ABOUT US
Hendo BJJ Core Values
Safety and humility are first and foremost" "If you have ego, then you can't keep your safety and the safety of others as a priority. Safety and humility go hand-in-hand. This is rule number one. This rule also applies to the culture and environment of our gym; we believe people should feel safe, comfortable, and accepted.
"Respect the lineage and the Academy" "We teach fundamentals from the source. Professor Larry Shealy learned Gracie Jiu Jitsu from legendary figures such as Rickson Gracie, Royce Gracie and Rigan Machado. Larry is a 4th degree Rigan Machado black belt. We believe fundamentals and perfect practice are core to growing excellent Jiu Jitsu skills. Rorion Gracie once said "The water is the purest the closer it is to the source."
"This ain't tennis" Gracie Jiu Jitsu is a complete fighting system, designed and adopted for self-defense. At Hendo BJJ we focus on the martial art vs. sport jiu jitsu. We believe Gracie Jiu Jitsu is more about being a competent fighter to defend yourself and others than it is about scoring points for competition. If you want to travel to other gyms to train, or compete every once in a while, you will do well. But know that this gym is focused on real self-defense, not sport. We often mix in Brazilian "Vale Tudo" into our practice to keep our Jiu Jitsu honest.
"Everything is earned" No participation trophies at Hendo BJJ. If you get a stripe or a new belt be proud; you earned it. This is as important with our kids programs as it is our adult programs. There are no shortcuts.
"Just show up: If you come train, stay safe, and keep your ego out of it then you will get better. The safer you are, the more you can train. The more you train, the more you learn. The discipline to show up even when you aren't motivated shows your heart. Motivation is hit or miss, discipline is consistent.
"Be a great training partner" "We are a team. We are here to learn and teach each other, always. We are not training to 'beat' our teammates or to 'win' practice. We are here to make ourselves better and to help our teammates get better as iron sharpens iron. Wether it's your first moment experiencing martial arts, or you've been honing your Jiu Jitsu skills for 30 years, we believe that everyone has something new to learn.
"God created all necks equal" "While anyone is welcome to train with us, Hendo BJJ and our core values are anchored in Christian values. We support several non-profits that raise money for things like shoes and food for those in need, and are a huddle group with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Come join us on Saturday mornings for Bible study prior to training.
What will get you fired from Hendo BJJ
Instructors
Professor Larry Shealy
Professor Larry started training in BJJ in November 1994 at a Rickson Gracie Seminar in Jacksonville, FL, and continues teaching and training at Hendo BJJ in Hendersonville, North Carolina, as an Official Master Rigan Machado Black Belt Academy. After having a successful BJJ Academy in Neptune Beach, FL since 2005 (JaxBJJ), he moved with his family to Hendersonville North Carolina in the fall of 2019. He is now the owner and main Instructor at Hendo BJJ which opened in December 2021.
He teaches traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu that includes the Self Defense system that he has adopted and shared with the Military (Marines, Army and Navy), as well as LEO's , local police and the S.W.A.T. team in Jacksonville Beach, FL.
He and his wife Gail have trained hundreds of women in avoiding, resisting and escaping a potential sexual attack in their 'Women’s Defense Tactics - D-TAC’ seminars and classes. Countless lives have changed, for the better, as wives, mom's, daughters, aunt's, sister's, ...... ALL WOMEN, have taken the reins in their safety and well being with an often overlooked problem in our society.
A taskmaster on safety and proper jiu-jitsu technique, Larry loves training, loves his students and loves the Lord Jesus Christ!
He graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing, and obtained a MBA from Jacksonville University in Management/Marketing; and has had a long and successful career in medical device sales and sales management However his true passion in his life is serving the Lord, and helping others through the Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Check out Professor Larry's Blog at the bottom of this page!
Coach Aaron Black - Brown Belt
Coach Aaron started BJJ in 2005 while attending Clemson University. After graduation Aaron trained in Atlanta, GA, where he continued his BJJ training where he began competing in Jiu-Jitsu, MMA and boxing. He competed up and down the east coast until retiring from MMA and Boxing in 2012.
Coach Aaron is a proficient Wrestler, Boxer, Muay Thai fighter and is a tough Brown Belt in BJJ.
Coach Dustin Smith - 4th Degree Blue Belt
Coach Dustin is a strong , athletic grappler. On the mat more than most, and always ready to learn and eager to assist our newer team members. Dustin has all the tools and the attitude to become a very good JiuJitsu player, and helping people along the way. A great team member!
Coach Jeff Harris-3rd Degree Blue Belt
Jeff is the Head Chilren’s Instructor. A loyal, competitive, retired military man has a deep history in Kenpo, and has truly rounded his game in BJJ over the past few years.
PC’s - Parent Coaches are parents who train and ha
children training Jiu-Jitsu too. They must go through a fundamentals seminar on teaching kids Jiu-Jitsu to participate. They are very instrumental in assisting the Professor and Coaches, in teaching solid BJJ technique and keeping the children safe.
