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Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ

Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ

Bristol, United States

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Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ is a family-oriented martial arts academy in Bristol, Connecticut, founded by IBJJF World Champion black belt Jeff Haddad. It teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu in both gi and no-gi, mixed martial arts and striking drawing on kickboxing, boxing and Muay Thai. Programs cover young children, teens and adults, with beginner-friendly classes, a women's jiu-jitsu class, law-enforcement-friendly MMA, an open mat and a competition-minded group whose students have placed at major international events. The academy describes itself as anti-ego, offers a scholarship program backed by community partners, and hosts seminars, kids' events and social gatherings.

Address
99 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · MMA · Kickboxing · Boxing
Map showing Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ

Training

Styles
Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
Affiliation
USBJJF
Founded
2016

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Teen classes
  • Women-only classes
  • Beginners' course
  • Competition team
  • Open mat
  • Private lessons
  • Military & first responders

Your first visit

Trial
Free first class
Beginners
No experience needed
Visiting from another gym
Visitors welcome

Timetable this week

Monday

16:15Micro No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (All Levels)

Kidsages 3–5

17:00Mega/Teen No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (All Levels)

ages 8–15

17:00Mega/Teen Striking (All Levels)

Kickboxingages 8–15

18:00Adult No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Intermediate/Advanced)

Adults

18:00Adult Striking (Technique – Intermediate)

KickboxingAdults

19:00Adult No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Advanced Comp Class)

CompetitionAdults

Tuesday

06:30Adult No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (All Levels)

Adults

11:00Adult MMA (All Levels + LEO)

Adults

17:00Mega/Teen No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (All Levels)

ages 8–15

17:15Adult Striking (Beginner)

BeginnersKickboxingAdults

18:00Adult No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Intermediate/Advanced)

Adults

18:00Adult Striking (Pads – Intermediate)

KickboxingAdults

19:00Adult No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Advanced)

Adults

20:00Adult MMA (Invite Only)

AdultsBy invitation

Wednesday

06:30Adult No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (All Levels)

Adults

16:15Micro No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (All Levels)

Kidsages 3–5

17:00Mini No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (All Levels)

Kidsages 5–7

17:00Mega/Teen Striking (All Levels)

Kickboxingages 8–15

17:15Adult Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Beginner)

BeginnersAdults

18:00Adult Striking (Technique – Intermediate)

KickboxingAdults

18:00Adult Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Intermediate/Advanced)

Adults

19:00Adult No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Advanced)

Adults

20:00Adult MMA (Invite Only)

AdultsBy invitation

Thursday

06:30Adult No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (All Levels)

Adults

17:00Mega/Teen No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (All Levels)

ages 8–15

17:15Adult Striking (Beginner)

BeginnersKickboxingAdults

18:00Adult No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Intermediate/Advanced)

Adults

18:00Adult Striking (Pads – Beginner/Intermediate)

BeginnersKickboxingAdults

19:00Adult No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Advanced)

Adults

20:00Adult MMA (Invite Only)

AdultsBy invitation

Friday

16:15Micro No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (All Levels)

Kidsages 3–5

17:00Mega/Teen Striking (All Levels)

Kickboxingages 8–15

17:00Mini No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (All Levels)

Kidsages 5–7

17:15Adult Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Beginner)

BeginnersAdults

18:00Adult Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Intermediate/Advanced)

Adults

18:00Adult Jiu-Jitsu (Open Mat – All Levels)

Adults

Saturday

09:00Mini Gi Jiu-Jitsu (All Levels)

Kidsages 5–7

10:00Mega/Teen Gi Jiu-Jitsu (All Levels)

ages 8–15

11:00Adult MMA (Sparring – Invite only)

AdultsBy invitation

Sunday

09:00Women's Jiu-Jitsu (13+ Years Old)

ages 13+Women only

10:00Adult No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Beginner/Intermediate)

BeginnersAdults

11:00Adult/Teen/Youth – Tech MMA (Invite Only)

TechniqueBy invitation

Opening hours

Monday
16:00-20:30
Tuesday - Thursday
06:30-07:30, 16:00-21:00
Friday
16:00-19:30
Saturday - Sunday
09:00-12:00

Prices

Also accepts Wellhub.

Coaches

  • Jeff Haddad

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black BeltMMA · Professional

  • Jack Stapleton

    Coach

  • Casey Norton

    Coach

  • Rob Cole

    Coach

  • Glenn Pierce

    Coach

  • James Comerford

    Coach

  • Kat Torres

    Coach

  • Rob Grillo

    Coach

  • Dan Wilcox

    Coach

Contact

Questions about Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ

Where is Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ?

Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ is at 99 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, USA.

Which sports does Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ teach?

Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ is listed for Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Kickboxing and Boxing.

Can I try Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ before joining?

Yes. Your first class at Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ is free.

When are the beginner classes at Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ?

Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ runs classes open to beginners on Monday 16:15, Monday 17:00 and Monday 17:00.

When is Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ open?

Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ is open Monday 16:00-20:30; Tuesday - Thursday 06:30-07:30 and 16:00-21:00; Friday 16:00-19:30; Saturday - Sunday 09:00-12:00.

Does Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ accept Wellhub?

Yes. Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ accepts Wellhub.

Can I train at Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ when visiting from another gym?

Yes. Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ welcomes visitors from other gyms.

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