Best Self-Defense Classes in Raleigh, NC

“My daughter who is 6 is still trying to understand what a push up is, and in general trying to understand how to make her body do what the old students are doing and coach helps her and guides her to succeed.”

“For those that are looking for a new hobby for themselves or their kids: In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I have found an intricate game that is extremely challenging and fun to play, a full-body-workout that will make you leaner and more limber, and a useful...”

“He has helped me drop weight from 225 to 200; he has helped me progress from a Level 1 trainee who didn't know how to throw a punch to a Level 3 student who can spar now; and outside of Krav, he has prepared me for multiple Tough Mudders.”

“The instructor's teacher, Roy Suenaka, is one of the few remaining people who was an uchi deshi to O'Sensei himself.”

“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.”

“The first thing I noticed was the cleanliness— you could tell the owners cared about the well-being of their students and focused on the little things (mints, hair ties, snacks) that went a long way.”

“We appreciated Rich's solid background and experience as not only a police officer and marine, but a husband and dad who seems genuinely interested in helping others protect themselves and their families.”

“I'll admit, I was dreading having to take the class and thought I already knew everything that I needed to know, but I was completely wrong.”

“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.”

“My primary goals were fitness, and in the past three months (with diet) I have been able to reduce my weight 20 lbs attending the Cardio fitness class, and honestly most of the other classes because I have an unlimited membership and I'm a single guy...”

“This is one of the best school i have ever gone to that teaches a Varity of different techniques and are very very affected the teacher is nice soke mark Murdoc and he is very skilled and knows what he is doing”

“To me, this was ridiculous, as I was expeditionary forces in Operation Enduring Freedom, a Team Leader for a military Special Response Team (SRT), trained with the Navy SEA Ls, was a Range Safety Officer, and a qualified Armorer.”

“When I joined, I was in really bad physical shape and had some mental health issues from years of bartending, but after working with Karim (a personal trainer/boxing coach) and taking both the TFL and Gracie Jiu Jitsu classes, I've become substantial...”

“The instructors are worlds class, the class composition is diverse enough to have any kind of roll you are looking for, from competition intensity to chill while still not feeling like you are crowded on the mat.”