Welcome to Hendo BJJ

I have learned so much training with Larry in such a short time. He’s a very concise and great teacher. Larry’s great at helping wrestlers transition into jujitsu. I highly... read more recommend Hendo BJJ for serious jujitsu competitors!

I started my BJJ journey and had 4 empowering years with Larry Shealy. From the loss of 100 lbs to having the courage to face and overcome many fears I... read more struggled with my entire life. His dedication to bring you his wealth of knowledge in a structured hierarchical system is great for EVERYBODY young to old looking to improve self-discipline, and self defense.

I attended a Free Hendo Women's Safety and Self Defense class with Larry this past Saturday and it was amazing. Larry is very honest and truly wants whats best for... read more his community. The seminar was completely free and lasted 2 and a half hours, and he made sure that each woman was well equipped after the class, even offering to stay after and teach further. I am a college student preparing to go to Western Carolina, and was in need of a self defense class, and I’m so glad I found this one. I loved this class so much that I even scheduled further private lessons, at an affordable price, to prepare myself. No matter the age, self defense is necessary, and Larry will help you achieve it. Wish I could give it more than 5 stars!

Incredible teacher and a great group of students. Best group of encouraging people I've ever met. Come train with us! You won't regret it.

Recommend training there to anyone trying to compete or just wanting to learn pure excellent technique. I’ve only trained here for a few sessions now and So far I have... read more learned so much more from Prof. Larry than any place I’ve been to in the past. If you live in Hendersonville or around the area, you should definitely come check it out!

As a longtime student of Kyo Kushinkai, Hendo BJJ has renewed my love for martial arts. Professor Shealy is an excellent instructor along with his well qualified coaching staff. I... read more train with my two sons and look forward to progressing under the hands of a great school.

This is an incredible place to train with some of the warmest and most welcoming people I've had the pleasure of meeting.There are 3 things that really stand out... read more for me about Hendo BJJ that make it a uniquely rewarding place to train.1: Professor Shealy is very committed to ensuring this is a SAFE space to learn. You can feel confident that everyone here will treat you with respect and put your safety above all else. We live by the motto “Train hard, Train smart… Train For Life.”2: This is a very family-friendly gym. I exclusively take the morning classes, and children are often present during adult classes watching their parents train. It's great to see moms and dads with young kids on the mats here, who otherwise wouldn't be able to train. My kids are older, but I remember how challenging and expensive it was to get childcare. You don't have to worry about that here, which is awesome!3: The culture here is incredibly warm, friendly, helpful, and encouraging. If I'm being honest, I always thought of BJJ as a "competition sport", and I assumed I'd be taking classes with a bunch of young and athletic competitors. Needless to say, I was relieved when I attended my first class and saw that I wasn't the oldest guy in the room (I'm in my mid-40s). More importantly, this isn't a competition-oriented gym and I think that's part of the appeal for me. For those who want to compete, you'll definitely get those skills here. However, the emphasis of Hendo BJJ is on self-defense and self-improvement. There's a real sense of camaraderie and community here that's refreshing and rare.I highly recommend coming by and taking a class. You can expect to be welcomed and supported here through your Jiu-Jitsu journey, no matter what your goals or reasons for training.

After moving back to the area from Minneapolis, I was searching for a BJJ school. Luckily I found Hendo BJJ and Professor Larry Shealy.I could not ask... read more for a better school or a better Professor. Everyone that trains here is willing to help in any way possible. Professor teaches techniques that are then drilled until comfortable. He's always willing to troubleshoot as well which is as important as the training itself.There are many BJJ schools but not many GREAT schools. Do yourself a favor and check out Hendo BJJ, you will NOT be disappointed.

Professor Larry has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the better part of three decades and it shows. He has top notch instruction and skill. If you want to learn... read more from the best then train at Hendo BJJ.

I trained under Professor Larry for six months in Hendersonville before moving. Learned so much from him on and off the mat. In a few months will have been training... read more for two years. Thankful not only for the incredible foundation that he put in place in our time together but for the friendship. Can't recommend Professor Larry and Hendo BJJ highly enough. Great instruction, and great atmosphere to learn in where there is a family atmosphere with the people you're training with. Definitely sign up.

