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LEARN BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU IN A PRIVATE, EXECUTIVELY FOCUSED, PERSONALIZED STRUCTURE.

Located in the heart of Streeterville, easily accessible from the Gold Coast, River North, and the Magnificent Mile.

With World Class professor Pierre Pires leading our private sessions, experience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu like never before! Our main goal is to build your skills and lifestyle, providing many benefits such as discipline, confidence, self-defense, balance, coordination while experiencing the best full body workout!

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A man dressed in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi practicing a bowing meditation pose while holding a martial arts belt.
Two men practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; one in a black gi executing a wrist lock on the other in a white gi who is bending forward with hands together in a prayer position.
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Two martial artists practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on a blue mat, with one person in a black gi and the other in a white gi, engaged in a ground fighting position.
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BENEFITS

At Ascend Jiu-Jitsu, we’re always striving to achieve new goals as we learn in each session. Here are some benefits you’ll meet as you go:

SELF-DEFENSE
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FULL BODY WORKOUT
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COORDINATION
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BALANCE
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FLEXIBILITY

CONFIDENCE
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FIRST PRINCIPLES
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DISCIPLINE
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STRESS REDUCTION
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AWARENESS

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials
Chase McCaskill

Pierre is a fantastic trainer. He made me feel comfortable learning something new while also pushing me to continually get better. Highly recommend!

Andy Suarez

“Such an awesome experience. Pierre is a great person and teacher.”

Hussam Almuayad

“His classes combine a fun experience for young kids but he also strives to instill in them values of discipline and integrity.”

Alyce Rosa

“If you are looking for a professional BJJ instructor, you found it. I completely recommend it!”

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The Ascend Standard

Our mats are sanitized after every single session. We provide clean, premium gear for your BJJ journey. Expect a spotless, professional environment every time you walk through the doors.

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CHICAGO

220 E Illinois, unit 7-12, Chicago, IL

60611

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Two people practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on a blue mat, one in a black gi and the other in a white gi, involved in a grappling position.
A male jiu-jitsu athlete holding a gold medal and a trophy, standing on a podium at a 2021 BJJ championship event.
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