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.

From the owner: Professional and Friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defenseread more

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.

Impressed! Not only by the two facilities' size, cleanliness, and amenities, the professor, other…read moreinstructors, and GM/wife/Fabiana provide a most warm, hospitable environment. We heard about this studio from our local high school wrestling coach who has a 2nd degree BJJ black belt. HIS instructor learned from Prof Godoi, who's not only impressive with a 6th degree BJJ black belt and multiple IBJJF championships, but also a very warm, engaging, and encouraging instructor to our 6 yo gray belt son. We're excited for our son to continue learning from Prof. Godoi and fellow G13 students and instructors.

After moving to Raleigh, I had to find a new Jiu Jitsu school and G13 was my top choice after…read morevisiting three others. I was looking for high-quality instruction, a great community, and convenient class times, and G13 exceeded my expectations in all three areas. Professor Roberto Godoi, the founder, has an incredible amount of knowledge and is a fantastic teacher. All teachers at the school are some of the best I've ever encountered. The lessons are structured and easy to digest, and the community is welcoming and supportive. There are classes in the evenings and early mornings to accommodate busy schedules. The school is also welcoming to women and features a safe and clean environment. Overall, I highly recommend G13 for anyone looking for a top-notch Jiu Jitsu school in Raleigh.

Awesome instruction, great facility and friendly people! If you're looking to learn to defend…read moreyourself or be a competitive athlete there is space for you here.

Our kids have been taking lessons here for a while now and they both really enjoy it. The…read moreinstructors are professional, knowledgeable and treat their students well. I would definitely recommend this gym to anyone interested in combat sports.

Triangle Jiu-Jitsu is a fantastic place to train, no matter what your experience level is. I…read morestarted training with Seth Shamp in Feb. 2011. Though I wrestled in high school and dabbled in karate, neither of those prepared me for how much I'd enjoy practicing jiu-jitsu. Seth has a genuine passion for the art and a gift for teaching, which makes him extremely effective as an instructor. Besides being detail-oriented with instruction, Seth is also good at tailoring his teaching to your skill and experience level. This helps new students like me see how fascinating the big picture of jiu-jitsu is, while at the same time refining advanced techniques among the more experienced students. Jiu-jitsu is very addictive because it presents both interesting mental and strenuous physical challenges. That makes it a terrific workout as well as a fun art to practice. Seth has created a school that makes training a pleasure. No matter if you've never grappled before or if you've developed skills over some years in the art of jiu-jitsu, you can learn a lot from Seth -- and have a great time doing it.

Great people, great instruction, great gym! If your thinking of training jiujitsu in Durham this is…read morethe place.

I loved my time in this gym! All of the coaches were very nice and professional and they really…read moremake sure you get a great workout in. It's a very welcoming environment. I will definitely be back for my next class!

Off the bat, I came here specifically for Muay Thai, so can't comment on the others…read more So, I'm kind of having a hard time with this review. They are super, super nice people... but it's just not quite there. I've been to a bunch of better and worse Muay Thai gyms, and this place falls somewhere in the bottom. 1. Quality. This is really the biggest issue; nobody there is really qualified to teach Muay Thai. One of the trainers is a (lovely!) kid of 17 or 18 who just does not have enough experience, and the other is an older man who just has no muay thai skills. I never did see any of the trainers listed on their website teach anything. I know this is the East Coast and not the most metropolitan area, but even basics are not really there. There are no drills and pretty much no technical work. Lots of long combinations that don't always make sense, and not strenuous enough to count as a workout. Even worse, what's going on is frequently quite unsafe. There is a lot of training without proper gear (shin guards, hand wraps etc) and way too much hard sparing for people's level of ability. We all get it, it's martial arts, but what it should not be is people walking out of there with bruises everywhere because they've been whaling on each other or doing kicks without pads. 2. Rates. These are pretty high for what you get, and come with a 2x a week maximum. Once you're there you can take more than one class, but it still sucks that you basically have to pack all workouts into two days rather than being able to come when you want to. So you basically need another gym to work out at. 3. Scheduling and space. The classes are all at 6 and 7pm, which, for someone who works, is just really tough. Which means that unless you're actively in a class, as above, you need another gym. 4. Facilities. This might be a personal gripe, but it stops it from being a 'real' gym in my eyes - there are no showers. This means that there is no way to go work out, and then do anything else outside of go home and shower. Also... this is picky, but their heavy bags are not filled correctly and thus provide very little resistance and are too soft, and I remember someone saying about one of the bags that it had 'something hard inside' which, again, is quite unsafe, and kind of makes me wonder if they even know what it's filled with...? So... in summary. I can't really recommend it. It just doesn't feel like a safe space that's conducive to either learning or working out.

Moved here from California just over a year ago and was looking for an academy to keep my training…read moregoing. I read reviews of many in the area, Spangler BJJ was very close to my place and reviews were great so I went to check it out. I walked in and was really impressed with the welcome I received, how comfortable it felt and how clean the academy was. Those 3 things are very important to me. I am very glad I walked in those doors that day. Professor Spangler is very detailed and extremely patient. He has opened my eyes and mind so much. He has shown me that there is so much more than self defense BJJ. I am a bigger guy so learning things like spider guard and being comfortable with it is a huge for me. Professor Spangler goes out of his way to help tune a technique so that it suits either your body type or your flexibility limitations. Top notch. The class format is wonderful and class length is perfect. Just the right amount of technique drilling and rolling. Professor Spangler is a huge part in what makes this place wonderful but he is not it. The folks I train with are just amazing. Everyone has been wonderful from day one, I just can't thank them enough for the support in helping my Jiu-Jitsu game. Thank you everyone. Anyone looking to start training or looking for a new academy, walk in the doors of Spangler Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you will be very glad you did.

All the coaches have been great for myself and my two children. They have been able to grow…read morephysically, mentally and emotionally. Coach Spangler has been there for the children and adult for support, advice and coaching in tournaments. Classes are spread out in the day for adult before or after work; especially the afternoon class that's at the same time as the kids class so parents can take a class too. We couldn't ask for a better place for us to learn Jiu Jitsu. If you are ever interested, don't hesitate to stop by and ask for a trial; even if you question if this is the right fit for you or your child.

Best dojo ever! I came in as a beginner, and I'm already learning so much. The instructors are…read moreawesome.

Great instruction, great environment and the most welcoming community I could have asked for. The…read moreteam at PAMA makes it impossible not to keep coming back.

An awesome team and environment to train in. Glayton's instruction is fantastic and focused with…read moreeach day's technique building upon the previous techniques we learned. I am always learning new ways to connect positions together and refine my game. I am grateful to be part of this gym and train with some of the best BJJ practitioners in the RDU area!

The owner is an absolute jerk. Acts like you are bothering him when he has to train you AFTER YOU…read moreHAVE PAID HIM TO DO SO. Didn't finish the six month membership or prepaid training sessions.