The Coalition NC — Local services in Chapel Hill

After a couple years of passing Jamie (owner) on the sidewalk when I used to walk my dog while working in the area I finally signed up to join. Not because she heckled me or even remotely tried to sell me on her gym, but because her infectious smile and warm and friendly demeanor just draws you in, and this just trickles through the whole gym and carries over to the rest of the staff and gym members. It is truly a family and community feeling environment.

Additionally, I was wanting to get back into moving my body after being an athlete all my life through my 20’s and through college, but didn’t want to “over do” it because college sports did leave me with some achey knees and shoulders. Every class they check in on any injuries or accommodations to make sure the training is safe and accessible. This gym is for any and everyone, absolutely.

I found myself so excited to go to class and be with my little Coalition family. No matter the instructor or the group of people joining me in training the experience was always one I went home raving about and sharing my new learned skills with my household.

Even if you just drop in from time to time, I promise you will enjoy a little dose of The Coalition in...

Best damn self defense school, period. I have had the benefit of training with all of the trainers at the Coalition, and these people know their stuff. This is an excellent gym for a cardiovascular and muscular challenge, but it’s also an ideal place to for a mental challenge. If you struggle with self confidence, inner strength, and lack motivation to better yourself come to the Coalition gym. These people are there to help others strengthen their mind, body, and soul, and they make everything so simple. If you are looking for a different approach to physical workouts and self improvement and you don’t know where to start, go take a class at the Coalition. If you’re tired of going to gyms,seeing no results, and tired of having that feeling of people watching and judging you, start taking judgement free classes at the CoaIition. If you have never trained in any form of self defense and are afraid to go to just any place to train and learn, go take a class at the Coalition. It’s a family orientated facility and it’s safe for all ages. These instructors have even helped kids build their self confidence and squash bullying. The Coalition is definitely the best place to become a better...

I haven't personally been able to train at the coalition center yet, but as a former student of DC Pacheco I can say his vast knowledge of Krav Maga, MMA, Sambo, and all the other 100 disciplines he dabbles in are second to none. His psychological approach to not only the fight but Technique makes his training more instinctual and intuitive. In other words no student is ever left behind because of their physical limitations, trust me he will bring the Technique to you. He has an awesome team but they are some of the most down to earth people you could meet. The Coalition is probably the best decision you'll make when it comes to self...