I took the Concealed Carry course offered by Mr. Edmiston, and I must say that I learned a lot…read moreabout proper weapons handling and use through this course. Mr. Edmiston kept the class relevant, and further instructed me one on one when I needed help with targeting. I am a much more accurate shooter now, and knowledgeable about issues surrounding CC laws. I highly recommend tis course if you use or own handguns. Lloyd Moore

Went for the first time and had a great time love the way they teach. Great environment for a…read morebeginner and the people are very welcoming.

I took the "Becoming a Dangerous Woman" course and was impressed with how much I learned in just…read moreone class. I will absolutely sign up for more classes, and I recommend anyone who wishes to know how to defend themselves or others take classes here.

I took the "Becoming a Dangerous Woman" self defense class and was very impressed. The instructor…read moreis a gifted teacher and passionate about the subject. The class laser focuses on the most essential elements of self defense and gives plenty of hands on practice. I highly recommend it.

They teach Self Defense--what everyone needs! I just wish they were less expensive. I wish they…read morehad a "7 days for $7" type of deal, instead of $200 for 21 days to see if it is for me.

My 11 year old son and husband take classes here. I would HIGHLY recommended it. Jamie (owner) has…read morebeen so welcoming. She is positive and motivating while making class fun for all ages. I was worried that these classes might not be appropriate for an 11 year old, but her looks forward to it every week. Not only is Janie amazing, but the whole community is. The location is so convenient, but I had driven by it many times not knowing it was there. It's in the Whole Foods shopping center, tucked to the side and behind the Staples building. Easy to get to by bus. Love being able to get groceries while my son is in class. Go check out a class today!

I signed up for the 6 week challenge and decided one day later that I wanted to back out of it. The…read moreinitial meeting was a manipulation to get people to sign up and pay them a check of over 500$. Per NC law, you are allowed to back out of this kind of agreement within 3 days of the initial sign up. I tried to back out and was stonewalled on the phone and subsequently treated with hostility by Molotov's wife, Greer when I went into the club in person. They refused to refund me and I ended up just cutting my losses rather than fight them on it. I have no doubt they are excellent Krav Maga instructors but if you prefer to spend your limited time on this earth meeting good people rather than snakes and bullies, you should consider a different club.

Thank you for teaching self-defense, and staying open amidst the government lockdowns crippling…read moresmall businesses all over our country. Physical health fosters healthy mental well-being, especially in these trying times. You are helping our community.

The trainers here are excellent they really push you to your full capability. Everyone is treated…read moreequal and fight flow has a great learning environment. You feel like family/team.

Been going here for about 9 months and it is by far the best gym in Raleigh. The head Muay Thai…read morecoach, Johnny Kru, is one the best coaches I have ever had. He really understands the sport and is passionate. You would be very lucky to have him as your instructor. The other coaches are all also amazing as well. Great place all around.

The coaches at PMAC are experienced and courteous. They are very knowledgeable and provide quality…read morefeedback to clients. Coaches help clients to set and reach realistic goals.

Everyone should come train at this place, I highly recommend it for people of all backgrounds, from…read moretotal beginners to aspiring and current fighters at the amateur and pro levels. Harold (the owner and main coach) was my first boxing coach, a few years back when he was fighting and coaching out of a different gym. We worked together for maybe 12-18 months before his own path as a fighter took him down to Peru. During our time together, he brought me a great distance in my knowledge and appreciation of the sport. I came to him with probably a zero or even negative skill level, but serious enough to want to learn, and Harold met me exactly where I was. We worked a ton on the fundamentals; I remember Harold saying once that people used to call him "Mr. Fundamentals," and that's definitely true about his approach to training. It's one reason I'd recommend him as a coach, because a lot of people/gyms will teach skills/movements that aren't as practical or are too advanced for people without a really strong base in the fundamentals -- essentially teaching cool moves for their entertainment value vs. their usefulness in competition or an actual fight. But when someone makes you work on the fundamentals, as Harold does, it's really a way of taking you seriously; it's preparing you for what you actually need as an athlete. Harold's great at calibrating a workout for someone's conditioning level, as well; it's not like he'll have you doing wind sprints right out of the gate, and if anything I probably should have learned the value of roadwork on my own way sooner. And so I'd say the most important aspect of Harold as a coach, besides just being fun as hell to train with and knowledgable about all aspects of MMA, was his patience. For me, training with him was having the space and the freedom to screw up over and over until I got something right (which in my experience since then, at least, is what good training actually is). Proud to have followed his progress as a fighter and coach, proud to have been hit in the face by this guy, and proud to have hit him a few times, too. Go train up there with Harold and learn some things! You'll love it.

