Best Self-Defense Classes Near You

“Through a structured class process, effective education is provided, children can learn how to train themselves while improving their confidence, happiness, respect, relationships, etc.”

“Whether you are a beginner or have experience, you'll find that there is a lot to learn (take downs, self-defense, techniques, submissions, little tricks that make a big difference, etc).”

“I have been doing drop ins and haven't had a membership in a few years, but I will very likely be paying for a membership as soon as I can do more than 1 class a week, but now I just can't.”

“I've gone to a few gyms in the Raleigh area to train kickboxing/Muay Thai and my own personal experience training at Apex Martial Arts Center has been miles beyond the other gyms.”

“Definitely recommend the class to anyone who is interested in being a conceal carry holder, especially if they have little to no experience with handguns.”

“I found Extreme Martial Arts about a year ago when we enrolled my 5 y/o granddaughter to join their basic ninjas class and since then has moved up to advanced ninjas.”

“Everyone was inspired by him to strive for excellence, and this month my son participated in his first tournament, winning two gold medals from the two events in which he participated.”

“It is a bit of a drive for me but it is absolutely worth it to have my kids learning jiujitsu from a great instructor in a safe and welcoming environment.”

“I am now moving to Florida in large part so that I can continue to train with master Toco and his instructors so that I may grow to be the best possible martial artist and person I can be.”

“From Boxing and Muay Thai to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Gi or No Gi, this place offers a great place and environment to train and simply get in shape and meet like minded people or learn to fight and defend yourself.”

“They have been well prepared as they have moved up to the rank of red/black belts under the guidance of the Vasquez's and their highly trained blackbelt assistants.”

“I was the one who had to Spar with a brown belt that had three stripes lol he hit me in my face well it did not end well for him I had him in the Fatal position lol I boy was never to hit a girl in the face I defined myself lol.”

“Self defense and martial arts techniques are taught alongside character building blocks such as perseverance, self control, humility, self esteem, discipline, strength of will, and more.”