We joined Master Chang's Martial Arts' North Ridge location 6 months ago, and it has been the best…read moreexperience we've had with an activity for our child. Master Y Kim is an amazing instructor, capturing and keeping the kids attention with fun exercises and learning experiences. He knows every kid by name, seems to genuinely care about their progress and is great at recognizing where kids need extra help. Ms Petra is always there with a smile on her face to greet children and parents alike, and to make sure the kids have the best time. No matter how busy she is, she always makes time to ask how you are doing. The program at Master Chang's blends taekwondo instruction with character building skills and experiences. The staff and class helpers foster an atmosphere of positivity, support, and respect amongst the kids in a fun and engaging way. My child looks forward to every class he goes to, and this is the first activity where he hasn't complained once about going, or asking when it will be over.  We recently also had his birthday party there and it was super fun for all involved, including even the parents who got to participate in the taekwondo lesson, watch a performance from the talented demo team of students from this location, and hold boards while their children broke them with the skills they learned at the party. Parents let us know how much fun their children had and commented on how engaging Master Y Kim was specifically. I highly recommend anyone to try out taekwondo classes at Master Chang's and specifically this location.

Master Petra's and Master Y Kim are awesome!! North Ridge location is great. Very family friendly…read more They also put on quite a show for Birthday Parties!

Master Nathan Ray is exceptional. He is an excellent teacher and sensei. It's not everyday where…read moreyou can meet let alone learn from a two-time World Champion in Karate. Excellent place to teach your kids discipline, confidence, and respect.

I've been a casual Martial Arts and boxing enthusiast for many years, at age 60. I decided I needed…read moreto do something for me after being a breadwinner for many years. I decided for personal and health reasons to finally start attaining belts or rank. I couldn't have chosen a more passionate caring instructor than Master Nathan Ray. Young or Old you will love his personality, his patience, and his ability to build confidence and expertise in his students.

Great BJJ school. Instructors are friendly and knowledgeable. They work with you to get what you…read morewant out of the classes... whether it's for self defense, getting in shape, competing. etc. They also have karate classes for those interested in that as well. Give them a try if you are thinking of starting jiujitsu.

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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.

My daughter experience has been excellent at Revolution. Mr. Ty and the instructors are…read moreknowledgeable, patient and passionate about what they teach. They make the parents feel welcome. The classes are well-structured. The class has built her confidence, which was a big goal for us as a family. Thanks to the entire staff. I also really like in between classes, my daughter will get a post card in the mail to say how well she did in class the previous week and to keep up the good work. That makes her feel Great!!

Way too crowded and expensive for what you get out of it for kids. Just my opinion. The staff is…read morevery engaging, but for the price it doesn't seem worth it for your kid to learn actual self defense. Very fast paced and not a lot of one on one. I decided to put my kids in jiu jitsu instead and it's been very rewarding with one on one and learning actual self defense. My kids agree as well. But, to each their own. Depends on what your goals are I reckon.

I've been to several gyms throughout my travels and it is easy to say, we are lucky to have Gracie…read moreRaleigh in our area. They have a plethora of knowledgeable coaches, with all different styles of rolling and body type. My kids attended the gym as well and the kids program keep engaged and disciplined. Drop on by and give it a shot!

I can't say enough about how much Gracie Raleigh has impacted my life in positive ways…read more Whether you're looking to compete, learn self defense, or just find a community of people who all want to better themselves- this is your place. The facility is always extremely clean, the staff is friendly and responsive, and there is a sense of community when you walk through the doors.

This school has everything you didn't know you needed from a Martial Arts school. This is not a…read morechurned out Mc Dojo looking to charge you for belts, clothing, monthly tests etc. This is a family style school where everyone is friendly and helpful and there are no uniforms or belts. Either you know what you have been learning and practicing, or you don't. A colored belt doesn't change who you are and what you are capable of. Regular classes are an hour long and will have healthy food served afterwards. You are not kicked out of the school when you finish your class, instead you are encouraged to stay and practice and workout with your fellow kung fu brothers and sisters. It is a large school with two main practice rooms, a bag room, and a gym room. There is also a kitchen with a dining area and two private rooms that can be used for meditation or massage therapy. Sifu Smith teaches a few styles of Tai Chi, Bagua, Hop Gar (Tibetan Kung Fu), Choi Li Fut, and a few other select more private styles. Its rare that you find a teacher that has a great lineage, and its also rare to find a teacher who is exceptional at teaching. When you find a teacher that has a great lineage and is a great teacher, consider yourself fortunate to learn there. We have students there who have come from various martial backgrounds from people who have run their own schools, to people who have never stepped in a gym. There is no judgement, only encouragement. Sifu Smith also is good with children, including children with special needs. I encourage you to visit the school and see for yourself. You can visit the webpage at: www.tibetankungfu.net

Grandmaster Jun Lee and his team of staff are very dedicated to the students and its members. They…read moreare passionate and inspiring. The members here learn Taekwondo and its traditions and cultural values. Highly recommend!

