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Peck's Taekwondo America
“Our children have flourished under their leadership: one in gaining some much-needed confidence and the other learning more self-awareness and control.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Raleigh, NC
24 gyms listed · all 24 in Raleigh · 18 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts
“Not only are they highly skilled practitioners, but they also possess the rare ability to effectively communicate complex techniques in a way that is accessible to students of all levels.”
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Lee Brothers Martial Arts
“When we scouted the Raleigh area we saw Lee Brothers and remarked that wouldn't it be nice if our then-6-yr-old could continue his taekwondo at a school like this.”
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Master Chang's Martial Arts
“The instructors truly understand child development and help them not only with learning valuable mental/emotional and physical skills but also creating awareness.”
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Bushido USA Dojo
- Classes
- Karate
- Sensei Juan
“The dojo costs are much more reasonable than two other taekwondo places we tried, classes are unlimited without day restrictions, and the location is very convenient to North Hills.”
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Elite Fire Taekwondo
- Leadership
- Respect
- Discipline
“He and I will be testing for our first degree black belt in a few weeks and we are both so proud of this accomplishment and plan to continue on to the goal of higher degrees!”
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 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,542 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (90%), professionalism (85%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 18 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 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; 15 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
- Competitive
- Train
- MMA
“Our daughters love coming here and appreciate the quality of training that's comfortable for all ages and skill levels but advanced enough to challenge them”
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Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Raleigh
“You will not find higher caliber people anywhere else, nor will you find a group of people and instructors who are as invested in your success, not only jiu jitsu but also in life, as the people at Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Raleigh.”
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Irongrip Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Skills
- BJJ
- Community
“Showed up to a trial class after missing the sign up link, and Glayton (head instructor) came out and talked to me for 20+ minutes before even taking my first class.”
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Quest Martial Arts Raleigh
- Sensei
- Classes
- Adults
“Bryan is a master in the practice of To-Shi Do Ninjutsu, but also a master at teaching it, to any age, at any level, helping everybody he works with succeed.”
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Raleigh Brazilian Jiujitsu and Muay Thai
- Hapkido
- Learn
- Environment
“Amazing facility,amazing staff,the people I trained with were great, everyone's trying to help each other improve and take each other to the next level.”
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Energy Kidz
“They offer recreational gymnastics, competitive cheerleading, competitive gymnastics, recreational trampoline and tumbling, competitive trampoline and tumbling, tumbling classes, karate, dance, and summer camps.”
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Bushiken Karate Saint-Cyr Dojo
- Respect
- Learn
- Adults
“I will definitely drive from the Charlotte area again for the opportunity to learn and train with the Bushiken Karate and surrounding schools in the future.”
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East Cloud Kungfu
- Teens
- Learning
- Our Son
“Overall, we love the school and highly recommend it if you are looking for a martial arts program that is a great workout, inclusive community and and positive environment!”
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Red Sun Academy
- Knowledge
- Sensei
- Train
“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.”
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ZR Team Raleigh/Cary
- Hobbyist
- Professor
- Atmosphere
“Bonus, we have access to the other nearby ZR teams and that's great for me considering I'm a contractor and not sure where I'll be in Wake county from week to week.”
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Kicks Tae Kwon Do
“Our son goes to their after school program, and I could not be happier with the way they take care of him and work with him in so many ways - the Tae Kwon Do, of course, but also character, work habits, and his homework itself.”
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Geoff Balme's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“I spent the first 4 years of my Jiu-Jitsu Journey with Geoff Balme.”
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White Tiger Taekwondo & Martial Arts
- Team
- Black Belt
- Masters
“Each demo team rotation is for six months and I get to perform at birthday parties, local and school functions and even march in the Cary Christmas parade.”
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Gracie Raleigh
- Muay Thai
- Jiu Jitsu
- Environment
“The coaches are top-notch, the facility is outstanding (ample mat space and very clean), and my teammates are spectacular (high-level, safe, willing to help prepare for competition, and lifelong friends).”
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Chinese Shao-Lin Center of Raleigh
- Sifu
- Practicing
- Kung fu
“Sifu is one brilliant and patient guy, doesn't matter which part of the form or which form you ask him or how many time you ask him, he always answer with smiles”
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Beale's Combatives
- Knowledge
- Goals
“I am working on a biography on Yoshihiro Uchida, San Jose State University's 101-year-old judo coach, and Kevin has been great in helping me with my research on the history of judo and martial arts in the United States since World War II.”
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Aikido of Raleigh
“The instruction is of high quality, and all of the instructors are patient with the development of their students.”
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RDU Wing Chun School
- Feel
“Great school, lots of students, practical explanations of why and how something works or doesn't, working with so many students you get a nice feel for different sized opponents and those living in the area can really take your training far here if y...”
Martial Arts Training Services in Raleigh, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$93
Maximum cost
$471
National Average
$149
Avg Per Hour Rates
$62
$124
$186
Fair price range is based on 460 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Raleigh
- “Perfect environment for families, instructors are awesome, patient, professional and helpful….I see great changes with child’s confidence, discipline and potential since he started classes with them.” — from a review of Lee Brothers Martial Arts
- “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
- “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
- “High recommendation for Bushido USA Dojo! A professional class without an intimidating environment.” — from a review of Bushido USA Dojo
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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