Chapel Hill · North Carolina

Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense

IndependentEst. 1998

Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

5.0131 reviews · via Google

About Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense

Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense in Chapel Hill opened in 1998 as the Chapel Hill Quest Center, the first To-Shin Do school in North Carolina, founded by Dr. Richard S. Stack in a purpose-built hall designed by architect Richard Gurlitz to echo Japanese dojo. Stack later passed the school to his student Hardee Merritt, who now owns it with his wife Rachel. It specialises in two distinct disciplines side by side — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and To-Shin Do — with adult and kids classes in each, a Mighty Dragons intro-to-BJJ programme for ages 4-6, women's self-defence, QuestKickboxing and QuestFit fitness classes, personal and private training, and after-school enrichment and summer camps across the Triangle. Its jiu-jitsu is Roy Dean affiliated, with the lineage Hélio Gracie, Francisco Mansur, Joe Moreira, Roy Harris, Roy Dean, Hardee Merritt. All instructors are trained in safe-sport practices, CPR-certified and background-checked.

Pricing

Memberships

Youth and Adult Martial Arts - Unlimited ClassesAccess to all BJJ and To-Shin Do classes plus fitness classes. First month $50.

$189/mo

Youth and Adult Martial Arts - Up to 2 Classes Per Week2×/week · First month $50.

$169/mo

Online TrainingAccess to the curriculum and seminar footage online; open to non-members, but no belt promotions are given online.

$15/mo

Programs & discounts

Mighty Dragons Unlimited Classes (ages 4-6)Kids · First month $50.

$140/mo

Mighty Dragons 2 Classes Per Week (ages 4-6)Kids · 2×/week · First month $50.

$130/mo

Mighty Dragons 1 Class Per Week (ages 4-6)Kids · 1×/week · First month $50.

$120/mo

Unlimited FitnessUnlimited QuestKick and QuestFit classes; explicitly no contracts.

$65/mo

Family of 3 rateFamily · Per person; must sign up at the dojo to receive the discount.

$120/mo

Families of 4+ rateFamily · Per person; must sign up at the dojo.

$100/mo

First Responder, Active Military, Police and Fire rateFirst responders · Must sign up at the dojo.

$100/mo

Visits & passes

Martial Arts Drop InPer day, for out-of-town guests who want to train. This is the relevant drop-in rate for jiu-jitsu.

$45 day

Fitness 10 Class Pass10 classes/mo · Billed once, six months to use the classes.

$200 pack

Fitness Drop InPer fitness class.

$30 drop-in

Trial class

Free trial class with no commitment; a gi is provided for the trial. A student discount is also offered to Duke, UNC and other local college students.

Contract

Month-to-month

Programs

Gi
Kids
Beginners
Women's
Self-Defense

Schedule

No schedule data available yet.

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Instructors

Hardee MerrittBlack Belt

head

Lineage: Roy Dean → Roy Harris → Joe Moreira → Francisco Mansur → Hélio Gracie

John SpellmanBlack Belt

BJJ instructor

Ian McDonaldBrown Belt

BJJ instructor

John "Coach" BerryBrown Belt

Coach

Brett MoranPurple Belt

Senior instructor

George "The Mayor" NicholasPurple Belt

Coach

Rachel MerrittBlue Belt

Owner and programme manager

Debbie WongBlue Belt

Instructor and women's self-defence instructor

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense cost?+

Monthly membership at Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense ranges $189 per month. Drop-in classes are $30.

Does Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense offer gi or no-gi classes?+

Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense offers gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense?+

The head instructor is Hardee Merritt, a black belt with lineage through Roy Dean, Roy Harris, Joe Moreira.

Does Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense have a kids BJJ program?+

Yes, Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense offers a dedicated program for children.

Does Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense accept drop-ins?+

Yes, Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense accepts drop-ins for $30 per class. Contact the gym to confirm availability.