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.

Great gym, world class instructors, even better people. Could not ask for a better facility for my…read morefamily to train.

Started classes here a little over a month ago and it's been amazing!! I look forward to each class…read moreand two of my kids go here as well and they love it too! The professors are extremely knowledgeable and it's a privilege to be able to learn from all of them, especially Roberto. Will be loyal to this place for years to come.

I love it here. Welcoming environment with good instructors. I always leave completely drenched…read morefrom an hour of intense exercise. I'm finally feeling confident in my ability to land a kick or punch with impact. Now to keep at it.

Awful management. Also, the Owner/Trainer is falsely representing herself as a fairtex fighter. The…read morelist goes on-and-on from everyone I've spoken to about this.

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.

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.

Amazing intrustructors with a family friendly enviornment. The members are true athletes with an…read moreintesity to fight without the ego or punk attitude. They take training seriously and have a respect for eachother and the art.

From the owner: Rafael Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo instruction for individuals,…read morefamilies, and anyone looking to better their lives. Our school has become a reference for physical education, character development, self-defense, and world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. Our friendly, clean, and progress-oriented environment allow students to have a challenging, inspirational, and warm learning and training experience that makes them feel like coming back. It doesn't matter if you want to learn self-defense, lose weight, relieve stress, complement the education of your kids, or further develop your fighting skills -- we are confident you will find us to be an exciting and challenging place that will allow you to achieve your goals!

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.

This is an amazing BJJ gym with awesome instructors. It is very clean, welcoming and I always have…read morea positive experience here.

Love the family friendly location. My son always looks forward to coming and has a good time…read moretraining here. His confidence has improved since starting to come here and "have a good time with friends" his words.

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.

I appreciate the work and discipline that Mr. B and the staff put in their students. My daughter is…read morenow a first degree black belt student, but without the support and encouragement from Mr. B and staff she wouldn't have made it thus far. She's been a student for past three years. She also met some very nice friends there and enjoyed coming to practice with them. Definitely recommend Fuquay Vision Martial Art 100%.

Our daughter absolutely loves going to class every week. She has learned so much about martial…read morearts, hard work, and discipline so from the outstanding instructors.