Peck's Taekwondo America
“Everyone there makes you feel like you're part of a community and is truly there to help you grow, learn and love the art of TKD!”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Raleigh, NC
24 gyms listed · all 24 in Raleigh · 21 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts
“I dropped in while working in Raleigh and found myself sharing the mats with some incredibly kind and capable training partners.”
Lee Brothers Martial Arts
“Our daughters' recent engagement in the training program at Lee brothers has yielded a remarkable and unexpected surge in their confidence.”
Master Chang's Martial Arts Headquarters
“Master Chang's has been a great place for kids to be learning and having fun at the same time.”
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Gracie Raleigh
“Coach Karl and his team does a fantastic job making the classes fun yet still disciplined and interactive while teaching them to respect each other and themselves.”
Irongrip Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I trained under Glayton for a few years and having been to multiple gyms in different states it has been a challenge to find someone of the same caliber in not only skill but teaching abilities.”
The 24 gyms listed for Raleigh, NC teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Raleigh, NC
All 24 gyms we list here are in Raleigh itself. We have 32 gyms in Raleigh on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,378 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 21 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which gyms listed for Raleigh show a timetable online?
All 24 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
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Hometown Martial Arts
“From the very start, Talia made me feel welcomed and that sentiment remains.”
Bushido USA Dojo
“The discipline, the exercise, the fun and the leadership of sensei is top notch.”
Elite Fire Taekwondo
“Although she was young, watching her step away from taekwondo was a very tough decision that Master Houman and Master Neshat were beyond supportive of, which helped a lot”
Quest Martial Arts Raleigh
“I like it here since at least 2 years and sensei Brian is very nice I hope I can make it here again”
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Raleigh
“I have been training at Royce Gracie Academy for about ten years and at 74 years old, I am probably their oldest student.”
Atos Brazilian JIU Jitsu Raleigh
“The instructor is fantastic, and they've not only learned so much but have also gained a great deal of confidence since joining.”
Raleigh Brazilian Jiujitsu and Muay Thai
“I've been a student here for over a year and it's been an amazing experience!”
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Energy Kidz
“Mike really understands children while keeping gymnastics fun and having them learning new skills at the same time.”
Krav Maga Raleigh
“The best training in the triangle, easily some of the most knowledgeable trainers you will work with.”
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Bushiken Karate Saint-Cyr Dojo
“What makes Bushiken truly special is its family atmosphere—Sensei Marvin has students who started as kids and are now adults helping teach the next generation.”
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East Cloud Kungfu
“Right now I'm more into the internal arts styles of Taiji and Qigong, and the teachers here are a rare embodiment of these advanced practices.”
Red Sun Academy
“If you're looking for a nice atmosphere to try martial arts, or you want to expand your knowledge, then I truly can't recommend Red Sun Academy enough”
Kicks Tae Kwon Do
“Our daughter started not long ago and she is excited for class every week.”
Endeavor Martial Arts
“And puts thought into his lessons for the students to get the most out of their classes.”
White Tiger Taekwondo & Martial Arts
“Along with regular TKD workouts, I've seen students training in Wing Chun, Muay Thai, Indonesian Silat, Filipino Kali, Jiu Jitsu, Hapkido, and other systems.”
Geoff Balme's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Geoff is very likeable and a good instructor.”
Chinese Shao-Lin Center of Raleigh
“He's a compassionate badass that's super patient and a top notch teacher.”
Tigers Black Belts
“He's learning what it means to be a respectful opponent, the value of practice and paying attention, and even how to lose gracefully and bounce back stronger”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Raleigh
- “Meeting goals and earning new belts gives my son a lot of pride and confidence, and he loves the challenge of working toward these higher levels and new skills.” — from a review of Elite Fire Taekwondo
- “My kid has been going only for half a year and what a great progress and impressive performance today at his belt test.” — from a review of Kicks Tae Kwon Do
- “The instructors are patient and caring. My son has learned more than just taekwondo, he’s learned about respect, integrity, and discipline.” — from a review of Peck's Taekwondo America
- “My kids love coming to the dojo every class and they have really improved since they started a few months ago.” — from a review of Bushiken Karate Saint-Cyr Dojo
- “This is one of the best decisions I've made for my kids in helping build confidence, friendships and overall discipline.” — from a review of Master Chang's Martial Arts Headquarters
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