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Spend your vacation 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 -


Asheville Activities

- Hike to Mountaintop Views and Waterfalls -

- Drive the Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway -

- Tube down the French Broad River -

- Breweries Galore -

- Top Rated Restaurants -

**DAY PASSES NOW AVAILABLE**

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're happy to give you recommendations on our favorite restaurants, hikes and other quintessentially "Asheville" experiences.

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Checking out plane tickets? Here are nearby airports and their approximate distance to the gym:

*Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) = 20 minutes

*Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) = 1.5 hours

*Charlotte International Airport (CLT) = 2 hours

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

  • Disco ball

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. 

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

  • Indoor shower and outdoor solar-heated shower

  • Indoor toilets and rustic outhouse

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

  • Laundry machines

  • Unique structures made from upcycled materials

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

  • Tent sites for you OG campers

  • WiFi and indoor workspace

INSTRUCTORS

MAY 2024

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Kris Shaw

  • Part of the original Dirty Dozen Female Black Belts, the first female grapplers outside of Brazil to achieve the rank of black belt

  • Received her Black Belt from Leka Vieira making her one of the first and few women to have been promoted to black belt by a female

  • Founder of BJJ Legends Magazine

  • Mother of four daughters

  • Originally from Texas and a University of Texas graduate

  • Hobbies: bee-keeping, motorcycles, working on cars, sewing, football (go Cowboys!), and raising chickens

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Matt McPeake

  • Black Belt out of Browns Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu in Waterdown, Ontario, Canada

  • Have been doing BJJ for over 20 years

  • Love combining travel and training

  • Enjoy heel hooking white belts and small children

  • BJJ Globetrotters and BJJ Fanatics instructor

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