Pedro Marques – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

NO GI – ALL LEVELS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Our adults’ No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu classes focus on dynamic grappling techniques without the traditional gi, offering a fresh and engaging approach to Jiu-Jitsu. We prioritize a safe training environment, emphasizing injury prevention and longevity in the sport. Our interactive classes encourage students to ask questions and actively participate, with instructors tailoring their teaching methods to suit individual learning styles. Private lessons are available for those seeking personal growth and a deeper connection with the martial art. At Ascension, we create a fun and supportive environment where students can develop discipline and respect while enhancing their self-defense skills. Each class builds confidence and capability, making us the best place in the Hudson Valley to learn No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu.

PANDA CUBS – KIDS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (6-12yr)
At Ascension, our philosophy that Jiu-Jitsu is more than self-defense, or a sport and is an incredible tool for an individual’s restoration, rejuvenation and development is perhaps even more profoundly true for children today. The mats at Ascension are a safe place where kids can be kids, connecting with others through a creative combination of play and practiced technique, eventually leading to sparring “live”. In our kids Jiu-Jitsu classes, your child will find a safe place to develop martial arts and self-defense skills. But more importantly learn how to respond and remain composed in the face of real challenges, how to problem solve, understand their capabilities and limits, all while relating to and developing empathy for others.

Self-Defense Using the Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – For Kids & Teens (Adults allowed as well)
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.

Pedro moved from Brazil to the US in 2000. His initial life path was towards the financial sector but he found himself in the construction industry where he has remained since. Pedro holds an MBA from SUNY New Paltz and runs a successful construction business. His Jiu-Jitsu experience began shortly after some life-altering health issues which put him on the path of discipline and dedication. Pedro has studied the gentle martial art of Jiu-Jitsu for the past 6 years, traveling the world seeking the best instructors and training facilities, experiencing the many approaches to teaching as well as practicing the magnificent sport. His many passions also include meditation, yoga, mobility science, snowboarding, surfing, and all things related to maximizing the human potential. Pedro has found a way to merge Yoga and Jiu-Jitsu to complement each other To help maximize potential!

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