Octagon MMA & Krav Maga

Fantastic experience: Great environment. Very friendly and open to beginners.

Fantastic experience: Awesome experience overall, I am learning Bjj!

Fantastic experience: Great place and atmosphere. I felt easily welcomed and all the coaches are very knowledgeable, easy to work with. I highly recommend this place. Classes are intense and fun at the same time which makes it easy to learn. I’m the 3 months that I have been here I have learned quite a lot. 100% recommend this place.

Fantastic experience: Their ad came up on one of my social media platforms, and I was surprised to learn they offered kids classes. My daughter has since joined and they also offer at the same time slot a women’s cardio kickboxing so we are now both members. We are brand-new members, but the few classes we have already attended we are very pleased with the facility and the trainers.

Fantastic experience: Me and my daughters have been taking classes here for a couple of months now. Really great gym, learning a lot, getting in shape and having a lot of fun too.

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Been here a month and love it

Fantastic experience: Experienced my first boxing class here. I’m very pleased with the experience ! I can’t wait to continue my training journey!

Fantastic experience: First time tonight and my son loved it! Became an instant member, people are great and very helpful.

Fantastic experience: Great staff! Great people that come and train! I definitely sweat my butt off! Can’t wait to lean more KM!

Fantastic experience: David is a great trainer/coach and teaches common sense and practical self defense with knife defense, gun defense, striking and submissions. This is a really welcoming and good place to learn self defense and martial arts

Fantastic experience: My daughter and I enjoy attending self-defense classes. David is so knowledgeable! Each week we are introduced to the most successful ways to protect ourselves in given situations. The staff and participants are so nice. We highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Octagon is a great gym and place to learn self-defense! I had never taken any sort of self-defense classes ever before in my life, and they’ve been so patient and helpful as I learn. And they have a variety of classes and skill levels, so I’m able to learn at my own pace. The best part - how nice the teachers and other students are!

Fantastic experience: This place is good gym too learn or work on your fighting. David is a great instructor and is willing to listen to any question you have. The guys that come here have a good vibe as well.

Fantastic experience: This place has been amazing so far. Today was my second day and I’ve done Russian Sambo and Krav Maga. The instructors have been super patient and amazing with showing me the ropes with martial arts.

Fantastic experience: If you are wanting to be pushed towards excellency by a variety of coaches who have unique but great skill sets, this is the place to go

Fantastic experience: Great place for learning fundamentals and introduction to fighting. Amazing staff and great trainers

Fantastic experience: I love training at Octagon MMA gym. Everyone is very helpful, loves to teach, and super knowledgeable. They offer a wide range of classes with top notch instructors, equipment, and facilities. Place is very clean and easy to find!

Fantastic experience: I am a huge fan of Octagon. It’s a wonderful place to begin a lifetime martial arts journey. Whatever interest you have (striking, self-defense, grappling, throwing) you’ll find some development here. I have loved my introduction to the amazing art of Muay Thai here at the gym and my striking has noticeably improved. The BJJ instruction is top notch and proves to be a great workout (usually an hour or so of instruction and 30 minutes of multiple sessions of rolling - huge growth happens here) My newfound joy and serious challenge is the Sambo - something I never heard of before trying it at this gym and I am hooked (even as a nascent novice). Check out the Wednesday class to get a serious challenge and to blend all that you’re learning together into a single, useful, practical, deadly art. Further, the gym is welcoming, the instructors are all knowledgeable, skilled, and pass that knowledge on freely. No BS machismo, very minimal bravado, and a safety oriented learning environment. Love this place more than I can say!

Fantastic experience: I am new to the world of martial arts and the Octagon has been a great place to start learning the fundamentals. The teachers are very knowledgeable, and they are just as capable at teaching those who have been in the sphere awhile as well as beginners like me.

Fantastic experience: My 14 yr son loves Octagon. The instructors are patient and encouraging with him. The classes have helped his self confidence a lot.

Fantastic experience: A great workout. Our son wanted to go somewhere to box and the people are awesome. He really enjoys the time spent and is learning a lot. I recommend to anyone and everyone looking to get a great workout.

