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Eric Allain
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I absolutely love the BJJ classes here. The instruction is excellent, the staff is friendly, helpful and well organized and the facilities are great. All this comes together to create an environment where the students help each other learn and improve. It is this that really does it for me. PAMA is not just a place to train, it is a community of friends. BJJ is hard. It can be demoralizing. Having helpful, encouraging friends to train with is what keeps me coming back. It is this that will push me to finally get that black belt some day.

Julia Benson
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I love coming here. I have improved my Muay Thai technique. A lot of experienced students in the class make sparring fun. Beyond all of this PAMA is a community.

Sean Kavanagh
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Great place to train and has the largest media presence I've ever experienced in any of the BJJ gyms I've trained at. That is a good thing because it lets you know what you are signing up for and makes the gym culture available to see online. And it is a great culture which is very friendly and welcoming of new students and has a desire to see people continuously improve whether it is BJJ or Muay Thai.

Blair Cuneo
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Excellent Women’s Self Defense class! Walked away with several very good techniques.

Mitch Ludwig
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I recently moved to the area and dropped by to check out the bjj classes. I've been training bjj for the better part of a decade and can say without a doubt that this has been one of the most welcoming gyms I've ever experienced. Great instruction with a good mix of belt levels that gives everyone an opportunity to learn.

Dylan Olson
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I like to get to know a school for a while before giving a review. That said, I've been training in PAMA's BJJ program for about a year now. I came to this school as a 2 stripe blue belt and have had training from several different places over the years. I can say honestly that the Pendergrass brothers have succeeded at creating and continuously cultivating an amazing environment for learning. You feel like family as soon as you walk in the door. And regardless of whether you've never trained before or have been training for decades, there is something here to learn and grow in for everyone. The instructors are patient, love what they do and can break down concepts in ways anyone can understand. The culture here at PAMA is consistently positive and inclusive. Classes are organized well and more experienced students (upper belts) are always willing to help those looking for guidance. If you're looking for a place to train, just stop by PAMA and see for yourself.

Chris George
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The professionalism of the staff is unmatched. All of the instructors are great with kids. Both of my kids love being here.

James Willison
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This is a great to train both mind and body in the art of BJJ. The main instructors, Guy and Rob, are knowledge and care about their students. I was particularly impressed that they (and other instructors) already knew my name despite not having formally introduced myself to them. That’s a little thing, but it meant they want to know who is coming to their facility. As well, the other students, particularly the upper belts, are great training partners. In my experience, they know when to go hard and also when to help a beginner out. PAMA is an excellent place to train and to be a part of a community looking to improve themselves on and off the mats.

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Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts Raleigh & Wake Forest Martial Arts
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Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts

Our Staff

MEET OUR VISIONARY OWNERS

ROB AND GUY PENDERGRASS

Professor Rob and Guy are the owners and head instructors of Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts. With 35 years of martial arts experience as students, competitors, instructors, and leaders within the community. As natives they care deeply about the impact they have through the martial arts lessons they deliver within our local community.

Both Rob and Guy are 3rd degree Black Belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Their passion started as teens where they first took Shotokan Karate and Tae Kwon Do. Their love of the martial arts followed them into college where they practiced Wing Chun Kung Fu and eventually Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1994.

Rob and Guy both are active members of the Martial Arts Industry Association and have spoken at top conferences in and outside of the martial arts industry. They have spoken at Jitz Con, 7 Figure CEO, and the Movement Summit to name a few. With their incredible programs created for kids and adults they have been featured in Black Belt magazine, local publications, as well as, winners of the Best of the Best 2022 in Wake Forest and Raleigh area.

In addition to running a highly successful martial arts academy, they also run the George Pendergrass Foundation, a 501 c3 non-profit that raises money for blood cancer research. Formed after their father passed in 2003 from Leukemia, they began a series of tournaments and grapple-thons to raise money each year to fund research and support for families.

Dedicated to giving back to our community, it is our mission to make a difference to those we are fortunate enough to teach and guide through the lessons and values of the martial arts.

meet our amazing instructors and staff!

We are confident in our instructor’s skills and ability to teach! They are motivated and dedicated to the progress of our students! We would love for you to know a little more about them below!

Rob Pendergrass Co-Owner/Co-Head Instructor
Guy Pendergrass Co-Owner/Co-Head Instructor
Boo Holbrook Head Kids Instructor & Adult BJJ Instructor
Sue Hughes Program Director
Beth Jones Assistant Kids Instructor
Sean Rodriguez Assistant Kids Instructor
Maddie Moore Assistant Kids Instructor
Essie Horne Assistant Kids Instructor
Ky Simpson Assistant Kids Instructor
Matt Greer Co-head Muay Thai Instructor
Robert Hutwagner Beginner Muay Thai Instructor
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