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Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy
5 ★★★★★ 124 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Asheville, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule parabellumbjjavl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 828-412-5065
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Parabellum Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Academy in Asheville, North Carolina is hands down one of the best martial arts gyms in Western North Carolina for both kids and adults!”
“The coaching staff is knowledgeable, patient, and highly experienced, making Parabellum an excellent choice for beginners, competitors, and advanced athletes alike.”
“The coaching staff is knowledgeable, patient, and highly experienced, making Parabellum an excellent choice for beginners, competitors, and advanced athletes alike.”
“Whether you’re training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, wrestling, boxing, or kickboxing, this academy delivers elite-level instruction in a welcoming, professional environment.”
“My family and I were visiting the area from South Florida and took a private class with Coach Shaun.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether you’re training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, wrestling, boxing, or kickboxing, this academy delivers elite-level instruction in a welcoming, professional environment.”
“Parabellum Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Academy in Asheville, North Carolina is hands down one of the best martial arts gyms in Western North Carolina for both kids and adults!”
“Parabellum Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Academy in Asheville, North Carolina is hands down one of the best martial arts gyms in Western North Carolina for both kids and adults!”
“Classes are structured, safe, and challenging, with a strong focus on technique, discipline, and real-world self-defense.”
What members say
“Nicole is an excellent instructor who is passionate about the sport and very patient and methodical in her teaching, while also challenging you to get outside of your comfort zone.”
“Whether you’re training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, wrestling, boxing, or kickboxing, this academy delivers elite-level instruction in a welcoming, professional environment.”
“Parabellum is by far the greatest choice I could have made to help my child with structure and discipline.”
“Whether your goal is competition, self-defense, fitness, or personal growth, this MMA and Jiu-Jitsu academy provides the tools and support to help you succeed.”
“The facility itself is also extremely clean and well maintained, which reflects the pride they take in their academy and the respect they show for their students.”
From the reviews
Excellent place to train. At Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy, the atmosphere is very professional yet welcoming. The instructors are patient, attentive, and truly focused on helping you improve your technique in every class. My husband trains here and has made incredible progress in both Jiu-Jitsu and boxing.
Parabellum Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Academy in Asheville, North Carolina is hands down one of the best martial arts gyms in Western North Carolina for both kids and adults!
Parabellum MMA Academy is an outstanding training environment. The professionalism of the coaching staff really stands out. Coach Shaun, Mannix, and Braden are excellent instructors who bring a high level of knowledge, patience, and professionalism to every class.
We took our toddler to Parabellum Jiu Jitsu in Asheville, NC for a trial class and walked away beyond impressed. Coach Shaun was fantastic. patient, warm, and so good with little ones.
New to kickboxing? Start at Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy
Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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