Best Self-Defense Classes in Fayetteville, NC

“Coach Greg is able to meet the needs of BOTH the kids in the same class all while keeping the atmosphere fun and inviting for new kids, and still demanding enough for the more advanced kids which is wonderful.”

“I rolled with guy who just wanted to crush me and I rolled with guys who wanted to teach me and I was equally thankful for every one of them, because I learned different things from each of them.”

“Being here has been nothing but amazing, the training is high voltage, the vibe is fire, coach Greg, Matt, Este, Adrian and Erin will bring the best outta you and the rest of the class, is iron sharpening iron here!”

“Wether you are a newbie wanting to understand the basis of the art or you're an experienced practitioner looking to add new wrinkles to your game, you will not leave this gym unsatisfied.”

“This is a FANTASTIC place to take children so that they can gain great social skills and personally development within themselves the skills and abilities to defend themselves while learning about Jesus Christ and how great he truly is.”

“I trained at several locations and different academies before coming to ZR team Spring Lake and here I found my Jiu Jitsu home with high quality well trained instructors that are willing to share and impart their own knowledge for your success.”

“A considerable number of children attend karate training programs through Black Belt Leadership Academy; this alone is an incredible testament that shows just how well received their training methods are by children from ages three years old and up.”

“The instructor did good job teaching in a way we can understand and made sure the group executed well the methods learned.”

“They are awesome and VERY hospitable, I trained here for a couple of months and felt at home every night and learned so much from professor Abu and won three gold medals and a silver medal due to the hard training!!!”

“Teaching him many important life skills and helping him to realize the importance of hard work, dicipline, devotion, and striving to do the next right thing in life.”

“Whether you're just beginning (like I was) or picking up where you left off, the instructor is very knowledgeable and helpful and I would highly recommend to anyone!”

“After just shy of a year training, I've gone from being beaten like a child in white belt divisions to heel hooking, guillotining, armbaring, and strangling my way to victory in multiple intermediate no-gi matches.”

“As a parent, I love the flexibility in the weekly schedule, that the teachers give highly qualified training and the fact that my son leave practice with a smile every single time is all worth the time and cost we put into it.”

“John Schell provides world class instruction with attention to detail and comprehensive techniques for a complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu self-defense curriculum from a World Champion martial artist for both adults and children!”

“My daughter and I learned a lot, and I feel like the class equipped her with some useful skills and knowledge as a woman on a college campus should she ever need them.”

“There are currently 3 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts on staff (this is very rare in this area and a great luxury to have), so I never have to look far whenever I have a question or need help.”

“He'll meet you where you're at in life, he'll look beyond the exercises and curriculum to provide you a safe space, mentally and physically, he'll show you that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not just learning and executing the techniques during class, it's ...”

“Anytime I mention the defense classes, my children's faces light up with such excitement, eager to learn a new technique of defense, see their buddies and above all, have fun.”