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Ascension Martial Arts - AMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 210 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oak Creek, Wisconsin
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ascensionma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 414-856-9100
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We especially appreciate how neurodivergent-friendly the program is; the team truly understands how to meet kids where they are and help them thrive.”
“As a woman, its hard to find a place that we feel safe enough to be aggressive yet vulnerable.”
Other martial arts here
“I also participate in the adult kick boxing and have been thoroughly enjoying the exercise, the drills and conditioning that my body needs to stay young.”
“I also participate in the adult kick boxing and have been thoroughly enjoying the exercise, the drills and conditioning that my body needs to stay young.”
What members say
“The instructors are caring, patient, and lead by example — creating a supportive and respectful environment for every student.”
“It's clear how much he has learned—not just the forms and techniques, but also discipline and focus.”
“My son is an introvert and very shy. He loves coming to Ascension to learn, exercise and have fun.”
“The classes are very structured and like to take that structure along with discipline and respect not just in their classes, but also to have it practiced in home and school.”
From the reviews
This is where I began my search for a martial arts school for my girls - soon after it would become mine too. The first school called me 2 weeks after I already enrolled - the second school would not give me full details until I tried them - a mistake because now my kids wanted to join but had no clue of the financial…
We've had a wonderful experience at AMA over the past year. My son really enjoys the classes, which are kept at a manageable size so he always gets quality instruction. The instructors are kind, encouraging, and highly professional.
We had our son's birthday party here - he wanted a martial arts/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle party. The whole experience was great and stress-free! Everyone had a blast. The instructors were all so helpful with setting up, facilitating the activities, and making sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time.
I have been with Master Youn and AMA for 24 years. The instructors are excellent and the atmosphere is one where you work hard and have fun at the same time. In addition, the Little Dragons program is excellent too.
New to BJJ? Start at Ascension Martial Arts - AMA
Ascension Martial Arts - AMA 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.
Your first BJJ class at Ascension Martial Arts - AMA
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.
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