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Wake Forest, NC

Embrace Martial Arts

4.8 (89 Reviews)

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4.8 stars from 89 reviews suggest a strong local reputation. Use the contact card for directions, training hours, and the best next step in Wake Forest, NC.

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Knapp Construction

Jul 3, 2025

Wonderful place if you’re trying to learn BJJ in Wake Forest. I feel very welcomed and safe here, the higher level belts focus on forum/technique with you instead of just constant tapping you lol seems like everyone here cares and enjoys it. I’d definitely recommend Embrace Martial Arts if your thinking about joining.

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Raquel Andrade

Jun 18, 2025

I've been meaning to write this review for a while now! I started training at Embrace in 2022 after relocating from California in 2021. Before that, I spent about 6-8 months at Pendergrass, and honestly, I was really unhappy there. After training at Brazilian Top Team since September 2016 -2021, I was used to a competitive and welcoming environment, and I just didn't feel that at Pendergrass. I told my husband if i dont find another gym to train at i would rather quit then stay where i was unhappy. Walking into Embrace for the first time was a breath of fresh air. I tried one class early in 2022, and right away, I felt welcomed in a way I hadn’t experienced in months at the previous gym. The community here is truly special; it feels like a family. The coaches are incredibly skilled and knowledgeable, and the level of BJJ training is impressive, and now i get to pass on my bjj knowledge in a woman's only jiujitsu program that Leilani and i run/teach and we have an amazing , supportive group of strong woman!! I wish I had found Embrace sooner! If you're looking for a place where you can grow and be part of a supportive community, I highly recommend giving it a try. You won't regret it!

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Jonathan A

Jun 11, 2025

Awesome gym. Took 3 of my boys here starting about 2 months ago and they are hooked. Jiu Jitsu is the only thing they obsess about now and they’ve already learned a ton. Professor Joel is great with kids - mine are a little rowdy and I’ve already noticed a change in behavior since going. I’d give more stars if Google let me!

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Hannah Scott

Jun 13, 2025

Put in a GIFT WRAP and NOT instructed on how to get out of it in my VERY FIRST CLASS. Not professional, highly dangerous and I cannot believe the instructors stand around and allow that . I have tried three places now and all have either had toxic bro culture and not feminine oriented , have used ableist slurs as jokes, have told me I couldn’t sit a certain way and told me I should “smile more”. I am now trying Royce Gracie and I hope to god I have a better experience. I did notify them this time for once that I’m on the autism spectrum. Maybe that will help

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Eric Turner

May 26, 2024

I have been training with Embrace for over a year and I love it. The Instructor is literally from Brazil and has been doing Jui Jitsu since he was 4. People are constantly winning tournament's but is also very family friendly. I doubt you will go to any gym with this much experience. The Facilities are top notch. They have a kids area with all kinds of fun stuff while I train. The people there are also great, it's a very tight night community that is very welcome of outsiders and I would recommend anyone to come here!

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