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Ascended Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Yoga

5 ★★★★★ 143 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kingston, New York

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ascensionbjjny.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 845-853-0336

Hours

Monday 9 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–8:30 pm
Friday 9 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday 9 am–1 pm

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Ascended Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Yoga, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“They kept the kids engaged while teaching discipline, confidence, and foundational skills in a fun and supportive environment.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 11 mentions

“My daughter has a great time and we’ve seen her develop her focus, patience and cooperation because of the care each teacher has shown.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Pedro and Juliana are some of the nicest people you’ll meet, and they’ve built an environment where everyone is welcome — whether you’re a competitor, hobbyist, young, or old.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“He gave clear instructions, demonstrations, and 1 on 1 assistance.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“They invited me to join their open mat and promotion day, which made the experience even more special.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Which was very valuable being a beginner.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Ascended Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Yoga — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“After trying several different MMA centers, I can confidently say that Ascended Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Yoga is on a completely different level.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“We had an incredible experience at Ascended BJJ & Boxing!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 143 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“The instructors are knowledgeable and always encouraging, the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, and the facilities are clean and well maintained.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 32 mentions

“The instructors are knowledgeable and always encouraging, the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, and the facilities are clean and well maintained.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The instruction from Professor Virge was really detailed and all the training partners were friendly and provided some fun sparring rounds.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Pedro and Juliana are some of the nicest people you’ll meet, and they’ve built an environment where everyone is welcome — whether you’re a competitor, hobbyist, young, or old.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 15 mentions

“The instructors are knowledgeable and always encouraging, the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, and the facilities are clean and well maintained.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“My daughter has a great time and we’ve seen her develop her focus, patience and cooperation because of the care each teacher has shown.”

From the reviews

The fitness classes at Ascended are fantastic. They’re challenging but scalable, so people of all fitness levels feel comfortable. I’ve also taken yoga classes here, and they’re the perfect complement to training.

★★★★★ — Pimenta, Jan 2026

Highly recommended academy to train at! It’s one of the best places you could ever train. The mats are spotless — easily the cleanest you’ll ever roll on. Pedro and Juliana are some of the nicest people you’ll meet, and they’ve built an environment where everyone is welcome — whether you’re a competitor, hobbyist,…

★★★★★ — Julius, Oct 2025

I've been training at Ascended Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Yoga for a few months and love everything about it. The instructors are knowledgeable and always encouraging, the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, and the facilities are clean and well maintained.

★★★★★ — Ian, Dec 2025

My whole family takes classes here and we love it! Very supportive community atmosphere in a beautiful new facility. Lovely owners make you feel like family. All the instructors are incredibly skilled technically, but also do a great job customizing classes to benefit each individual student.

★★★★★ — Christina, Jan 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Ascended Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Yoga

Ascended Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Yoga comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Ascended Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Yoga

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Ascended Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Yoga

307 Wall St Ground Floor, Kingston, NY12401

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