This place is so unprofessional. We had to take our child out of there and they still tried to…read morecharge us after I explained how it's DIRTY, unprofessional, and it took them 2 whole months to point out a basic like tying a belt. It's completely a scam. We have been to other great dojo's and this is a money grubbing scam at almost $200 a month. The grandmaster couldn't even bother himself to meet my spouse when we first started. The room smelled of cigarettes that left us feeling ill every time we left. Wasn't even a concern for them, just as long as they got paid. I have never experienced a martial arts place like this. I'm warning everyone to not waste their money there. We have experienced so much better, this place is the bottom of the barrel.

I loved my time in this gym! All of the coaches were very nice and professional and they really…read moremake sure you get a great workout in. It's a very welcoming environment. I will definitely be back for my next class!

Off the bat, I came here specifically for Muay Thai, so can't comment on the others…read more So, I'm kind of having a hard time with this review. They are super, super nice people... but it's just not quite there. I've been to a bunch of better and worse Muay Thai gyms, and this place falls somewhere in the bottom. 1. Quality. This is really the biggest issue; nobody there is really qualified to teach Muay Thai. One of the trainers is a (lovely!) kid of 17 or 18 who just does not have enough experience, and the other is an older man who just has no muay thai skills. I never did see any of the trainers listed on their website teach anything. I know this is the East Coast and not the most metropolitan area, but even basics are not really there. There are no drills and pretty much no technical work. Lots of long combinations that don't always make sense, and not strenuous enough to count as a workout. Even worse, what's going on is frequently quite unsafe. There is a lot of training without proper gear (shin guards, hand wraps etc) and way too much hard sparing for people's level of ability. We all get it, it's martial arts, but what it should not be is people walking out of there with bruises everywhere because they've been whaling on each other or doing kicks without pads. 2. Rates. These are pretty high for what you get, and come with a 2x a week maximum. Once you're there you can take more than one class, but it still sucks that you basically have to pack all workouts into two days rather than being able to come when you want to. So you basically need another gym to work out at. 3. Scheduling and space. The classes are all at 6 and 7pm, which, for someone who works, is just really tough. Which means that unless you're actively in a class, as above, you need another gym. 4. Facilities. This might be a personal gripe, but it stops it from being a 'real' gym in my eyes - there are no showers. This means that there is no way to go work out, and then do anything else outside of go home and shower. Also... this is picky, but their heavy bags are not filled correctly and thus provide very little resistance and are too soft, and I remember someone saying about one of the bags that it had 'something hard inside' which, again, is quite unsafe, and kind of makes me wonder if they even know what it's filled with...? So... in summary. I can't really recommend it. It just doesn't feel like a safe space that's conducive to either learning or working out.

Sensei Murdock has been training my step-son for the past 5+ years. Over this period of time there…read morehas been a significant change in my step-son's attitude towards responsibility and maintaining his focus to achieve goals. As someone that has personally trained under three different martial arts masters, I'm very selective of schools that I personally train at and/or support. No dojo is perfect, but as the Inheritor of Manabi-Masho Jujitsu (a very high honor), Sensei Murdock is truly the epitome of a leader. He is a leader that wishes to empart and share his knowledge of the art to his students! When you make a commitment to show up to learn and a willingness to step outside of your comfort zone, you will walk away changed and a better person. Though I personally don't train here, my wife and I fully support how Sensei trains the students at the Southern School of Martial Arts. If you are looking for a reputable dojo with a sensei to teach you or a loved one, you should definitely consider training under Sensei Murdock!

I waited to write this review from the time I gave the initial review. I cannot express to you how…read morepleased I am with Grand Master Murdock. He is more knowledgable than I would have every thought. He is more patient than almost anyone I've ever known. He works with my wife and adult children, but he also works with my teenagers. He's a great teacher. Our family has been working with him for close to two years and in case you haven't figured it out, he will teach our family for as long as we are in the area.