Hendo BJJ
“Larry(Hendo BJJ) is a walking encyclopedia of jiu jitsu and one of the kindest, most generous people I have had the privilege to meet in this art.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Hendersonville, NC
10 gyms listed · 5 in Hendersonville · 7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
JTF Taekwondo School
“SGM Dunn, staff, and organization truly care about their art, fellowship, and most importantly the students.”
Hendokickboxing & Krav Maga
“Even with no prior experience it feels like your right at home with family as they cheer you on.”
Glovers Martial Arts Academy
“Learned so much and everyone grew to become a big part of my life.”
Hendersonville Shorin-Ryu Karate Dojo
“I have been to many other Dojos and the other Dojos usually have one or two Sensei, but this Dojo may have any where to 8 to 10 Sensei on any given night.”
American Top Team Asheville
“The culture here is incredible and every student I've trained with is more than happy to take extra time to help explain techniques that are new to me.”
The 10 gyms listed for Hendersonville, NC teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Hendersonville, NC
5 of the 10 gyms we list are based in Hendersonville; the other 5 serve Hendersonville from East Flat Rock (2 mi), Arden (10 mi) and Asheville (18 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 352 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "knowledge". 7 are open on Saturdays. 3 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 13 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the gyms on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Why are some gyms here outside Hendersonville?
5 of the 10 gyms sit inside Hendersonville. The rest come from other towns inside 20 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
Fakhoury Academy Of Taekwondo
“It's only been two weeks but it's a great environment for kids, mine love it.”
Combat Performance
“If you're feeling apprehensive about starting your martial arts journey there is truly no better place to begin than at Combat Performance.”
CTA BJJ MMA
“Awesome place to learn an amazing martial art!”
Underdog Martial Arts
“Getting back into jiu jitsu after a long stint off the mats and couldn't have come to a better gym.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Hendersonville
- “Our son loves going to Taekwondo class! His instructors are supportive, disciplined, knowledgeable, encouraging, and safety conscious.” — from a review of JTF Taekwondo School
- “Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They take pride in keeping the dojo clean and stocked.” — from a review of Hendokickboxing & Krav Maga
- “This school brings out the best in people and it shows with the amount of respect and discipline the other students have, it creates a very welcoming environment for anyone new to BJJ or those looking for a new school.” — from a review of Hendo BJJ
- “Highly recommend for those getting into jiujitsu or those that are looking to advance in belts.” — from a review of Hendo BJJ
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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