If you are looking for a great introduction to self defense jujitsu, this is the best place in…read moreDurham. The instructors are top notch and they have really created a culture of learning in community. Additionally, the kids classes are amazing and I've seen my daughters grow in confidence and self-respect because of their time working with Mr. Sunny.

Totally non-intimidating environment for kids and parents. Mr. Sonny has created a clean and…read morewelcoming place with plenty of space to train or spectate. I have had very few experiences that I thought warranted a positive review but I couldn't wait to give Gracie some feedback. My kid has loved every minute in this gym.

Yes my daughter had been attending this place for probably over 2 years and I had been asked if I…read morewanted to join so I said what the heck. I came in on a Sunday which is open mat where the owner is not there. I then made the choice to "roll someone who may or may not be on the payroll but is teaching students nonetheless. I had gotten myself into a kimora and this "coach" as they call him did not stop when told to stop or when I tapped on him and said stop which is how martial arts works. 2 seconds later the exact same thing happened only on the other arm and as I say tap and I'm tapping on this guy all he does is twist harder. I confront the owner later when he comes back in and have a long talk. He says that I should have a talk with this person and work it out with him. Needless to say I'm left with two damaged elbows and myself wondering why I'm supposed to confront this guy who clearly has a whole lot of disrespect at least for me on his mind. I don't think it would be right for me to have a conversation with a person who clearly doesn't want to have conversation only wants to twist arms until damage is done. If I was doing something wrong I certainly wasn't being told such. Never would have go beyond that which is a tap or a verbal tap as this guy did. Great place until I had to put myself into the mix. My daughter was learning how to grapple which is all that I wanted. This guy told me how he was the met enforcer for the owner and the owner denied it. Also told me how he used to break people's arms and legs when he was in the martial arts academy that used to be a few doors down. I guess I should have listened to him and never put myself with him. I enjoyed the experience until I got with him. The agenda he had is the agenda he had I can't speak for him. Because my elbows aren't healing I would give zero Stars. I've been forced to give a star.

This institution is a very special place, and it's approach to welcoming everyone and forming a…read moresense of community, besides ALL of the incredibly diverse techniques, workshops, special events, and supportive encouragement make it stand out. Its remarkable children's curriculum has brought our daughter through over a decade of wonderful training, and helped to provide so many different positives on various aspects of her development as a human being, at an age when she needs self-confidence, and turning that to both empathy and helping others learn has it just top shelf in my wife's and my opinion. Do yourself a favor and give it a shot, regardless of your age, or your experience, or your physical training/or lack thereof, like myself. I started and joined in with my daughter in my mid-50's a little over a year ago, and I've found so many things to make me glad I did, and didn't just dismiss my age as a given for decline. I'm boxing, as well as doing other martial arts training and loving every minute of it. See ya there! Jason S.

Sifu Mike is just a top level person, easy to talk to, easy to listen to, ultra helpful and an…read moreoverall fantastic person. Highly recommend Tactical

Sifu Mike is top notch. It's a good mix of boys and girls from age 5 all the way up to 49+ years…read moreold. It's not just martial arts, it's really a one hour mix of strength and conditioning, calisthenics, mindfulness, and active games. My kids love it and I'm getting a good work out too. The best part is Sifu Mike is really good at adapting the class so everyone benefits. That makes it work equally well for beginners and for the more proficient. A warm, welcoming atmosphere, no contracts (you can go month by month) or have a trial class with no risk. I didn't think martial arts were for me but I'm really enjoying this place and so are my kids.

If you're looking to get in shape while spending time learning new skills in a great atmosphere…read morewith an awesome small group of people, do not hesitate to join classes at the Durham School of Martial Arts! Sifu Keith is incredibly upbeat and energetic and takes time to get to know each student personally and recommend an exercise plan both inside and outside of his gym. I have been attending his cardio kickboxing class 3x a week for 6 months and have lost weight, gained muscle, and gained confidence. The class is welcoming to both beginners and more advanced individuals. Highly recommend!

From the owner: We offer more than just karate classes or martial arts classes. We prepare participants with…read moreconcepts and knowledge gained from the application of practical and effective training methods in a safe, friendly, professional, and pleasant learning environment. We promote self-improvement by developing focus, awareness, resourcefulness, confidence, and fitness amongst our students. Kenneth Keith, a martial arts instructor, is both the founder and head instructor of Durham School of Martial Arts. He has been training for over 30 years under the tutelage of Master Sifu Erwin Villezon. Master Sifu Kenneth Keith also teaches Mixed Martial Arts at Duke University. Certifications: Personal instruction in Jeet Kune Do, Grappling, and JKD Boxing under Guru DFan Inosanto (Bruce Lee's number one disciple), Los Angeles, California (1998) Certification in Muay Thai Boxing, under the personal instruction of Master Surarhai "Chi" Sirisuta, Los Angeles, California (1996-1997) Certification in Jeet Kune