Ascend Jiu Jitsu: American Grappling

04/07/2026

Just a glimpse into the final days of comp prep for the recent grappling industries. When the technical work pauses and specific coach athlete interaction starts. Each has an important role leading up to comp day.

03/16/2026

Inside ASCEND: coach’s mindset the week of competition

11/27/2025

Just a look inside one of our No Gi classes, building skill proven results.

11/26/2025

11/24/2025

Just a few details about switching from secondary to primary leg control during a class. Managing the transition is a core skill for being effective in the cross ashi position. Video credit:

08/03/2024

Hey all, we are doing a collab with StrikeLab, I will be doing a free Grappling seminar there on the 30th, and Sam will be doing a striking seminar here on the 6th. Make sure to come out to both! Sign up with the links below!

05/06/2024

Our 2024 Ascend Ranked rash guards are available for Pre order. Check the link for some awesome new designs

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04/09/2024

If youre going to develop a good closed guard game, you need to make sure you are working not just against training partners who are sitting, or on their knees, but also who will stand to open the guard. Being able to switch between off balancing them while keeping the guard closed and opening the guard to entangle the legs is a key skill you need be able to work both sides of in order to see real mastery of either.

04/05/2024

Cam and Sean flowing to warm up for Day 2 at ADCC west Coast trials

04/03/2024

Building good movement patterns for outside guard passing in our modern competition tested no gi classes

03/14/2024