Very family friendly, positive and clean environment. My daughter attends here and has for only a few months, yet she already feels welcome and included. The instructors (coaches) are knowledgeable and very patient with the kids. Good environment with positive people. I would highly recommend someone at least come and try a class and just observe.

Great environment great people overall great place everyone works together to get one another better. On my first day there one of the higher skilled guys pulled me aside and taught me the basics and fundamentals . Just shows what kind of people train here.

Fantastic place to take BJJ lessons. Everyone is so welcoming, the instructors are super personable, they have diiferent class levels. Even though it is a friendly enviornment it does still have the nature of a martial arts studio.

Starting going to classes as a family two months ago. A few things to note. None of us (parents, two kids) had any experience with martial arts so we didnt know what to expect. I was surprised to find myself on the mat ten minutes after walking in the door working on moves and submissions. My wife and I both loved it. Everyone is helpful, both instructors, and other students. The general attitude in this place is wonderful. Our kids were not especially eager to try this initially, but once they got in the class, that was it. They were hooked. The kids instructors make new kids feel very welcome, and they make practice fun. Kids are on the mats in contact and working on submissions like the adults but with teaching tailored to their age. This place is a 100% recommend. We just moved to Cary and it is one of our luckiest discoveries here.

Great instructors with many years of experience. Best BJJ and kickboxing school Ive been to.

I have a limited perspective, since I can only attend the noon time classes, but I have been very happy training here. The instruction is spot on, and the students are great training partners. I look forward to every training opportunity at Open Guard, as Im sure anyone who is willing to give BJJ a go would be. Come discover something to be truly passionate about.

I emailed in to coordinate dropping in for BJJ while I was in town for work and I got a response really quick. Upon arriving I noticed the large facility and noticed how packed it was! Left side was standup with the bags and was jam packed. Right side was mainly BJJ and almost filled every part of the mat.Owner, instructors, and students were unbelievablely nice. Everyone was super welcoming and treated me just like I was a regular.I highly recommend stopping in to try out this gym! I definitely will be back the next time I get a chance.

Popped in on a Saturday for open mat. Extremely chill and welcoming atmosphere. High level guys with good attitudes. Highly recommend.

Great atmosphere, friendly patient and personable instructors. Wide range of ages and skill levels in fellow students. My son and I are highly enjoying it.

If you have a younger child and are focused on BJJ do not attend this school. While the other disciplines and adult classes seem run well the youth classes are not. Teacher to student ratio is out of balance. Also this location requires a contract. Most of your better schools dont do this. Go visit and watch some other classes and see how they are run prior to coming here. Before they post their rebuttal I will state I asked to NOT be charged the last month of the contract as so many classes had been canceled due to special instructors for the adults and kickboxing tournaments. Additionally the main instructor for the kids class took a break and the replacement classes were not worth my or my kids time. They refused to not charge me the last month. I have moved my son to a different school I wont miss the money for one month I just encourage parents to go sit through at least two other schools before signing here.

Great facility. Very welcoming and awesome techniques. Even tougher rolls... Ossss!

Outstanding instructors. Great environment to learn BJJ.

Great for beginners and up, jump in and see for yourself. Everyone is very helpful and friendly.