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

Panda-Monium Martial Arts

Martial Arts Club

Asheville, NC

Panda-Monium Martial Arts offers all-ages Taekwondo classes integrating Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Boxing, and self-defense in Asheville.

  • children seeking Taekwondo instruction
  • adults seeking Taekwondo classes
  • students interested in multiple martial arts disciplines

Asheville Academy of Taekwondo

Martial Arts Club

Asheville, NC

Asheville Academy of Taekwondo has taught Asheville students since 1991 and offers taekwondo, Hapkido, Tai Chi, Qigong, and Korean sword and archery.

  • Children seeking taekwondo classes
  • Teens building martial arts skills and self-defense knowledge
  • Adults seeking taekwondo training and physical fitness

Asheville Judo Club

Martial Arts Club

Asheville, NC

Asheville Judo Club offers beginner-welcoming judo with a free first class and pay-what-you-want drop-ins in Asheville.

  • Beginners seeking judo instruction
  • Adults wanting no-contract, drop-in martial arts classes
  • People seeking throws, takedowns, pins, joint locks, or chokes

Asheville Kung Fu

Martial Arts Club

Candler, NC

Asheville Kung Fu teaches Ving Tsun through forms and partnered drills, with introductory lessons at its Candler, North Carolina location.

  • People seeking Ving Tsun or Wing Chun training
  • Students interested in self-defense, economy of motion, and relaxation
  • Beginners seeking a scheduled introductory lesson

Asheville's Northside Jiu Jitsu

Martial Arts Club

Asheville, NC

Asheville's Northside Jiu Jitsu offers adult, kids, competition, and open-mat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs six days a week.

  • Adults starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with no prior experience
  • Children ages 5–12 developing movement, discipline, and confidence
  • Athletes preparing for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition

Same-day response to calls, texts, or forms

Blue Ridge Taekwondo

Martial Arts Club

Asheville, NC

Blue Ridge Taekwondo offers separate martial arts programs for preschoolers, children, teens, and adults in East Asheville.

  • Preschool martial arts classes
  • Kids martial arts classes
  • Teen and adult martial arts training

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

Dragon Phoenix

Martial Arts Club

Asheville, NC

Dragon Phoenix teaches Cheng Baguazhang, Chen Taijiquan, and Baoding Shuai Jiao in Woodfin, with free first classes for curriculum programs.

  • Children ages 7–14 seeking structured kung fu training
  • Young children ages 5–7 seeking age-appropriate introductory kung fu
  • Adults interested in traditional Chinese martial arts

Premier Martial Arts

Martial Arts Club

Asheville, NC

Premier Martial Arts offers Asheville kids and adult programs in Taekwondo, Karate, Krav Maga, and Kickboxing.

  • Children seeking martial arts classes
  • Adults seeking martial arts classes
  • Students interested in Taekwondo, Karate, Krav Maga, or Kickboxing

Premier Martial Arts Arden

Martial Arts Club

Arden, NC

Premier Martial Arts Arden offers children’s and adult training across karate, kickboxing, Krav Maga, taekwondo, and jiu-jitsu.

  • Children seeking martial arts training with discipline, focus, leadership, and character development
  • Adults seeking kickboxing, fitness, or self-defense instruction
  • Families seeking multiple martial arts disciplines at one studio

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.