I've been to several gyms throughout my travels and it is easy to say, we are lucky to have Gracie…read moreRaleigh 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!

I can't say enough about how much Gracie Raleigh has impacted my life in positive ways…read more 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.

Great BJJ school. Instructors are friendly and knowledgeable. They work with you to get what you…read morewant out of the classes... whether it's for self defense, getting in shape, competing. etc. They also have karate classes for those interested in that as well. Give them a try if you are thinking of starting jiujitsu.

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I did a Drop in class with Professor John. Awesome guy, tons of knowledge with great details on how…read moreto perform each technique. Good group of guys and gals to roll with. Everyone is friendly to new faces. Definitely stopping through again. Thanks for letting me drop in for the night Professor! CMJJ Denton

Prof John is skilled, professional and has a great personality!…read more He was an excellent teacher with Caitlyn as a great assistant. My group had fun and learned some very valuable information on safety. I highly recommend this establishment.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Master Nathan Ray is exceptional. He is an excellent teacher and sensei. It's not everyday where…read moreyou can meet let alone learn from a two-time World Champion in Karate. Excellent place to teach your kids discipline, confidence, and respect.

I've been a casual Martial Arts and boxing enthusiast for many years, at age 60. I decided I needed…read moreto do something for me after being a breadwinner for many years. I decided for personal and health reasons to finally start attaining belts or rank. I couldn't have chosen a more passionate caring instructor than Master Nathan Ray. Young or Old you will love his personality, his patience, and his ability to build confidence and expertise in his students.