Quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu right here in Mars Hill.
Hello and welcome to Pathfinder BJJ. Our mission is to teach high quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and have a good time doing it. If you are looking for an excellent martial arts experience and a great time then stop by. We’d love to have you, and your first class is on us.
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Why Jiu-Jitsu?
Proven Efficacy
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has repeatedly proven its value ever since Royce Gracie won the first UFC. Through countless trials it has earned its place as one of the most respected arts in the world.
A Ton of Fun
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most fun and exciting sports out there. You roll around on the ground with your friends while wearing colorful pajamas. What’s not to love?
Get In or Stay In Shape
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides astonishing benefits to your physical health and well being. It is not uncommon for people to lose weight, build muscle, and improve balance and flexibility without having to suffer through boring cardio or weight training.
Challenge Yourself
Getting a black belt in BJJ takes 10 years or more for the average person. It can be incredibly difficult at times. It will provide challenges that will make you want to improve your lifestyle and habits. Life changing? If you want it to be.
Choose your starting point
Trial Class
On The House
Send us a message to schedule a trial class.
Monthly Membership
$130/mo (Adults) $100/mo (Kids)
Monthly access to all of our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. Classes are offered three days a week.
Drop In
$15
All drop ins must be paid before class. Drop ins are for out of town visitors only.
What Folks are Saying.
Tim Hufford
BJJ Instructor and Academy Manager
“Josh is an excellent teacher. He has helped countless people improve their jiu jitsu through the years. If you have the opportunity to train with him you should 100% do so. He will make you better. More importantly, he will make you laugh and help you enjoy doing jiu jitsu more because he is around. He is a beautiful human with an extreme amount of caring and love to share. I would highly recommend him as an instructor and as someone to have in your life. I cannot recommend him highly enough..”
Paul Nemeth
BJJ Student
“I’ve been doing BJJ for roughly five years. I have been training with Josh for the last eight months and in those months I’ve had rapid progression in my technique. Josh is a true wizard when it comes to breaking down the who, what, when, where, and why of BJJ. I would highly recommend him to anyone, whether they are just getting started in the game or are taking their game to the next level. 10/10. A true gem, and his dad jokes are also on an other-wordly level. ”
Student and Parent
TJ Phillips
“My son and I started training with Josh at Pathfinder BJJ almost a year ago (2022). I learned more in my first week of training here than in months at my first school. One of the most significant differences in training with Josh is the level of detail he brings in every technique and position he teaches. It’s been really amazing to watch my son’s growth growth both on and off the mats since he started training. It’s given him a kind of self confidence in everything he does and the rest of his life.”
“There was no more difficult search, as a lifetime martial artist, than finding the perfect instructor and academy for my daughter. For me, that search ended with Pathfinder BJJ. Josh, and Pathfinder BJJ Studio embodies the quality one would expect from the best academies in the world, right here in Mars Hill.
Zoni Mae has flourished under Coach Macri’s guidance. I’ve seen her confidence grow, her attention focused more precisely, and her motivation soar! Josh’s vast knowledge of the art, his many years of experience, his wit, wisdom, and patience bring out the very best in her, and I highly recommend this studio.”
Dan Burrello
Parent
Let’s get this thing going.
I can’t promise it’ll be easy but it will be worth it.