Fantastic experience: My daughter has been coming here for a couple of months now and she absolutely loves it. All of the instructors are great with the kids and it’s a great way for them to learn discipline as well as working with different motor skills. Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: AWESOME PLACE!!! My son was given excellent instruction with Brian in BJJ. He just started Muay Thai last week and loves it sooo much that I joined it myself tonight. The facility is clean, prices are reasonable and the instructors are AMAZING!!!!!!!

Fantastic experience: David is an excellent instructor. He takes time to answer questions and makes everyone feel welcome. He is knowledgeable about the techniques and makes adjustments for those who may can't to the exact process for some reason, such as limited mobility, so that there is something for all skill levels and ages.

Fantastic experience: I have been training at this Gym for 1 1/2 years and I have noticed tremendous improvement in my overall skills, reflexes, knowledge and power when it comes to self defense. The instructors are all so well rounded and know how to work with everyone's short comings and strengths. This gym has become a very big part of my day to day life and I'm glad I know how to defend myself better now.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality This has been an awesome experience for my son, he’s 8 and has really enjoyed being in class with Mr. David and Mr. Glen. We appreciate this experience so very much and I would recommend this gym to anyone, you learn a lot in a short amount of time.

Fantastic experience: I just started taking the sambo and kickboxing classes here and it has been an great experience! The instructors here are very knowledgeable and will take the time to slow down, answer any questions, and explain the technique to you! Even as a beginner who has no martial arts background I feel like I am able to understand and execute the skills. I highly recommend Octagon if you want to learn how to defend yourself in a safe and fun environment!

Fantastic experience: It's important to note that the martial arts community is very competitive, both in the ring and against each other on the internet. Don't believe the naysayers! If you note, often those low reviews are also given for other gyms in the area. I cannot speak for people's personal motives for giving a bad review or slandering a certain instructor,, but I can say from experience,, I have been coming to this gym since it opened in 2009. I believe in the abilities of the instructors so much, in fact, that I've brought all 4 of my children to train. I went from a non-confrontational person with no experience to US Sambo National Silver medalist in just 1 years' time, and THAT is thanks to the quality of the instruction I've received from Ben Rothrock. I am a changed person, with the ability to defend myself and protect my family, and maybe pick up a medal or two along the way.

Fantastic experience: The Octagon is my favorite place to be! All of the instructors are great; they genuinely love what they do and they are good at teaching any and all skill levels. Ben has taught me so much about grappling and is always there to talk to and to help. David is truly a wonderful person who has taught me so much about so many different fighting styles. I don’t know what I would have done without Octagon in my life. There is so much diversity when it comes to the goals of the members, whether it be to win an upcoming fight, to lose weight, or to just have fun. If you are looking for somewhere to learn some fighting skills, make friends, and meet your fitness/health goals, this is the place for you.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality This is an amazing gym to come and train! All of the instructors are amazing and always willing to answer questions and take the time to explain techniques. I enjoy coming here to train throughout the week!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality There are not enough words to express how wonderful Octagon MMA is as a gym and how much of a gem it is to the triad as a whole. The staff is the best you'll find anywhere and the community is so friendly and helpful. If you're considering joining a gym to learn martial arts there is no better place, I promise!

Fantastic experience: I have been a part of women's kick boxing for over 6 years. I started with zero knowledge or experience. Kim and David were great!! An absolute zero judgement zone. I started coming with a small itsy bitsy who now does kids classes at the same place. One of the most family friendly places I have ever been a part of. It's a family not a gym...

Fantastic experience: I love Octagon! I'd tried several gyms prior to joing Octagon and no other gym staff even comes close to how kind, supportive, and informative Kim & the Octagon team are. I've learned a lot about health & fitness all while having a blast. I highly recommend!!!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality I started training here eight years ago. At the time, I was just started college and knew no one. The people at this gym took me in and made me feel like part of a family. I cannot recommend this place enough. You will not find a kinder group of skilled martial artists anywhere.

Fantastic experience: David is a very good teacher he takes his time and gets to know his students. He also makes sure to come and help you out when you need it. David is a very upbeat, smart, and funny guy. The classes are great and lots of choices to chose from.

Fantastic experience: Been going for 3 weeks 3 times a week for BJJ and it has been awesome. The instructors are great and make the class fun and easy to learn how to roll. It is worth it and you can gain alot of knowledge on how to protect yourself.

