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Embrace Martial Arts
“After spending 5 years at our first gym in florida we moved here to Wake Forest, unsure that we would find a new BJJ family like the one we left behind, we tried Embrace.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Wake Forest, NC
3 of these gyms are based in Wake Forest; the others serve Wake Forest from towns including Raleigh (12 mi), Cary (21 mi) and Knightdale (11 mi).
16 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Raleigh Brazilian Jiujitsu and Muay Thai
- Fitness
- Discipline
- Learn
“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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Inmortales MMA
- Compete
- Confidence
- Muay Thai
“Whether you're a fighter looking to seriously compete, someone who has an interest in combat sports, or someone just looking to learn self defense while getting in a solid workout, this gym will give you exactly what you're looking for.”
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Sword Circle-Llc
“Its a great, family like community, where everyone treats even the newest people like good friends, while still being an amazing educational program.”
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Wake Forest Christian Karate & Kobudo
- Sensei
“The teacher, Sensei Brown, does an excellent job teaching and he has become a personal life long friend and mentor, as well as some of the other teachers who were once students but have progressed far enough to teach.”
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Scorpion's School of Martial Arts
“My youngest son was the first student when this school opened, and my middle son and myself took classes soon after.”
The 24 gyms listed for Wake Forest, 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: Wake Forest, NC
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,693 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (87%) and communication (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 16 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Why are some gyms here outside Wake Forest?
3 of the 24 gyms sit inside Wake Forest. The rest come from other towns inside 25 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
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Peck's Taekwondo America
“Having been her student for almost 17 years now, I have admired her ability to turn the crankiest kids and most timid adults in to fine amateur athletes.”
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Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts
“As someone who has spent three years at Pendergrass Academy, I can confidently say that it's more than just a place to train; it's a vibrant community.”
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Lee Brothers Martial Arts
“I've seen my grandson listen, focus, pay attention better, and grow into a respectful young man while being physically active and learning Tae Kwon Do.”
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Championship Martial Arts
- Adult
- Discipline
- Shihan
“Students from young "Leadership Lions" to multi-black belts find challenge for every skill level underpinned with an always changing Lesson of the Month, tailored to the student.”
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Master Chang's Martial Arts
“My boys are 3rd degree tkd Black Belts, My husband is a 2nd degree tkd Black Belt, 1st Degree hapkido Black Belt, and I am a 2nd Degree Black Belt in a mixed style and now refocusing on tkd.....”
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Elite Fire Taekwondo
- Motivate
- Communication
- Respect
“Our son started TKD at 3 years of age and worked his way through the "little kids'" curriculum until January, when he graduated to the "big kids'" group.”
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Bushido USA Dojo
- Train
- Belt
- Karate
“In summary, if you're looking for a place to train martial arts with excellent instructors, a welcoming atmosphere, and a supportive community, Bushio USA Dojo is a very good choice.”
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Hometown Martial Arts
- Classes
- Knowledge
- Train
“I have been working with coach Trevor and Coach Talia for years, my daughter just started her Muay Thai journey 2 months ago and she has made so much progress!”
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Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga
- Skills
- Job
- Learned
“I took the Becoming a Dangerous Woman seminar with Darren and it was absolutely amazing - jam packed with lots of useful information and moves/techniques.”
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G13 Brazilian JIU Jitsu HQ US: Martial Arts
“The kids class has been a fun alternative to video gaming for a group of boys in our neighborhood-so glad their trying new experiences and doing some self care too!”
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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
- Discipline
- Understand
- BJJ
“It didn't take long to begin to feel the sense of community, and the instruction has been forgiving for a beginner but still one of the hardest things I've ever done.”
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Quest Martial Arts Raleigh
- Self-Defense
- Patience
- Classes
“Ninjutsu is a wonderful martial art, with a long Japanese lineage, and adaptations to be relevant to 21st century American life (we are not fighting wearing armor!”
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Black Belt World Inc
“My 7-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son started in February and it really is a great school, great discipline, great work and performance from all the teachers.”
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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
- Confidence
- Parents
- Learn
“She had been taking Tae Kwon Do at another school in Raleigh for almost two years and still didn't know how to punch or kick (but, to be fair, she's only 5).”
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East Cloud Kungfu
- Meditation
- Practice
- Learning
“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
- Tai Chi
- Skills
- Sensei
“We combine 3 styles of martial arts and when ranking up the teachers (and other students) help out in making sure that we understand and follow the concepts.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Wake Forest, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$75
Maximum cost
$380
National Average
$120
Avg Per Hour Rates
$50
$100
$150
Fair price range is based on 254 cost profiles
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