Best Self-Defense Classes in Raleigh, NC

“He participates in the entry program Elite Embers and Master Houman is wonderful with the children, commanding their attention, engaging them, and motivating them.”

“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.”

“When I walked into IRONGRIP JIU JITSU as a beginner, I was treated like a friend not just from Glayton, the head instructor, but from his students as well.”

“As a former practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Hapkido, To Shin Do is a perfect martial art that incorporates several aspects of the aforementioned styles, plus as an added (huge) bonus, you get to learn how to fight using several Ninja weapons, inc...”

“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.”

“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.”

“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).”

“The instruction is of high quality, and all of the instructors are patient with the development of their students.”

“Not only is our son learning how to properly grapple, but Coach Sean also reinforces values we are teaching like being on time, being respectful to instructor/classmates, listening and being patient, being presentable with a clean gi and trimmed nail...”

“Just a heads up, they do show videos of women being attacked in order to explain how different moves that would help, but if you've been assaulted before, it could be a little triggering.”

“Training with Jae has been amazing, great person himself and trainer, he has helped me accomplish my goals that I have to lose weight and look fit, I've felt good about myself ever since, I learn new stuff every time I train with him boxing, worth tr...”

“Great teaching style for techniques, focuses on each student individually to help them where they struggle, and all around very motivating on the mats.”

“My elder son loved the party so much that he signed up for regular classes, where he learns not only martial arts skills, but also discipline, respect, kindness...”

“After wanting to do karate for so long we finally thought our little dude was ready and enrolled him at Revolution in February as a newbie and since then in the course of just a few months we've watched our little dude transform into a young man with...”

“We are very happy with the training given by his wonderful Shihan, which is builiding great self-discipline and sense of responsibility in my child too.”

“We are greatly thankful to the brilliant and excellent instructors ; Sensei Chris , Sensei Stefan , Sensei Chesseley for their guidance,motivation, dedication and teaching our boys the valuable life skills in a totally fun and motivating way.”

“Army Captain who served three combat tours, I highly recommend Family Self-Defense Training for any company or organization that wants its employees introduced to the first level of self-defense.”