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Endeavor Martial Arts - Gracie Brier Creek
4.9 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Raleigh, North Carolina
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule endeavormartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (919) 520-3706
Hours
| Monday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:15 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:15 PM |
| Friday | 3–5:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Alex Tsikos was my child’s karate instructor a while ago so when I found out he opened his own facility, it was a no brainer that we would come see him at Endeavor Martial Arts.”
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“Alex Tsikos was my child’s karate instructor a while ago so when I found out he opened his own facility, it was a no brainer that we would come see him at Endeavor Martial Arts.”
What members say
“Great instructor, I love the engagement Coach Alex has with the kids he makes it fun as well.”
“I'd highly recommend Endeavor Martial Arts to any family looking for a fun, positive, encouraging activity for their kids.”
“My son's love for this coach is very apparent as his face lights up anytime I mention that he has karate and jijitsu in the afternoon.”
“Tsikos for the positive impact he had on him, not just physical abilities, but also controlling emotions, improving focus and taking initiative.”
From the reviews
Endeavor Martial Arts and Alex are just awesome and we have had great experiences with this engagement in the past year with them, we have seen our kid grow through the course of the learning series from white through green belts.
Alex Tsikos was my child’s karate instructor a while ago so when I found out he opened his own facility, it was a no brainer that we would come see him at Endeavor Martial Arts. My kiddo is now trying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and loves it.
Endeavor Martial Arts has offered my family wonderful experiences, better than I could have ever imagined! The primary instructor, Coach Alex, brings out the very best in each of his students. He is one of the single most attentive and intuitive instructors I have ever met.
Ever since our child has started taking classes with endeavor martial arts, we have noticed a huge and wonderful difference in him! He has ADHD and has always struggled socially and emotionally.
New to BJJ? Start at Endeavor Martial Arts - Gracie Brier Creek
Endeavor Martial Arts - Gracie Brier Creek comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Endeavor Martial Arts - Gracie Brier Creek
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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