Ascend Jiu-Jitsu

Pierre was super welcoming and creates a great learning environment. I was dropping in from out of town and he welcomed us as one of his own students. Pierre's instruction was excellent and I am going home with some new techniques. I highly recommend his academy.

This incredible studio features in depth teaching and deep commitment to both individual excellence and the team/community. I joined as a complete novice. I felt welcomed as a member, and I have been encouraged to grow as an individual. Eight months in, my skills have grown under the thoughtful, personal attention of Professor Pierre and the coaches he has trained. My experience has been small classes, focused feedback, and (importantly for me) a relentless focus on safety. I can’t recommend this experience strongly enough. I attend less often than some (~2 days/week) and I feel just as valued as those who train several times a day. (Posted as Meghan Webster, but this is a shared family account).

Prof. Pierre is the positive energy you need in your life to keep all the negativity at bay. The class doesn't just help in self defense but also taking your vibes to next level high! Great place to have a community..

My son genuinely enjoys coming here. The professor does an amazing job teaching discipline in such a positive and respectful way. He takes the time to explain mistakes clearly and guides the kids patiently so they understand how to improve. His approach is firm yet very caring, and you can truly see the balance of kindness, respect, and discipline in the way he teaches. It’s wonderful to see how well the kids respond and how much they learn from each lesson. I really appreciate the dedication and effectiveness of Professor Pierre he creates a supportive environment where children build confidence, respect, and strong values. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a positive and nurturing place for their kids!

I attended a jiu jitsu class today and had a great experience, especially as someone who’s still new to the sport. Pierre is an excellent coach and does a really good job breaking techniques down into easy-to-understand steps. He explains the why behind each movement, which made it much easier to follow along and actually apply what we were learning. Whether you’re new to jiu jitsu or not, Pierre is a very knowledgeable, patient, and overall great coach to learn from. Definitely worth checking out this spot!