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ABOUT US

Ascend Jiu-Jitsu provides students with efficient, easy to learn, World class quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu methodology!

Jiu-Jitsu improves many areas in our life, physically and mentally. Benefit from lessons on full-body workout, discipline, self-defense, body conditioning, coordination and more.

At Ascend Jiu-Jitsu, we reject the one-size-fits-all approach to martial arts. Whether you are a downtown professional looking for an efficient way to stay fit, or a serious practitioner seeking high-level technical refinement, our private, focused structure is designed for you.

Experience world-class instruction with Professor Pierre Pires and his team right here in downtown Chicago. Schedule your intro session today and elevate your training.

Our Philosophy

Based on the Jiu-Jitsu principles, you will learn how to perceive, shape and exercise your own character, emphasizing who you are. Learn what is to be a martial artist while enjoying the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle.

Learning Process

On a consistent and tracked progress, students will develop their cognitive, physical, and social skills, being tested and analyzed at every class. Through the capacity and recognition accrued, students may also evolve Self-defense abilities.

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