Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Asheville, NC

8 of the 27 martial arts schools we list in Asheville have a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. "Martial arts" on a map search lumps BJJ mats in with karate dojos, taekwondo studios, and kickboxing gyms, so grappling-specific searches drown in strikers that never teach a guard pass. Every school tagged here has BJJ confirmed as an actual class on its own schedule or program page, not just a mention in a general "martial arts offered" list.

Asheville's Northside Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

2 Weaverville Rd, Asheville, NC 28804-1359

+18282793404 Website Directions

Dragon Phoenix Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

51 N Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-1373

+18284232868 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Asheville BJJ / grappling

347 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806-2003

+18285753649 Website Directions

Open Source Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

357 Gorman Bridge Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-8819

🕒 Sunday from 2-4 PM

+18287823264 Website Directions

Panda-Monium Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

823 Fairview St, Asheville, NC 28803-2859

Website Directions

Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy BJJ / grapplingMMA

582 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-2822

+18284125065 Website Directions

Rogue Combat Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1078 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-2044

+18284504836 Website Directions

Speakeasy Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

640 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-3400

+18286723162 Website Directions

Ask about gi vs. no-gi before you show up. Most academies run separate gi and no-gi classes on different nights, and some require your own gi by the second week — a decent Gameness or Fuji starter runs $60-90. Also check the school's competition lineage (who's the black belt under, and which federation they compete in); it tells you more about instruction quality than the website ever will.

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Good to know

How much do BJJ classes cost per month?
Most U.S. academies charge $150-200/month for unlimited BJJ classes, with some bundling in no-gi or open mat for the same price. Drop-in classes typically run $20-30, and many gyms waive the enrollment fee if you sign up during a trial week.

Do BJJ gyms offer a free trial class?
Yes — the large majority of U.S. BJJ academies, including chains like Gracie Barra and 10th Planet affiliates, offer one free trial class or a discounted first week (often $19-49) so new students can try a roll before committing to a monthly membership.