The trainers here are excellent they really push you to your full capability. Everyone is treated…read moreequal and fight flow has a great learning environment. You feel like family/team.

Been going here for about 9 months and it is by far the best gym in Raleigh. The head Muay Thai…read morecoach, Johnny Kru, is one the best coaches I have ever had. He really understands the sport and is passionate. You would be very lucky to have him as your instructor. The other coaches are all also amazing as well. Great place all around.

"Strike First! Strike Hard! No Mercy!"…read more If that is the kind of dojo you're looking for - go elsewhere. Courtesy. Integrity. Modesty. Perseverance. Indomitable Spirit. Honesty. Courage. Those are the virtues painted on the walls of Karate International West Raleigh. They are upheld in our dojo by Mr. Scott Weinberger and his staff. Not just by teaching, but by example. The word "Shihan" means "master teacher" in Japanese. That is the title Scott - a sixth degree black belt - has earned through years of both study and instruction. And it is a title that is well deserved. I, personally, have had the privilege of studying with a number of extremely talented martial artists - some of them even higher ranking than Scott. With no disrespect to any of those fine individuals, Shihan Weinberger is by far the best marital arts teacher I've ever had. Moreover, he and his staff have fostered a true sense of community at the dojo. Children, teens, seniors, moms and dads, and, yes, super fit, tough as nails warriors. We have them all. All skill levels, all walks of life, all are welcome. The air is charged with camaraderie, bonhomie, and good humor. Consider yourself warned. If you come to West Raleigh you will make friends. It's inescapable. So, what to expect? Your first one or two sessions will be awkward and you'll feel nervous or anxious. Everyone does. Give it three sessions. You can thank me later. You will get in shape. You will do plenty of push-ups. You will stretch. Your legs are going to be on fire some days. You'll be out of breath and want water. It'll never be overwhelming - again all skill and ability levels are present - but there is also no ceiling. How hard you can push yourself is up to you. You will do kata - a lot. You will spar - a lot. You will learn to fight and defend yourself. You'll do weapons practice. You will gain confidence. And you'll have fun doing it. Because the little secret the "No Mercy" crowd don't understand is that being a good person, surrounded by other good people, does not detract from becoming a good martial artist. It enhances it. Because you want to be here. Because you can trust your partners to keep you safe, while still pushing you excel. Because knowledge is shared, not hoarded. Because - with time and practice - you will come to not just know and respect those virtues painted on the wall - you will come to embody them.

I was visiting my friend for her belt ceremony and sensei Scott mentioned giving a free month to…read moreanyone who joined that day so I did. I'm 22. Started this and really got involved and interested because of Scott. Without a doubt the greatest teacher/coach I've ever had. He made me feel comfortable with being new to the sport, and taught me real life scenarios where what I learned would be applicable. I'd recommend this specific dojo to anyone even remotely interested in martial arts.

Welcoming environment, trainers are well knowledgeable, went there to check it out, after my first…read moretraining section I signed up immediately. Remy breaks down boxing to its simplest form. I would highly recommend this gym to anybody.

This a real boxing gym, which is very hard to come across. Have been going here for a while now &…read morelove it more every time I am there. Coach Remy has a created an environment that is truly focused on helping you get better, not only at boxing, but as a person as well.

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.

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.

Glenn Murphy over charges for products and services you can get from the main Systema HQ. Glenn…read morealso discriminates, lies, and invaded the privacy of students. I was injured in Glenn's class by a mistake of another student, Glenn had plenty of private and in class sessions with me, where I trained with him directly and with another instructor. During my experience with Glenn after injury, he searched my property and belongings while I was training, he insulted me, and he overcharged me for products. Not only did Glenn break the law, he also changed his narrative when I inquired about insurance for the injury I endured. Glenn initially encouraged my training and complimented me, he met my family and grandfather who saw us training together, as soon as I inquired about other insurance information/injury liability issues, Glenn decided to call me mental. My parents found out about this and encouraged me to sue him. Glenn also agreed to forward information to the founders of Systema that I had preorganized as a courtesy to them. He lied and kept it for himself. Glenn also searched through my phone while asking me to face the wall and do an exercise, I turned around and caught him browsing my phone. Our family invited Systema in our home, my doctors encouraged my training for recovery with my ACL tear, and in the end Glenn cowered with insults and discrimination. https://easternnc.app.bbb.org/complaint/view/11147125/c/h99t9c Glenn will not succeed in holding his faulty business, or in censoring individuals he has directly wronged. 0/5 stars, needs to be banned.

What a great group! Glenn is a fantastic, thoughtful instructor and the students he attracts are…read morepatient, curious and really motivated to learn. I'd visited NC Systema a few months ago and loved the learning environment. Now that I've moved to the area, one of the first things I did was sign up for regular training. Exited to study with these instructors alongside very cool students too.

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.

Our 10 year old son has really enjoyed his time at Karate International! It's a great community of…read morededicated folks looking to improve themselves. He can struggle to keep focused, but has been eager to keep trying at karate.

We have had an incredible experience with Karate International of Apex. There are not enough kind…read morewords to say about both Sensei Houston and Ms. Celie. They not only delivered on a great environment for our children, Cole and Logan but also were attentive and welcoming. They have been excellent in communicating and keeping us parents informed at all times and were always there to reach out to with any questions. It is evident from the first moment you meet Sensei Houston how important it is to him and Ms. Celie to ensure every customer, child and family member is treated with the highest level of customer service. Rather than treating you as just a client it is more like dealing with a friend. Thanks again for everything you have done for our Twins! We will continue to recommend you to everyone we know.