UNDERDOG EVENTS

JIU JITSU | KICKBOXING | SELF DEFENSE | FITNESS

Underdog is committed to community - both our internal Underdog Family and the entirety of the 828. In addition to our regularly scheduled classes, we offer an smorgasbord of events, seminars, workshops, and social events open to everyone! Check out our offerings below and get in touch if you’d like us to work with your group!

FREE: Self Defense Workshop

Saturday, July 19, 11am-12:30pm

Join Underdog Martial Arts for a free self defense seminar. Led by avid competitors, coaches, and Underdog Martial Arts owners, Colleen Daly and Brian Asheland, this session blends techniques from kickboxing, wrestling, jiu jitsu, and more - real skills for real situations, taught in a trauma-informed, empowering space. No fear tactics. No gimmicks. Just tried-and-true, effective training in a community that’s got your back.

📅 Saturday, July 19 | 🕚 11am-12:30pm
📌 Underdog Martial Arts - 1156 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville
➡️ Spots are free but limited - register now!

This is your chance to surprise yourself. You’re worth fighting for.

FREE: “Roll” Models Family Night Jiu Jitsu

Friday July 25, 6-7:30pm

You matter more than you know - come train like it.
Join Underdog Martial Arts for Roll Models - a one-of-a-kind parent-and-child class where you’ll build skills, confidence, and connection together. Led by parents and martial artists Colleen Daly and Brian Asheland, this session blends fun, effective training with real-life impact. Respect improves. Confidence grows. Bullying drops. And best of all - you get to do it side by side.

📅 Friday, July 25| 🕚 6-7:30pm
📌 Underdog Martial Arts - 1156 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville
➡️ Spots are free but limited - register now! **Please register each member of your party

Show up for them. Show up with them. You’re both worth it.

FREE: Intro to Jiu Jitsu Beginners’ Workshop

Friday August 1, 6-7:30pm

Curious. Capable. Brand new. That’s exactly who this is for.
Join Underdog Martial Arts for a free, beginner-friendly Intro to Jiu Jitsu seminar designed for true first-timers. Led by Brian Asheland (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt, MMA veteran) and supported by Colleen Daly (Chris Torres Self Defense Black Belt, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt), this trauma-informed event strips away the ego and intimidation so you can focus on learning, growing, and having fun.

📅 Thursday, August 1 | 🕕 6:00-7:30pm
📌 Underdog Martial Arts - 1156 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville
➡️ Spots are free but limited - register now!

No uniforms. No pressure. Just progress, community, and a whole lot of curiosity.

FREE: “Roll” Models “Lets Go Girls”Edition. Femmes in the Family Self Defense

Saturday August 9, 12-1:30pm

You are worth fighting for.
Join Underdog Martial Arts for Roll Models — a free, trauma-informed self defense seminar for moms, stepmoms, mother figures, and their daughters or femme school-aged kids (10 and up). Led by Colleen Daly (Chris Torres Self Defense Black Belt, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Black Belt) and supported by Brian Asheland (BJJ Brown Belt, MMA veteran), this event blends connection, confidence, and real martial arts training in a supportive, empowering space. Come laugh, move, and grow together.

📅 Friday, July 25| 🕚 6-7:30pm
📌 Underdog Martial Arts - 1156 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville
➡️ Spots are free but limited - register now!**Please register each member of your party

No pressure. No gimmicks. Just power, practice, and presence.