Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts

Martial Arts Club

Asheville, NC

Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts offers all-ages martial arts, a complimentary 40-minute intro, after-school programming, summer camps, and Kids Night Out.

  • Families seeking martial arts classes for multiple age groups
  • Children needing an after-school program
  • Families seeking summer camps with martial arts and personal-development programming

Rogue Combat Club

Martial Arts Club

Asheville, NC

Rogue Combat Club offers 10th Planet no-gi BJJ and Muay Thai training in Asheville and has operated there since 2013.

  • Beginners seeking a free introductory martial arts session
  • Students seeking 10th Planet no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu
  • People training in Muay Thai striking, self-defense, or competition preparation

American Top Team Asheville

Martial Arts Club

Arden, NC

American Top Team Asheville offers around 25 adult Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu classes weekly under fourth-degree black belt Bob DeLuca.

  • Adults seeking Gi or No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
  • Students seeking a standalone MMA program in the Asheville area
  • Beginners progressing through fundamentals, intermediate, and competition classes

Open Source Jiu-Jitsu

Martial Arts Club

Asheville, NC

Open Source Jiu-Jitsu offers pay-what-you-want BJJ and Judo classes in Asheville, including beginner fundamentals, kids programs, and free loaner gis.

  • Beginners seeking Brazilian jiu-jitsu fundamentals
  • Students wanting no-contract, pay-as-you-go martial arts classes
  • Children ages 4-15 seeking BJJ instruction

Temple Muay Thai

Martial Arts Club

Asheville, NC

Temple Muay Thai offers Asheville-based Muay Thai classes ranging from beginner fundamentals to advanced sparring, clinching, and competition training.

  • Beginners seeking an introductory Muay Thai class
  • All-levels technical striking practice
  • Experienced practitioners developing sparring, clinching, endurance, and competition skills

Tiger Bang's Martial Arts Academy

Martial Arts Club

Candler, NC

Tiger Bang's World Martial Arts Academy offers Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and jiu jitsu training for preschoolers through adults, with a free trial class.

  • Preschoolers and children needing structured martial arts training
  • Adults seeking Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, boxing, or jiu jitsu instruction
  • Students seeking self-defense training

Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy

Martial Arts Club

Asheville, NC

Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy combines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, striking, and MMA training under one roof in Asheville.

  • Beginners with no martial arts or athletic background
  • MMA students seeking Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and cage-strategy training
  • Families seeking age- and experience-structured youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Candler Tae Kwon DO Academy

Martial Arts Club

Candler, NC

Tiger Bang's World Martial Arts Academy offers Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and jiu jitsu training for preschoolers through adults, with a free trial class.

  • Preschoolers and children needing structured martial arts training
  • Adults seeking Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, boxing, or jiu jitsu instruction
  • Students seeking self-defense training

Martial Arts Club in nearby counties

FAQ

Which Buncombe County martial arts clubs offer a free trial?

Rogue Combat Club offers a free introductory session, Temple Muay Thai offers a free trial, and Open Source Jiu-Jitsu offers a free first adult fundamentals class plus two free first classes for children.

Can I take martial arts classes without signing a contract in Asheville?

Open Source Jiu-Jitsu states that its adult classes are pay-as-you-go and require no contract or membership. Other schools may use different membership terms, so ask about billing before enrolling.

What age ranges are available for children's martial arts classes?

Programs vary: American Top Team Asheville lists kids classes for ages 3–11, Open Source Jiu-Jitsu serves ages 4–15, Temple Muay Thai serves ages 7–12, and Rogue Combat Club offers children's and teen jiu-jitsu-based classes.

Should beginners choose BJJ, Muay Thai, or a broader MMA program?

BJJ-focused schools emphasize grappling, while Muay Thai schools focus on striking, sparring, and clinching. Broad MMA programs combine disciplines such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, boxing, kickboxing, and striking.