Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for kids and teenagers ages six through seventeen especially for the O+ crowd. We will have yoga to warm up for this BJJ class. 1 PM until 2 PM with leeway for people to hang around after the fact to tour the facility and to ask any questions they may have. That same Saturday we will offer two classes as part of our weekly scheduled classes, BJJ ADULTS class at 9:30 AM, and kids BJJ class from 11:15 AM until 12:15 PM. These two are also open to O+ crowd.

Pedro “Panda” Marques
OWNER | ASSISTANT JIU-JITSU INSTRUCTOR
“My goal with the creation of Ascension Academy of Jiu-jitsu & Yoga is to create an inclusive environment which focuses on the human potential and on maintaining an environment of discipline and respect while fostering personal growth.”

Sandy Jose Nunez
INSTRUCTOR, JIU-JITSU
Sandy’s classes approach Jiu Jitsu through organized movement and adapting to variability. He focuses on precision in technique to let students express themselves. Sandy structures class in a way that experts enjoy and beginners can feel welcome in. With a safe and fun class environment, Sandy seeks to aid others on their journeys through Jiu Jitsu. Hopefully they’ll learn something while they’re at it!

Christopher Ramos
INSTRUCTOR, KIDS & TEENS JIU-JITSU
Christopher has been a movement artist since 2009 ,first developing a passion for Hip Hop/b-boying within the dance community of New York City. Years later he would relocate to the Hudson Valley to attend college, studying exercise science while still continuing his practice of competitive dancing, teaching for local dance studios and non for profit organizations. In 2018 Chris would be introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and instantly fall in love with this incredible martial art. With 6 years of competitive insight, 3 years of instructional knowledge and exposure to Brazilian culture, Chris harnesses all these factors into his style of teaching and leads with a blend of compassion and discipline when it comes to the betterment of his students as he becomes a great Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor.

https://ascensionbjjny.com/