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!
Ariel Machado Kickboxing Workshop
Saturday November 22nd, 11am-2pm
Ariel do Rocio Machado With more than 20 years of professional experience in kickboxing and several years competing also in MMA, Ariel Machado is one of Brazil’s most prominent heavyweight and light-heavyweight stand-up fighters. Born in Curitiba, he began training at age 14 and has built a career defined by discipline, knockout power, and national and international achievements that placed Brazilian kickboxing on the global stage. Known for his powerful low kicks, sharp technical style, and relentless conditioning, Ariel has become a symbol of determination and excellence, consistently performing at the highest level—even under intense pressure or injury.
⸻ Athlete Career Highlights • Record (Kickboxing): 61 wins, including 43 by knockout, 14 losses. • MMA Record: 7 wins (all by knockout), 3 losses. Major Titles & Achievements • Winner of the Glory Light Heavyweight Contender Tournament (2017) • WGP Kickboxing Light Heavyweight (-94.1 kg) Champion, WGP 70 (2023) • K-1 Brazil Absolute Grand Prix Champion (2024) • K-1 World GP 2024 Champion (Tokyo, Japan) — defeated Rhys Brudenell, Errol Zimmerman, and Feng Rui all by KO/TKO in a single night National & Regional Titles (Early Career) • Brazilian Kickboxing Champion • Pan-American Kickboxing Champion • South American Kickboxing Champion • Multiple State and Invitational Titles (including “Torneio Estímulo Muay Thai” and Paraná State Championships) ⸻ Notable Wins • Vs. Feng Rui – K-1 World GP 2024 Final (Tokyo, Japan) – KO (left hook), Round 1 • Vs. Errol Zimmerman – K-1 World GP 2024 Semifinal – TKO (low kicks), Round 2 • Vs. Rhys Brudenell – K-1 World GP 2024 Quarterfinal – KO (right hook), Round 1 • Vs. Lucas Paredes – WGP Kickboxing Light Heavyweight Title – Unanimous Decision • Vs. Guto Inocente – K-1 Brazil GP Semifinal 2024 – Unanimous Decision
⸻ Coaching & Leadership Beyond his career as a world-class athlete, Ariel Machado is also a respected coach and mentor. He leads CWB Fight Club, a top-level martial arts academy based in Curitiba, Brazil, dedicated to developing the next generation of fighters in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and MMA. Through his technical knowledge and leadership, Ariel inspires athletes to pursue excellence both inside and outside the ring, continuing to elevate Brazil’s presence in the global combat sports scene.
📅 Saturday, November 22 | 🕚 11am-2pm
📌 Underdog Martial Arts - 1156 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville
➡️ $100/ Person. Spots Are Limited So Sign Up Now
Michael Currier Nogi JiuJitsu Seminar
Saturday November 29th, 11:30am-1:30pm
Michael Currier is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, professional grappler, and internationally recognized instructor known for his technical precision and creative teaching style. Michael blends movement, balance, and fluid transitions into a unique approach to guard recovery, framing, and control. He has competed in elite events such as Submission Underground, Fight2Win, EBI, and Quintet, and regularly teaches worldwide with BJJ Globetrotters. Whether coaching beginners or advanced competitors, Michael’s classes emphasize effective technique, intelligent movement, and inclusive training environments—making him one of today’s most innovative voices in modern submission grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
📅 Saturday, November 29 | 🕚 11:30am-1:30pm
📌 Underdog Martial Arts - 1156 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville
➡️ $50/ Person. Spots Are Limited So Sign Up Now
FREE LGBT Community Self Defense Workshop
Saturday November 1st, 12:30-2pm
🎃 Spoooooky Self-Defense THIS SATURDAY 🎃
No better after-party to Halloween than learning the ultimate zombie defense. What is it!? WE NEED TO KNOW. Find out, this Saturday, November 1 from 12:30-2 at the FREE queer, trans, LGBTQ+ self defense seminar! Fight Zombies. Train in Community. See you this Saturday.
📅 Saturday, November 1st| 🕚 12:30-2:00pm
📌 Underdog Martial Arts - 1156 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville
➡️ FREE!!! Spots Are Limited So Sign Up Now