Ascend Jiu-Jitsu in Chicago, Illinois

“My son genuinely enjoys coming here. The professor does an amazing job teaching discipline in such a positive and respectful way. He takes the time to explain mistakes clearly and guides the kids patiently so they understand how to improve. His approach is firm yet very caring, and you can truly see the balance of kindness, respect, and discipline in the way he teaches. Itu2019s wonderful to see how well the kids respond”

— Kat T. · ★★★★★

“I attended a jiu jitsu class today and had a great experience, especially as someone whou2019s still new to the sport. Pierre is an excellent coach and does a really good job breaking techniques down into easy-to-understand steps. He explains the why behind each movement, which made it much easier to follow along and actually apply what we were learning. Whether youu2019re new to jiu jitsu or not, Pierre is a very knowledgea”

— Nick W. · ★★★★★

“This incredible studio features in depth teaching and deep commitment to both individual excellence and the team/community. I joined as a complete novice. I felt welcomed as a member, and I have been encouraged to grow as an individual. Eight months in, my skills have grown under the thoughtful, personal attention of Professor Pierre and the coaches he has trained. My experience has been small classes, focused feedba”

— Meghan W. · ★★★★★

“Prof. Pierre is the positive energy you need in your life to keep all the negativity at bay. The class doesn't just help in self defense but also taking your vibes to next level high! Great place to have a community..”

— Auroshikha R. · ★★★★★

“Pierre was super welcoming and creates a great learning environment. I was dropping in from out of town and he welcomed us as one of his own students. Pierre's instruction was excellent and I am going home with some new techniques. I highly recommend his academy.”

— David C. · ★★★★★

“Stopped in while on vacation and got some amazing rolls in with Professor Pierre and Coach Ananya. They were so welcoming and great training partners, added some game to De La Riva and worked hard. Quality over quantity here at this place they are amazing.”

— Emilio S. · ★★★★★ · 2025-12-19

“Training at Ascend has been a wonderful experience! I am completely new to Jiu-Jitsu and both the instructors and other students have been welcoming and encouraging! Itu2019s a very safe environment to learn in.”

— Alaina W. · ★★★★★

“Ascend Jiu-Jitsu has been an absolute win. Pierre is phenomenal with the kidsu2014clear communication, tons of patience, and the rare ability to teach real skills and keep it fun (no small feat). My kids stay engaged, feel confident, and actually listenu2026 which alone deserves a medal. Highly recommend Ascend Jiu-Jitsu and Pierre if you want great instruction without the chaos. ud83eudd4bud83dudc4f”

— Scott M. · ★★★★★ · 2023-3-21