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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!

Women's Self Defense Asheville NC
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Women and Femmes
Self Defense 101

4 week course

Starting May 30th, Underdog Martial Arts is hosting a 4 week Women’s Self Defense course designed specifically for beginners.
This course focuses on practical self defense skills that can be applied in real-world situations while creating a supportive and welcoming training environment. Over 4 weeks, participants will learn about the four major tenants of self defense:

  • Striking
    Learn fundamental stance and footwork, basic punches and kicks, and some defensive reactions.

  • Wrestling & Clinch Work
    Understand distance management, balance, control, and how to stay standing when someone grabs you.

  • Ground Defense
    Learn positional awareness, core concepts for escapes, and some tips for how to protect yourself if a situation ends up on the ground.

  • Verbal Advocacy
    Self defense starts long before things become physical. We’ll cover boundary setting, situational awareness, and verbal skills like the hard and soft method that help avoid escalation whenever possible.

Course Details

Dates: May 30th – June 20th Time:Saturdays at 10am Cost: $99 per person Location: Underdog Martial Arts 1156 Sweeten Creek Rd Asheville NC

No prior martial arts experience or fitness levels required.

This course is beginner-friendly and designed for everyday people looking to build practical skills in a safe and structured environment.

Space is limited and registration is required.

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Two men practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Underdog Martial Arts, Asheville's beginner friendly and inclusive BJJ and Kickboxing Gym.

Friday Nights 6pm

FREE Open Mat

Join us Every Friday night at 6pm for a FREE Community Open Mat. Grapplers, Strikers and Martial Artists are all welcome, regardless of home gym or affiliation. Just sign a waiver, don’t be an asshat, and come train!

📅 Friday Night’s | 🕚 6:00 pm
📌 Underdog Martial Arts - 1156 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville
➡️ FREE!!!

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A woman in a black tank top and workout gloves leaning on a punching bag during a martial arts class at UnderDog Martial Arts. Another woman in a black top and gray pants stands behind her. The UnderDog Martial Arts logo is visible, and there is promotional text for a free LGBT self-defense workshop on July 3rd from 12:30 to 2 pm.

First Saturday of the Month, 12:30-2pm

FREE LGBT Community Self Defense Workshop

We hope you can join us for our FREE monthly Queer, Trans & LGBT+ Self-Defense Workshop returns Saturday, June 6th at 12:00pm. Inclusive and trauma-informed, this space is built for learning real, pressure-tested skills in a supportive community. Come learn with us.

📅 First Saturday of the Month | 🕚 12:30-2:00pm
📌 Underdog Martial Arts - 1156 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville
➡️ FREE!!! Spots Are Limited So Sign Up Now

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