Fantastic experience: Really great gym where everyone is welcome. Their self defense classes have given me great confidence as a small female. Classes are fun, practical and you even get in a great workout. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I've been to many MMA & martial arts gyms. This is easily one of the best gyms I've ever been to. They genuinely care about their students & work hard to make sure you leave every training session with more efficient knowledge & skill sets than before you came. David, the owner of the gym, is a class act. I highly recommend this place for anyone who's looking to better themselves as a martial artists & a person. Their staff is high quality as well. True martial artists & even better teachers. You won't be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: Octagon has excellent instructors and a great community of helpful classmates! I started taking Jujitsu and Sambo classes for the first time this January. Before coming to Octagon, I had trained Taekwondo for almost 10 years and wanted to find a place to learn new martial arts skills. Instructor Ben Rothrock is extremely knowledgeable and has tons of experience in competition and combat to teach from. He goes over each technique in detail, so even as a beginner I was able to follow along and understand. I love his classes because I can practice my skills in a realistic way and feel safe. All of the instructors I've worked with really know their stuff and the environment is very positive. The price is also very reasonable.

Fantastic experience: Just started last week after finally deciding to get off the couch. David, Brian, and Chad have been great instructors. Haven't felt out of place being a novice and you can tell that there's a camaraderie amongst all the members. If you're hesitant about joining because you think you don't know enough, don't be! Come out and train with us!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality Very thankful to train here! I am impressed with the variety and quality of classes that are offered. My favorite is the sparring class, where we get to use all of what we learned in real life scenarios. This has helped me a lot with my confidence in day to day life. To the staff and trainers, thanks for the good work!

Fantastic experience: I joined the gym 2 months ago and have seen great results physically. I am in the best shape of my life and have developed good skills at the same time. Here you will develop great self defense skills, enjoy a great workout, and develop new relationships with others at the gym. It doesn’t matter your experience you will be welcomed. The mere fact that your researching this gym means it’s a no brainer for you to come in and try it out. I highly recommend this gym to anyone from those looking to compete or those looking for a good workout.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. It is welcoming and a great place to learn and grow. Coach Rothrock's class has been fun, challenging, and a great workout for this newbie.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality I have been training there for over 4 years and the training is excellent. Not only are you getting some good exercise, but you learn a lot about practical self-defense. I strongly recommend joining if you want to learn how to defend yourself.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality I've been going here since 2015. I cannot recommend it enough! The owners and instructors are all so amazing and helpful. The facilities are excellent and clean. If you want to start or return to martial arts, this is the place for you!

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for the most professional, clean, knowledgeable, and safe self-defense gym in the area, Octagon is definitely where it's at. Their entire staff is helpful and makes you feel welcome as soon as you step foot into the door. They have everything you need all in one spot. Want to be in better shape? They got you. Want to learn how to defend yourself and others? Stop in NOW. Not sure where to start? Just send Octagon a message. They are a great resource for information. Highly recommend Octagon!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Quality Been coming here religiously for 4 years. The teachers are all experts in their fields and spend one on one time with you no matter the size of the class. A great workout and even better community. Quit putting it off and come check it out. First class is free!

Fantastic experience: Was visiting Greensboro for work and needed a place to train. Octagon MMA and Krav Maga was very welcoming and I attended two classes: krav maga and boxing. The instructor was thorough in his explains and the students were very friendly to new comers. Definitely looking forward to coming back for more classes the next time I'm in town. This gym has a great combat sports offering and it was a fun way to learn a few new techniques.

Fantastic experience: The lead instructor and owner, David Stacy, is highly dedicated to always seeking out the very best and most innovative training techniques and methods for his students. He's embodies what all martial arts instructors should be, but so few actually live the lifestyle of continued training! David never stays complacent in his knowledge. He passes on his expertise with clarity and passion. I'd highly recommend anyone to train at Octagon MMA and Krav Maga!

Fantastic experience: When I moved to NC one of the first things I did was look for an MMA gym. I left many facilities due to price, structure, or the instructors themselves. Octagon has both a ring and cage, along with 2 spacious mat spaces. The classes are structured great for anybody from hobbyists, fitness buffs, and the competitor. The owner David, along with all the other instructors, are knowledgeable and teach very well. Best part is there are no egos, everybody learns from one another and the staff genuinely care about you, the individual. Great MMA gym, a gem for sure.