Professor Shealy is an amazing instructor. Learned so much under him and always improve. Very knowledgeable and always there to help. Thanks Prof. Shealy

Professor Larry Shealy is the beginning of my Jiu Jitsu Journey. If you are looking for something that will change your life this is it. His knowledge and understanding is... read more what you need to start your foundation.

I’ve been training here for a few months now. Prof Larry has been great! He along with the other students have all been very patient with me, and... read more they have definitely needed to be as I am new to jiu jitsu and grappling period. I’m hooked and I highly recommend.

I’m so grateful to have found Hendo BJJ. Professor Larry is great with the kids and there’s a wonderful sense of community amongst the families. Safely taught skills... read more and important life lessons to boot. I see many years of grappling on these mats in our future.

I trained under Professor Larry for a few years. His guidance and focus on knowing the basics is what Jiu Jitsu is all about in my opinion. His Combatives classes... read more always kept our Jiu Jitsu honest too.Not only did I learn Jiu Jitsu, I was also learning life lessons. Professor Larry and Jiu Jitsu truly changed my life. I highly recommend him!

I recommend hendo bjj ! Friends of ours recommended we come watch a class and our 11 year old daughter ended up trying the class that same day and absolutely... read more loves it. We signed her up! I love that she is learning to defend herself and also many other life skills and lessons through this experience. Larry and Gail are great. I was invited to a ladies class this past Saturday that is teaching Hendo Girls Defense Tactics. It was really awesome. It’s FREE too😁 we learned some moves that really empower a woman to get out of and away from a possible perpetrator. I want every woman I know to take this class and be able to protect themselves from harm. Larry and his wife Gail are passionate about sharing their knowledge. They are unbelievably generous with their time. Thank you Hendo BJJ!

Professor Larry is a a very knowledgeable instructor. If you’re looking to train Jiu Jitsu in the Hendersonville area I highly recommend you check it out.

I started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu with Professor Larry Shealy in 2008 and here I am almost 14 years later still practicing the techniques that he learned directly from the Gracie... read more family. Professor Shealy is a skilled martial artist who provides classes that are challenging physically and mentally, in ways that raised my fitness and confidence to new levels. My daughter started training within the kids class when she was eight and is now in the adult class. So if you are looking for a family oriented place to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, contact Professor Larry Shealy at Hendo BJJ.

I've had the privilege of training under Prof Larry Shealy for many years. he is an amazing Instructor and a great person on and off the mats. I would definitely... read more recommend Hendo Bjj to anyone looking to train jiujitsu in the hendersonville area.

I love how my son is not just learning BJJ, but is also learning things like good decision making skills, perseverance, and other life skills from Prof. Larry!

The curriculum at Hendo BJJ encourages you to grow and develop at a safe and efficient pace. JiuJitsu is for everyone, kids to adults. Your not to old, or to... read more small to train in combat sports. Hendo BJJ has the right idea when it comes to learning/training and getting 1% better every day.

Women’s self defense class today was way outside my comfort zone, but I learned so much! After today I think every female in Hendersonville needs to take this class! The... read more entire staff was so inviting and informative. Take this class!

Knowledgeable and awesome instructor. Welcoming group. Working on techniques several times really makes it easy to learn.. Focus on every technique. Great friendly environment..

I have been very fortunate to have trained with Professor Larry Shealy. He is an excellent instructor and his attention to detail is amazing. Most importantly he is very... read more patient as well. Some schools only teach the Gi only or may teach sports jiu-jitsu, Professor Shealy is very rounded and teaches all aspects of self defense. If you want to compete in a tournament or learn how to protect yourself in the street or tactical situation, he has you covered. Finally, I've been a visitor to his school whenever I've traveled and every time I've dropped in, I've been treated just like family. This hospitality is not just from Professor Larry Shealy but it also extends to his upper belts and the rest of the members at the school. So if you are looking for a great place to train, look no further than Professor Larry Shealy at Hendo BJJ!