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Judo Classes in Asheville, NC

Asheville has 2 judo dojos — including 2 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 1 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each dojo runs, so you can find your dojo and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Open Source Jiu-Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews

357 Gorman Bridge Rd, Asheville, NC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $20/mo Ages 4–15

Judo dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersrespectful, no-ego dojo

Asheville Judo Club

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

357 Gorman Bridge Rd, Asheville, NC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $50/mo

Judo dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Affiliated

Good to know in Asheville

All 2 dojos with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think USA Judo, USJA, USJF, or Kodokan), members point to Open Source Jiu-Jitsu and Asheville Judo Club.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Open Source Jiu-Jitsu runs women's judo.

Plan your first class

These dojos offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try judo before you commit. Check each dojo's schedule for the current offer.

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New to judo?

These dojos are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that randori builds up slowly and you start by learning to fall safely. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen judo in Asheville

This dojo runs kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.

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Judo in Asheville: quick answers

How much does judo cost a month in Asheville?
A few Asheville dojos list a membership around $50/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the dojo's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
Do any Asheville dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 2 of the 2 dojos in Asheville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Open Source Jiu-Jitsu, Asheville Judo Club. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start judo in Asheville?
Yes. Judo welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Asheville dojos are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Randori (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good dojo never pressures newcomers, and you start by learning ukemi (safe falling) — you bow in, show respect, and all levels are welcome.
Are there kids' judo classes in Asheville?
Yes — 1 Asheville dojo runs kids' or youth judo, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.

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