Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Raleigh

Excellent gym, both in terms of the quality of instruction and overall gym culture. In addition to training myself, I have also enrolled my daughter and I could not be happier with the results. The level of engagement and commitment demonstrated by Billy and his team is second to none.

I love this place. The classes are top-notch, with flexible times that make it easy to fit into my schedule. The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, fostering a culture of learning and encouragement that attracts people from all walks of life. It's become a place where I not only train but also look forward to seeing the incredible community of people I've met. The instructor is phenomenal—knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated to helping everyone improve. Everyone should train.

This place is fantastic. The kids class was great for my children and the adult instructors are amazing. I really appreciate the fact that upon first joining, the primary concern is to teach you how to defend yourself. On top of that I was really impressed with the professionalism and character of the instructors and staff. I can't recommend this gym highly enough!

I’m so thankful for this gym! I started here with zero prior experience. When I called to set up my first class, Patches at the front desk was so helpful and immediately made me feel welcomed. I’ve been a member here for almost 2 years now and I’m so incredibly thankful for Billy’s phenomenal instruction which makes learning jiu jitsu easy to understand, all of the other incredible instructors, and the community I have built with the people here at this gym.

I’m leaving this review in hopes that the leadership of this studio takes note of a simple yet important issue with their initial vetting process for potential members: transparency with pricing. As a busy parent, my time is limited, as is the case for many families considering extracurricular activities like jiu-jitsu for their kids. I reached out to inquire about pricing over the phone and via text but was repeatedly told that I needed to come in just to get that information. Frankly, this approach is inefficient and frustrating. If the pricing is beyond my budget, I don’t want to waste my time—or yours—on a free trial, only to find out we can’t afford it. On the other hand, if it fits my budget, I’d be happy to schedule a trial and potentially become a long-term member. Being transparent about pricing from the start would streamline the decision-making process and show respect for your customers' time. I'm leaving this review not to be difficult, but to hopefully encourage better practices. I’m happy to remove the 1-star review if I can receive the pricing in a straightforward manner. It’s a simple ask, but one that can make all the difference in attracting new members.