Asheville’s Northside Jiu Jitsu

12/03/2025

Save BIG money now!
Only SEVEN spots left! Don’t miss out!! 🎉🎁🎄🎊

12/01/2025

🎉 Holiday Special Alert at Northside Jiu Jitsu! 🎉

We’re giving you a **huge $430 value** for the year! Don’t miss your chance to grab this special offer and start 2026 strong on the mats. 💪

⏰ **Hurry – this deal is only good through December!** Sign up now before it’s too late!

11/18/2025

Solid crew at 6 AM this morning at Northside Jiu Jitsu.
There’s just something different about the people who choose to get up before the sun and come in to wrestle. Grinders. Discipline-driven. The kind of people who set the tone for their whole day by putting in the work early.

Proud of this crew. Northside keeps showing up. 🖤💪🛡️

11/12/2025

Congratulations to Will McSwain for earning his fourth and final stripe as a white belt at Northside Jiu Jitsu. 💯💪

11/07/2025

The journey to black belt can be long and brutal, and everyone’s path looks a little different. In my opinion, people compare themselves to others far too often, and that leads to an unhealthy approach to training and longevity in Jiu Jitsu. Relax, have fun, and be grateful that you have a strong body that allows you to train and grow in such an amazing craft. 💯💪🥋

10/27/2025

In Jiu Jitsu, everyone has their own path. 🥋

Some people train for self-defense, some for fitness, and for many of us, it’s just as much about mental health as it is about technique.

Not everyone chooses to compete—and that’s perfectly okay. Each person’s journey is their own, and that’s what makes this art so special.

For me, I love to compete and test myself against others outside our academy. It helps me see where I am in my rank and reminds me there’s always more to learn. There will always be people who are bigger, faster, or better—but as a black belt and academy owner, I believe in leading by example and inspiring my students through action.

I’m grateful to have a healthy body that allows me to compete again soon. 🙏
Get out there and train hard today! 💪

07/04/2025

At Northside Jiu Jitsu, training demands total presence.

When you’re on the mat, there’s no room for distraction—if your mind wanders, you suffer.

This art forces you to solve problems under pressure, with painful consequences for every mistake.

That’s why we train daily. That’s why we love this game.

Go do something hard today.

07/01/2025

Over the last few months, we’ve been proud to welcome several officers from the Woodfin Police Department to the mats at Northside Jiu Jitsu. It’s an honor to help equip these professionals with the skills to safely and effectively control situations—because when you know how to control a person, excessive force isn’t needed.

Our mission is to make our community safer by giving officers the tools they need to protect and serve with confidence and precision. Big thanks to the Woodfin PD for showing up and putting in the work. You guys are awesome. 👊💥

Woodfin Police Department

05/18/2025

🚨 Jiu Jitsu Seminar Alert – Asheville! 🚨

On Friday, May 30th from 6:00–7:30 PM, we’re excited to host a FREE seminar at Northside Jiu Jitsu taught by black belt C**t Parsons!

C**t is not only a fantastic grappler and seasoned competitor — he’s also a highly respected black belt professor and the owner/head coach of Speakeasy Jiu Jitsu right here in Asheville. If you’ve ever learned from C**t, you already know: the guy brings serious knowledge and a sharp eye for the details that make a difference.

✅ All affiliates welcome
✅ No charge to attend
❤️ Donations are appreciated but absolutely not expected

Come sharpen your game, learn from one of Asheville’s best, and hang out with the local Jiu Jitsu community. Don’t miss this one!

04/22/2025

Jiu Jitsu people!
Check out our new YouTube channel.
Free instructionals!!

youtube.com/

Thinking about starting Jiu Jitsu? Or maybe you’re a seasoned grappler looking to sharpen your fundamentals and tighten up your game?

Check out our YouTube channel, brought to you by Northside Jiu Jitsu right here in Asheville. It’s full of free instructional videos that break down the core principles of Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu — simple, effective, and focused on what actually works.

Click the link below and start training smarter today: youtube.com/

04/22/2025

Thinking about starting Jiu Jitsu? Or maybe you’re a seasoned grappler looking to sharpen your fundamentals and tighten up your game?

Check out our YouTube channel, brought to you by Northside Jiu Jitsu right here in Asheville. It’s full of free instructional videos that break down the core principles of Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu — simple, effective, and focused on what actually works.

Click the link below and start training smarter today: youtube.com/

04/11/2025

“It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.”

Do something hard everyday.