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LEARN BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU IN A PRIVATE, EXECUTIVELY FOCUSED, PERSONALIZED STRUCTURE.

Located in the heart of Streeterville, easily accessible from the Gold Coast, River North, and the Magnificent Mile.

With World Class professor Pierre Pires leading our private sessions, experience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu like never before! Ascend Jiu-Jitsu is engineered for the high-performing professional. We replace the chaos of traditional martial arts gyms with a clinical, high-yield training environment. Develop physical resilience and strategic clarity without sacrificing your time or safety.

A man wearing a black Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi with patches, standing in front of a white wall with framed medals. He is looking confidently at the camera with his hands clasped in front of him.
A man dressed in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi practicing a bowing meditation pose while holding a martial arts belt.
Two men practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; one in a black gi executing a wrist lock on the other in a white gi who is bending forward with hands together in a prayer position.
Two martial artists practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on a blue mat, with one person in a black gi and the other in a white gi, engaged in a ground fighting position.
Group of people in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu uniforms, some kneeling in front and others standing behind, smiling in a gym with a beige wall and red padding on the right.
Group of seven people in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu uniforms (gis) posing for a photo inside a martial arts gym, with a large window and a reflective ceiling in the background.

BENEFITS

At Ascend Jiu-Jitsu, we’re always striving to achieve new goals as we learn in each session. Here are some benefits you’ll meet as you go:

SELF-DEFENSE
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FULL BODY WORKOUT
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COORDINATION
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BALANCE
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FLEXIBILITY

CONFIDENCE
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FIRST PRINCIPLES
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DISCIPLINE
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STRESS REDUCTION
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AWARENESS

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials
Chase McCaskill

Pierre is a fantastic trainer. He made me feel comfortable learning something new while also pushing me to continually get better. Highly recommend!

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Andy Suarez

“Such an awesome experience. Pierre is a great person and teacher.”

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Alyce Rosa

“If you are looking for a professional BJJ instructor, you found it. I completely recommend it!”

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The Ascend Standard

Our mats are sanitized after every single session. We provide clean, premium gear for your BJJ journey. Expect a spotless, professional environment every time you walk through the doors.

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CHICAGO

220 E Illinois, unit 7-12, Chicago, IL

60611

Man in a black Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi standing in a martial arts studio with medals and awards on the wall behind him.
A man dressed in a martial arts uniform kneeling on a mat, looking down, holding a martial arts belt in both hands.
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Two people practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; one in a black gi assisting the other in a white gi on a blue mat.
A man in a black Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi sitting cross-legged on a blue mat, against a plain white wall, looking at the camera with a serious expression.
Two people practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on a blue mat, one in a black gi and the other in a white gi, involved in a grappling position.
A male jiu-jitsu athlete holding a gold medal and a trophy, standing on a podium at a 2021 BJJ championship event.
Group of seven people in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gis, three women and four men, posing in a martial arts studio with a black mat floor and large windows behind them.
Ascend Jiu-Jitsu black belt Pierre, with short dark hair, bending over a table, holding his belt. The background is plain black.
Ascend Jiu-Jitsu self defense
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Group photo of Ascend jiu-jitsu after class. some standing and some kneeling, inside a gym or dojo with a black mat floor and plain white walls.
Six people in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gis kneeling on the mat and smiling at the camera, with a white wall and black padded wall in the background.
Ascend Jiu-Jitsu group picture of eight people, five men and three women, wearing martial arts uniforms with belts, posing in a gym or dojo with black mats and a black wall in the background.
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