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BJJ Classes in Asheville, NC

Asheville has 6 BJJ gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 6 beginner-friendly, and 6 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Rogue Combat Club 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Asheville

4.9 ★★★★★ 271 reviews

1085 Tunnel Rd #206, Asheville, NC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy

5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

582 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Speakeasy Jiu-Jitsu & Wrestling Academy

5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

640 Merrimon Ave Unit 201, Asheville, NC

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Gracie Barra Asheville

4.9 ★★★★★ 75 reviews

347 New Leicester Hwy a, Asheville, NC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Open Source Jiu-Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews

357 Gorman Bridge Rd, Asheville, NC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $20/mo Ages 4–15

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Premier Martial Arts Asheville, NC

4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

239 S Liberty St, Asheville, NC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens no-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentalswelcoming to women

Good to know in Asheville

1 of the 6 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Rogue Combat Club 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Asheville, Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy, Gracie Barra Asheville and Open Source Jiu-Jitsu.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Gracie Barra Asheville and Open Source Jiu-Jitsu run women's BJJ.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Asheville

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Asheville: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Asheville?
A few Asheville gyms list a membership around $20/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
Do any Asheville gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 5 of the 6 gyms in Asheville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Rogue Combat Club 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Asheville, Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy, Gracie Barra Asheville. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Asheville?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 6 Asheville gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Asheville?
Yes — 6 Asheville gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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