Aaron Black
Randal Beaver
Alan Windham
Julie M
Brandon Apodaca
TJ Erway
Darin Pace
Andrew Thomas
Jake Stephenson
Glen Gillette
Hendo BJJ located at 1270 North Allen Road next to Flex Fitness.. We currently offer Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for Women, Self Defense/Combatives, and Hendo Women’s Defense Tactics (Self Defense Classes for Women)
Hendo BJJ has BJJ Kids classes, BJJ Adult classes, (Men, Co-Ed, and Women), Wrestling in our BJJ ’ Self Defense/Vale Tudo.
We are a family and welcome families to train together.
VALE TUDO
Vale Tudo mimics “street fighting” or real life situations where someone is attacking you. As a part of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu System that I’ve learned over time, we train in literally all scenarios that one may encounter in a fighting situation. This is NOT sport fighting, it is real world defending one’s self or family in any attack situations that you may encounter.
Hendo Women’s Defense Tactics
Hendo Women’s D-Tac course is a 'system' where work specifically on increasing awareness in all settings, being a 'hard' target vs. a 'soft' target in our demeanor and how we carry ourselves.
We also work together to create a comprehensive plan on how avoid to bad situations by reducing the opportunity for a predator to cross our paths.
And if it comes down to defending against an attack, we have a plan to resist with a great understanding of drawing from the fighter within and not to be abducted (taken to a secondary location). To enable that, we have a series of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu techniques that allow us to neutralize various situations, and become that 'hard target' we discussed above.
Hendo Women’s D-Tac 3 hour workshop, is a FREE bi-monthly monthly event. It can be attended multiple times and you must register for each event.
LOCATION
1270 North Allen Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-290-7933
Come train, the first class is FREE!
Hendo BJJ Training & Philosophy
At Hendo BJJ we follow many of the training philosophies of the Gracie and Machado families. As Carlos and Helio Gracie were not big men at 140 lbs., they were not able to ‘muscle’ people in order to beat them in Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Vale Tudo, no-holds-barred fighting. However, they perfected the use of leverage, timing, and fundamental perfection in their BJJ techniques, and they developed the best self-defense system in the world... Gracie Jiu-Jitsu!
It does not matter, how big or fast or strong someone is…..if they practice Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with proper leverage, timing and solid technique, they can be effective against much larger opponents. The key is the time one spends on the mat, putting in the work and developing the muscle memory of effective jiu jitsu techniques.
My BJJ Instructor, Master Rigan Machado, is known as one of the greatest Jiu-Jitsu fighters in history, and is a man of strong character. Our lineage at Hendo BJJ is as follows:
Grandmasters Carlos Gracie and Helio Gracie
Master Carlos Gracie, Jr.
Master Rigan Machado
Professor Larry Shealy
Hendo BJJ Students
It is said the purest water comes from the source and Hendo BJJ does it’s very best to replicate what has come from the original sources of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. (a.k.a. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu here in the United States)
We stress humility, self-control, dedication, and striving at perfecting the techniques of Jiu-Jitsu versus striving to beat your training partners. We believe that BJJ can be a life-long sport when practiced safely and with good training partners, who leave their ego at the door. We are not here training to hurt people, but we are indeed here training to lift people up.
We are here to train for 30 years, not 30 minutes, as one stupid move can cause disastrous injury, and will not be tolerated.
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'The Hendo BJJ Kids Creed'
I intend to develop myself in a positive manner, and avoid anything that will reduce my physical health and mental growth.
I intend to develop my self-discipline, to bring out the best in myself and others.
I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively, to help myself and others, and never be abusive or offensive.
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At Hendo BJJ we are a big family, working together to make each other better, on the mats, and better people in our own path in life.
If this interests you and/or your kids, please give us a call or email Professor Larry at the number and email below.
Blessings to All!
“Train hard, Train smart………. TRAIN FOR LIFE”
Professor Larry Shealy
4th Degree Rigan Machado BJJ Black Belt Instructor
Hendo BJJ -Rigan Machado BJJ Affiliate
By appointment- call 828-290-7933 or email Professor@HendoBJJ.com
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PRIVATE LESSONS
5:15-6:30pm -Adult No Gi - Vale Tudo - Self Defense (OPEN MAT FOR HBJJ STUDENTS)
TUESDAY
10:30am-12:00pm. BJJ Adult
4:30-6:00pm BJJ Adults
6:00-7:00pm. Kids BJJ
WEDNESDAY
PRIVATE LESSONS
THURSDAY
10:30am-12:00pm Adult BJJ
4:30-6:00pm. BJJ Adults
6:00-7:00pm. Kids BJJ
FRIDAY
10:30am-12:00pm - BJJ Adults (OPEN MAT FOR HBJJ STUDENTS)
PRIVATE LESSONS
SATURDAY
9:00 - 9:45am: Hendo BJJ Bible Study
10:00am - 11:00am Adult No Gi - Vale Tudo - Self Defense (Sometimes OPEN MAT FOR HBJJ STUDENTS)
PRIVATE LESSONS