Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Cary

325 Sembler Ln, Cary, NC 27519, USA

4.5 (25 reviews)

Disciplines

Gi Judo MMA Self-Defense

Classes

Adults Classes All Levels Black Belt Instruction Fundamentals Open Mat Private Lessons

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Mat Space

Culture

Welcoming Environment

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Free Trial

As the only Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu affiliate in Cary, we offer Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu as close to the source as you will find. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a real-world self defense system and is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to defend themselves, including help their kids non-aggressively defend themselves from bullies.

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Clara Schlieman

I have been doing Jiu Jitsu here for 2 years. I love it! All the instructors are great! The kids instructors really help and care about helping the kids learn how to defend themselves, and the adult instructors do a great job teaching all levels of students - beginners to advances. Come learn Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu! It so much fun!

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Posted 3 years ago
Chad Apostolico

Beginner friendly atmosphere. I joined primarily to help get back into shape, but also was able to meet a lot of friendly people, learn a bit of self-defense, and have some fun!

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Posted 4 years ago
Senoculus

I joined this gym after a single trial class. I’d long wanted to get into BJJ but the locations around here were a hike and I’ve got three small children. This place sprung up in my neck of the woods and upon taking that first class I became obsessed. The gym feels like a small family. Everyone has been awesome to train with and the instructors are great about guiding and correcting in an encouraging way. My experience has been good enough for me to be excited to sign my son and hopefully my daughter up for the kids classes soon!

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Posted 4 years ago
Thomas McGinley

I’m likely one of the oldest in the region (at 72) to ever embark on a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) journey but feel so blessed to have the Royce Gracie school of Cary almost in my backyard. I practiced karate many decades ago in my youth and was somewhat proficient. After just 7 months I can see how superior BJJ is as a martial art. I believe it is tremendously valuable for both men and women of all ages but especially so for women and guys like me who can no longer compete strength-wise with younger men. What makes the Royce Gracie school such a perfect fit for me is its focus on self-defense. The classes are taught by dedicated practitioners who make the classes truly fun. The advanced students are helpful as well. It’s a dangerous world out there and for this reason alone everyone ought to be somewhat capable of defending themselves. BJJ is the key and the Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu School of Cary is the place. I could not recommend it more highly.

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Posted 4 years ago
Michael McCune

I recently joined the gym for CrossFit (Panther Creek CrossFit), and found out that they offer Jiu jitsu and practical self-defense training in the evenings after the CrossFit classes. The instruction is professional and the material is very practical. The small class size is perfect to receive a good amount of attention from the Instructor. I highly recommend this gym to anyone who is interested in self-defense and/or jiu jitsu. The world is consistently becoming more hostile and you never know if you could end up in bad situation. This is an invaluable skill to have!

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Posted 5 years ago
Logan Knight

Love this place! been training there for about 3 years now, started doing crossfit and Muay Thai but once I started BJJ I switched my priorities lol. The instructors are fantastic and provide a great training environment. The people who train thee are always great at providing a positive training environment so you always feel comfortable coming in whether you're brand new or experienced.

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Posted 5 years ago
Dmitriy 333

Can't recommend this academy enough, not only will you learn life long potentially life saving skills but David is one of the nicest and most knowledgeable instructors in the game. Training jiujitsu is also scientifically proven to raise oxytocin levels.

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Posted 5 years ago
Lamonte Tyler (Ωψϕ)

One of the most talented instructors I have ever met.

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Posted 5 years ago
Scott Wheeler

Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu has a great group of instructors and members. Really welcoming environment and a great curriculum for all levels and ages. I highly recommend them.

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Posted 5 years ago
JD

Fantastic instruction. Knowledgeable instructors. Real-world applications (not just the physical aspect, but mental as well). You can NOT go wrong with RGJJ - Cary (or Raleigh, for that matter)

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Posted 5 years ago
Warren Engledove

Great staff and instruction!

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Posted 8 years ago
Gibbons Wrestling

Simply the best! Great for beginners (white belts) or advanced. They really care about you getting better and enjoying it. Not a belt factory! Everyone is very friendly. Plus the caliber of instruction is some of the best in the nation!

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Posted 9 years ago
Jason Williams

The gym has a very close-knit type atmosphere. I got personal instruction and the instructors were patient with me as I was a beginner at CrossFit and Muay Thai. If you are interested in CrossFit but not experienced this would be a great place for you to go, Alan (the primary CrossFit instructor) makes sure you focus on fundamentals in order to avoid getting hurt.

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Posted 11 years ago
Mason Baldwin

by Mason 01/11/2012 If you want to learn brazilian jiu jitsu, get in the best shape of your life, or learn Muay Thai this is the place for you. Jason Culbreth demands excellence from his staff and they deliver. The fitness program is very intense and I highly recommend it when you are ready for more than the average gym workout. You will gain the best training in endurance through creative sport science techniques and have an unbelievable amount of fun while you do things you never thought were possible. Get down to Forged Fitness in Cary, NC and see what they can do for you.

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Posted 14 years ago
Mario

We recently visited Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for a trial class for our son. Initially, the facility didn't quite meet our expectations, but we were open-minded about the program's potential benefits. Eager to give it a fair chance, we contacted them to inquire about enrollment packages. The gym responded promptly with a few options, which seemed promising. However, our initial optimism was short-lived. When we replied to their message asking for more details, our communication was met with unexpected silence. It was surprising and disappointing that our further inquiries were completely ignored. This lack of engagement made us feel undervalued as potential clients. Effective and consistent communication is a cornerstone of customer service, especially in a field as interactive as martial arts training. Unfortunately, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu did not meet these basic expectations in our experience. We were genuinely interested in enrolling our son and were willing to overlook our first impressions of the facility, but the disregard for our follow-up questions has led us to reconsider. It's unfortunate, as we were initially inclined to become part of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu community. However, the lack of response has raised concerns about their commitment to new members. We are now exploring other options that might offer a more engaging and responsive environment.

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Posted 2 years ago
Ayten Rahimova

IF YOU DON'T WANT YOUR MONEY BE STOLEN, DON'T GO THERE! I asked the trainer to cancel our contract at the end of July, and at the end of October, they still continue charging us. I sent them emails, left messages, call them numerous time, but it was no response back. When I went there the third time to ask them cancel our contract, the answer was"WE can not cancel the contract when you want" and we didn't get any request to cancel contract. He was talking rude and disrespectfully. Although when we just started they said you can cancel your contract anytime you want and you just need to let us know about that.

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Posted 3 years ago
Hunter Clark

I cancelled my contract on Sep 4, and to this day these people are still charging me. I have emailed, called, and even shown up in person to cancel but am still having my money stolen. This is my last effort to deal with this, otherwise I will be taking these thieves to court. If you like having your money stolen, this is the perfect place for you.

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Posted 4 years ago