Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense

Quest Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense was founded in 1998 by Dr. Richard S. Stack, M.D. Located to serve the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Durham area in North Carolina, the facility was designed by architect Richard Gurlitz. Owner Hardee Merritt has been part of Quest since it opened in 1997. Hardee Merritt earned his 1st degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Roy Dean and a 7th degree black belt in To-Shin Do under Stephen K. Hayes. In addition to martial arts instruction, Hardee Merritt is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Course offerings include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, To-Shin Do, and Women’s Self-Defense. Youth programs feature Mighty Dragons (Ages 4-6) along with Youth Programs (Ages 7-13), while teen and adult instruction serves Adult Classes Ages 14+. Prospective students are invited to sign up for a free trial session or try a free class.