Martial Arts Schools in Asheville, NC

27 schools in and around Asheville, North Carolina — most schools let you watch a class or take a free trial before you sign anything — go in the time slot you would actually train, not the demo hour.

Asheville has about 94,992 residents, which works out to 28 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Alliance Kinetics Martial Arts

8 Glenn Willow Dr, Asheville, NC 28704-0995

+18285498348 Website Directions

Asheville Academy of Taekwondo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

280 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806-1162

🥋 Taekwondo, Hapkido, Tai Chi

+18286706544 Website Directions

Asheville Aikikai Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

370 N Louisiana Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-3600

🥋 Aikido

+18287772416 Website Directions

Asheville Aikikai/Aikido Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

939 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28804-3133

🥋 Aikido

+18282581330 Website Directions

Asheville Self Defense

38 Rosscraggon Rd Unit F, Asheville, NC 28803

8287087676 Directions

Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

800 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

🥋 Taekwondo

+18285054309 Website Directions

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

2 Weaverville Rd, Asheville, NC 28804-1359

🥋 BJJ

+18282793404 Website Directions

Blue Ridge Taekwondo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1340 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-1602

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Taekwondo, Hapkido

+18285819505 Website Directions

Dragon Phoenix Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

51 N Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-1373

🥋 Wrestling, MMA, Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu

+18284232868 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Asheville BJJ / grappling

347 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806-2003

+18285753649 Website Directions

Honu Martial Arts Academy

1009 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-3622

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Jerry Dula Karate Karate / taekwondo

1085 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-2039

+18282985060 Website Directions

Jung Kwon Martial Arts Academy

805 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-3612

+18284002889 Website Directions

Mars Hill Shotokan Karate / taekwondo

11 Community Rd, Asheville, NC 28804-6501

+18287074473 Directions

North Asheville Academy of Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

102 Stoneridge Blvd, Asheville, NC 28804-8308

+18286451645 Directions

Open Source Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

357 Gorman Bridge Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-8819

🕒 Sunday from 2-4 PM

🥋 BJJ, Judo

+18287823264 Website Directions

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

823 Fairview St, Asheville, NC 28803-2859

🥋 BJJ, Judo, Boxing, MMA, Taekwondo

Website Directions

Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy BJJ / grapplingMMA

582 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-2822

🥋 BJJ, MMA

+18284125065 Website Directions

Premier Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

239 S Liberty St, Asheville, NC 28801-2334

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate, Taekwondo

+18287130765 Website Directions

Rogue Combat Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1078 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-2044

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, Muay Thai, MMA

+18284504836 Website Directions

Shaolin Kung-Fu of Asheville Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

802 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

🥋 Kung Fu

+18287071287 Website Directions

Shorinji Kempo

829 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28801-0227

Website Directions

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

640 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-3400

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling

+18286723162 Website Directions

Sun Soo Traditional Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

1341 Parkwood Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-8703

+18285150142 Directions

Tao Institute Karate / taekwondo

9 W Walnut St, Asheville, NC 28801

🥋 Kung Fu, Tai Chi

+18283161501 Website Directions

Temple Muay Thai Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing

800 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

🥋 Muay Thai

+18285731503 Website Directions

Tigers Den Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

1 Kenilworth Knls Ste 4, Asheville, NC 28805

8283187648 Directions

Before you sign: ask about the contract, not just the monthly rate. Month-to-month is common; 12-month agreements with cancellation fees are also common and rarely advertised on the wall. Ask what is extra — belt testing fees, uniforms, competition team dues — and whether the head instructor actually teaches the classes you would attend or only the advanced ones.

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Good to know about martial arts schools in Asheville

How many martial arts schools are there in Asheville?
We list 27 martial arts schools in Asheville with addresses, and 24 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Asheville?
Call ahead — 24 of the 27 martial arts schools here list a number. Hours at independent martial arts schools shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

How much are jiu jitsu classes?
Martial arts tuition varies based on location and schedule, but local academies typically offer monthly memberships or package deals. You can explore 27 martial arts facilities in Asheville, North Carolina, with 24 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.