Spend your Labor Day weekend in Asheville, North Carolina doing jiu-jitsu, meeting new people, and exploring the Appalachian Mountains.

- Four days of BJJ training and seminars -

- 24/7 access to 1,300+ square feet of mats -

- A Welcome Cookout on your first night -

- Soak in the funky, unique Asheville vibe -

- Access to more breweries than you can count -

- Camping/ pseudo-glamping and hanging out at the Baying Hound Campground, just steps away from the gym -

Optional Activities

- Guided hike to waterfalls -

- Tube down the French Broad River -

- Brewery Tour -

- Tie Dye Party -

ASHEVILLE, NC

If you haven't heard about Asheville before, all you have to do is mention it to one of your friends and their response will be, "You're going to Asheville? Oh, I LOVE Asheville." Really. Try it.

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It's got mountains, waterfalls, the third oldest river in the world, a bustling downtown, live music galore, murals around every corner, renowned restaurants and so. much. beer.

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When you're not doing jiu-jitsu, there's plenty to explore. We'll have organized activities to guide you to the best places or you're welcome to venture off on your own.

FACILITIES

THE GYM: OPEN SOURCE JIU-JITSU

• 1,378 sq feet/ 128 sq meters of mat space

• Mats are on a custom made sprung-floor on over 100 repurposed tires

• Lots of ventilation with doors on opposite sides, large garage door and plenty of fans

• Indoor shower and outdoor solar-heated shower at the gym

• Outdoor, Rocky-style weightlifting equipment available

BAYING HOUND CAMPGROUND

Our BJJ-themed campground shares the same property as the gym, allowing folks to enjoy a bit of nature while taking a break from the mats. Our "full package" camp option includes lodging, food and laundry services.

• Campground features a fire pit, deck, hammocks and multiple other chill zones

• Indoor kitchen, dining area and hangout spots at the campground bunkhouse

• Unique structures made from upcycled materials

• Hostel-style indoor lodging - shared bunkhouse bedroom for 6 people

• Tent sites for you OG campers

• Indoor toilets and rustic outhouse 

• Indoor shower and outdoor solar-heated shower

• Wifi with limited capabilities (but aren't you here to just do BJJ, anyhow?)

INSTRUCTORS

Covid's made planning hard for everyone, including instructors. :) We'll be updating our instructors' bios here as we get confirmation from them.

Rich Sab (AKA Dominick R. Sabatino)

• BJJ Black Belt 1st Degree (Team Combat Base)(Team Edge)

• Personal Fitness Trainer and Nutritional Coach

• Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

• Professional Actor, Musician, and all around swell guy

Instructor To Be Confirmed

This is where we'll tell you all about this super cool instructor.

*Subject to change depending on weather, interest in certain activities, Covid and whatever else 2021 has in store for us.

ITINERARY

SAMPLE*

SEPT 3-6, 2021

FRIDAY
-Arrival
-Open Mat
-Welcome Cookout dinner

SATURDAY
-Morning Yoga
-BJJ Workshops/Seminars
-Lunch/ Optional Hike to Waterfalls
-BJJ Workshops/Seminars
-Dinner
-Tie Dye Party

SUNDAY
-Morning Yoga
-BJJ Workshops/Seminars
-Lunch/ Optional Tubing Activity
-BJJ Workshops/Seminars
-Dinner
-Brewery Tour

MONDAY (Labor Day)
Departure Day
-Morning workshop
-Lunch
-Open mat
 

- 50 Spots Available -

- Choose your desired package -

- Online Payment -

- Tickets fully transferable -

- 100% Refund 2+ weeks out -

- Partial refund up to 48 hours out - 

FULL PACKAGE

-Full access to all seminars, classes, open mats

-24/7 access to mats

-3 nights lodging in a tent-less sleeping structure at Baying Hound Campground (first come, first serve determined by completed registration)

-Welcome Cookout

-Continental Breakfast every day

-Lunch every day

-Laundry service x2

-Camp Grappalachia T-Shirt

-- $535 --

FULL PACKAGE

FOR TENT/VEHICLE CAMPERS

-Full access to all seminars, classes, open mats

-24/7 access to mats

-3 nights lodging in your own tent or vehicle at Baying Hound Campground 

-Welcome Cookout

-Continental Breakfast every day

-Lunch every day

-Laundry service x2

-Camp Grappalachia T-Shirt

-- $485 --

MATS-ONLY PACKAGE

-Full access to all seminars, classes, open mats

-Access to campground hangout areas

-Welcome Cookout

-Camp Grappalachia T-Shirt

-- $195 --