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Ascension MMA Cumming

4.9 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cumming, Georgia

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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
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule ascensionmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 678-679-5726

Hours

Monday 6:30–10 am, 12–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm
Tuesday 7–8:30 am, 12–9 pm
Wednesday 6:30–10 am, 12–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm
Thursday 7–8:30 am, 12–9 pm
Friday 6:30–10 am, 12–1:30 pm, 4–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday 12 am–1:30 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 Ascension MMA Cumming, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 21 mentions

“My son has been training in Jiu Jitsu here for about a year and a half, and it has been such a positive experience for him.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“She will walk you through it one on one to make sure you get it.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Whether you’re training for fitness, self-defense, or competition, Ascension MMA is the place to be.”

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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 Ascension MMA Cumming — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 6 mentions

“The owner, Junior, is a seasoned MMA athlete, having competed in the UFC and other professional organizations.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 6 mentions

“I joined the women’s kickboxing class about 6 months ago, and I’m so glad I did!”

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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 78 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Coach Ray and his team is really great and they help all the kids learn really well!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The coaches are fantastic, and the atmosphere is welcoming and supportive.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 19 mentions

“Professor Júnior and his team welcomed us to the family and the level of learning is superb.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Kickboxing Classes with Duda are also wonderful, a great workout for the whole body.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Me and my two kids love this place.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“The owner, Junior, is a seasoned MMA athlete, having competed in the UFC and other professional organizations.”

From the reviews

Not a typical gym… sure, there is jiu jitsu, striking, women’s kickboxing, and a kids program, but everyone has that… Ascension is unique because it is a family with open arms (Yes, sometimes those arms will choke you but they teach you how to tap in the first class).

★★★★★ — Gluttony, Aug 2025

Professor Junior and Tommy are extraordinary teachers. They go to extra lengths to ensure everybody is learning and most importantly enjoying Jiu-Jitsu. The culture there is the best, everybody is family, and everyone is respectful.

★★★★★ — Jackson, Aug 2021

This place is a hidden gem! The owner, Junior, is a seasoned MMA athlete, having competed in the UFC and other professional organizations. His experience translates into quality real-world training for the members. The assistant coaches are fantastic as well.

★★★★★ — Bj, Jun 2020

Me and my two kids love this place. We train Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing and both classes are amazing. Professor Júnior and his team welcomed us to the family and the level of learning is superb. Kickboxing Classes with Duda are also wonderful, a great workout for the whole body.

★★★★★ — Luciana, Aug 2021

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Your first BJJ class at Ascension MMA Cumming

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 Ascension MMA Cumming

2 Tri-County Plaza, Cumming, GA30040

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