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 -

ASHEVILLE, NC

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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.

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.

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

Open Source Jiu-Jitsu gym in Asheville NC

Open Source Jiu-Jitsu instruction in Asheville NC

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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
Hot tub
Outdoor, Rocky-style weightlifting equipment available

BAYING HOUND CAMPGROUND

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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.

Campground features a fire pit, deck, hammocks and multiple chill zones
Indoor shower and outdoor solar-heated shower
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
WiFi and indoor workspace

CHECK OUT OUR CAMPGROUND

INSTRUCTORS

MAY 2023

Here are our confirmed instructors. We typically have 5-7 black belt instructors for each camp. We'll keep this list updated, so check back regularly!

Rich Sab (AKA Dominick R. Sabatino)

BJJ Black Belt 2nd Degree (Team Combat Base)(Team Edge)
Personal Fitness Trainer and Nutritional Coach
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Professional Actor, Musician, and all around swell guy
The least formal coach in the martial arts world

>> @richsab

Heather Raftery

Heather Raftery is an Atos Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Andre Galvao, a multiple-time No-Gi Worlds medalist, a two-time ADCC NA Trials medalist, and BJJ Globetrotters instructor. She is a proud Tucson native, and she enjoys driving her classic VW bus cross-country, cat memes, and making grown men cry.

>> @livewildandwonder

Mary Holmes

Black belt awarded by Royce Gracie
Started training in 2008
2018 Pan Am Master 2 Lightweight and Absolute Silver Medalist
2017 Brown Belt World Master 2 Lightweight Gold Medalist
2016 Master World Brown Belt Master 2 Lightweight Silver Medalist and Absolute Gold Medalist
2016 Pan Ams Purple Belt Master 1, Light weight and Absolute Gold Medalist [this was prior to expanding the female masters division, so there was only Adult and Master 1]
Pisces, lover of puppies, good food, and true crime podcasts

Kaitlin Wonder

Hi I’m Kaitlin and I am a Black belt under Diego Bispo and train out of the Diego Bispo Academy in Virginia Beach. I’ve been training for over 15 years and love to compete. My game is passing and top game heavy with some sneaky moves added in there as well . Our side of jiu jitsu I’m a full time mom and social worker for the Navy specializing in educating children and families. In my free time I like to surf and spend entirely too much time at the beach on weekends.

>> @mommygrappler

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Eric Bydairk

My name is Eric. I live in Colonial Beach, Virginia (which we love) with my wife Lisa. I have 3 dogs, 3 cats, and 4 chickens. I love the outdoors and connecting with people while outdoors! I’m a Chris Haueter black belt who has been running Takedown Nation Grappling Academy for a year and a half in Dahlgren Virginia. Former wrestler, former sailor.

>> @takedown_nation

Rick Bateman

Black belt under Kristian Woodmansee
Owner and head coach at the largest BJJ school on the Outer Banks, NC - OBX Martial Arts
2021-2022 IBJJF-ranked Top 3 Lightweight Master 1 Brown Belt
Purple Heart Veteran in 101st Airborne in the United States Army
Father of four

>> @obxmartialartsnc

SEPT 2023

Here are our confirmed instructors. We typically have 5-7 black belt instructors for each camp. We'll keep this list updated, so check back regularly!

Brad Wolfson

Brad is the owner of Soulcraft Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and BJJ in Paradise retreats and the first American black belt promoted under Coral Belt Marcio Stambowsky in 2011. His love affair with jiu jitsu began in the late 90’s and has brought him to more than 45 countries around the world to share the art. As a frequent teacher at BJJ Globetrotters camps, Brad loves to explore new places and use jiu jitsu as a way to make friends and build community.

>> @brad_wolf2

>> @macarra_bjj_hamden

Rich Sab (AKA Dominick R. Sabatino)

BJJ Black Belt 2nd Degree (Team Combat Base)(Team Edge)
Personal Fitness Trainer and Nutritional Coach
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Professional Actor, Musician, and all around swell guy
The least formal coach in the martial arts world

>> @richsab

Joshua Janis

Joshua is a Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with over 19 years of experience. He has multiple videos on BJJ Fanatics, has coached all over the world with BJJ Globetrotters, and has been coaching since 2012. His career, coaching leaders with MyOdisee, has also helped build him into an excellent communicator of the principles of BJJ.

Kris Shaw

Bionic mom with a passion for BJJ
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!)