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R&D Academy of Self Defense (Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu WSNC & Nito Judo Club)
Quality BJJ, Judo, and self-defense in a welcoming, top-tier gym.
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Quality BJJ, Judo, and self-defense in a welcoming, top-tier gym.
Located at 4755 Commercial Plaza St, Winston-Salem, NC, R&D Academy of Self Defense (Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu WSNC & Nito Judo Club) offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and self-defense in a spacious, welcoming gym. Reviews praise excellent instructors, a friendly, judgment-free atmosphere, and high-quality mats with foam suspension. Great for kids and adults, with visiting professors to keep training fresh.
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Learn Gracie Humaita BJJ with expert instructors in a supportive environment for all levels.
Master Judo techniques through structured classes focused on throws, grappling, and self-defense.
Engaging BJJ and Judo classes designed to build confidence, discipline, and skills in children.
Practical self-defense training sessions for adults and beginners in a judgment-free setting.
Train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without the traditional gi, focusing on modern techniques and flexibility.
Drop-in sessions for sparring and practice in a friendly atmosphere with fellow practitioners.
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Overall rating
Ryan Klejmont
Great training and instructors for adults and children!
B Green
Great place for kids to learn BJJ and Judo. Excellent instructors and gym location.
Dan Ponjican
I have been training at R&D for several years now and can say that their facility, staff and curriculum is by far the best in the area. The facilities are by far the nicest I've seen even in bigger city gyms attached to "celebrity" instructors. Mats are high quality with foam suspension under a plywood platform which make it easier on the body for high impact training. The instructors are highly skilled, great teachers and regularly bring in visiting professors to keep a fresh perspective. The training partners all contribute to a very positive and friendly vibe on and off the mats. This is definitely the place to train BJJ amd/or Judo if you are in the Triad area!
Evan Dzierzynski
My buddy and I came to visit for the weekend and attended a no-gi class, a self-defense class, & open mat at R & D academy. They have an amazing facility with a ton of mat space, patient, friendly instructors, and it's a really good environment for learning. If I lived in Winston-Salem I'd be training here.
Elizabeth Dillon
If you are looking for true Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, Judo training or learning self defense...this is the academy for you! Great staff, friendly atmosphere and a judgement free zone for beginners and all skill levels. You will not be disappointed!
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