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Open Source Jiu-Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Asheville, North Carolina
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Membership memberships run around $20/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 4–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule opensourcebjj.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 828-782-3264
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:15–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:15–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 11 am–4 pm |
The classes they run
“Bobby and Kyle are exceptional instructors and really good at breaking down the fundamentals/answering specific questions.”
“It's a great place for women to train whether you go to the dedicated women's class with Amanda or the coed classes or both.”
“I took a private lesson with Josh while visiting Asheville.”
“And the Sunday open mat is probably the best open mat in town.”
“My son and I traveled up for a seminar hosted by open source.”
Other martial arts here
“On top of that, they also have a Judo program run by Kyle (second degree judo black belt) who does a great job in making judo applicable and fun to everyone.”
What members say
“Bobby and Amanda have built a friendly, chill, accepting environment with great coaching and all kinds of people on the mat.”
“I dropped in at OpenSource JJ this past weekend while on a bachelor trip to train with the groom (his first day ever doing BJJ) and another one of our best friends.”
“The facility is dialed in, the culture is welcoming, and the community they’ve cultivated is the kind that makes you want to come back every time you’re in town.”
“The instructor was considerate enough to spend time with us directly to help us learn the technique of the day, despite the fact we were just dropping in for the day.”
“Bobby and Kyle are both very competent teachers and quite different in style which makes the curriculum even more well rounded.”
“:) They have a great, welcoming atmosphere, and the gym is really clean.”
From the reviews
I usually don't write reviews but I needed to leave a review because of how solid this place is. This is the ideal gym for anyone starting out in BJJ. The culture is very welcoming and open to all walks of life.
My son and I traveled up for a seminar hosted by open source. I will admit, the place is a little strange outwardly if you are used to strip mall gyms. However, upon training with the team there, everyone was super friendly and the quality of instruction was at or above any other place I have trained.
I'm currently traveling and training long-term, I was visiting Asheville for several weeks, and trained here every day. One of the best gyms, if not the best gym I have been to! I have been to many gyms, and this has been my favorite one so far. :) They have a great, welcoming atmosphere, and the gym is really clean.
Amazing experience from beginning to end. Bobby at Open Source was extremely friendly and accommodating. He is true professional and warrior in every aspect of the game. He truly cares about the details and will push you to become a version of yourself and he was very encouraging the whole through.
New to BJJ? Start at Open Source Jiu-Jitsu
Open Source Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Open Source Jiu-Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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