! Also, Karl at the front desk is amazing. read more

This is an amazing gym. Great high quality instruction, great people and an amazing place to train. I've loved my experience at GR.

My 9 y/o child attended for a few months. The kids class instructor was charming but had poor control of the class. He wasn't able to competently answer questions about the curriculum or about how my child was progressing. I looked into TFTC Cary and Elevate Jiu Jitsu and found their kids instructors to be more qualified, with more experience working with children. I ultimately left and enrolled my child at TFTC Cary with Ms. Jordan Wise. I found both of those martial arts academies to be more family friendly than Gracie Raleigh. The area where the gym is located is also not the safest. The academy seems to be more tailored for adults than children. There is also a stark difference in the credentials and experiences of the owner vs. the kids instructor. I wish I had done a more thorough background into someone who would be teaching my child. While they shouldn't have a degree in early childhood education, they should have a competent understanding of effective child teaching methodologies. read more