Ascend Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Chicago, United States.

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Ascend Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym in Chicago, Illinois, United States — one of 42 gyms in Chicago on the Mat Track directory. Its timetable lists classes on 6 days of the week, including an open mat on Saturday. Timetables and offers are on ascendjj.net and @ascendjjchicago.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu

BeginnersKidsDrop-inOpen mat Sat

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Details

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Head coach: Pierre Pires

Class schedule

 
07:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:00···16:0017:0018:0019:0020:00
Mon
Gi Fundamentals07:00
Gi Fundamentals12:00
7+ yo Ascend Legacy Program16:30
Gi Fundamentals18:30
Tue
Gi Fundamentals07:00
Gi Competition12:30
4-6 yo Ascend Legacy Program16:30
7+ yo Ascend Legacy Program17:30
Gi Fundamentals18:30
Wed
Gi Fundamentals07:00
Gi Fundamentals12:00
Thu
Gi Fundamentals07:00
Gi Competition12:30
4-6 yo Ascend Legacy Program16:30
7+ yo Ascend Legacy Program17:30
Fri
Gi Fundamentals07:00
Gi Competition12:30
Gi Fundamentals18:30
Sat
All ages Ascend Legacy Program09:00
Comp. Class10:00
OPEN MAT11:00
GrapplingOther

Classes without a listed end time are shown as one hour. From ascendjj.net, checked October 2026. Times change — confirm with the gym. Run this gym? Claim the page to keep it right.

Coaches

  • Pierre PiresProfessor/Head Instructor
  • Ananya ChandhokInstructor

Good to know

Can complete beginners join Ascend Jiu-Jitsu?
Yes. Ascend Jiu-Jitsu runs beginner classes, such as “Gi Fundamentals”.
Can visitors drop in at Ascend Jiu-Jitsu?
Yes, visitors can drop in at Ascend Jiu-Jitsu, and there's an open mat on Saturday.
Does Ascend Jiu-Jitsu have kids' classes?
Yes, Ascend Jiu-Jitsu runs kids' classes for ages 4+.
When are adult classes at Ascend Jiu-Jitsu?
Ascend Jiu-Jitsu runs adult classes in the early morning (from 7am), at lunchtime, in the evening and on weekends. Every class is in the timetable.
Does Ascend Jiu-Jitsu train gi or no-gi?
Ascend Jiu-Jitsu runs gi classes.
What does Ascend Jiu-Jitsu teach?
Ascend Jiu-Jitsu covers fundamentals and competition training.

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From ascendjj.net, checked October 2026.

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