Ascend Athletics Singapore - 27 Dalhousie Ln

I joined this gym as a blue belt and have been with them for over a year. The head coach, Chris is well versed in brazilian jiujitsu, and is always happy to explore new techniques as the sport develops. Culture wise, day to day training tends towards a more relaxed training environment, and is suitable for hobbyists and beginners. People who are more interested in competing are always welcome to join the Saturday sessions which tend to be more fast paced.

Coach Christian is a true professional, instilling values and maintaining discipline in the younger generation, at the same time teaching them skills and building their physical and mental fitness. In a space-limited environment, he is able to craft different kinds of drills and activities for the kids to enjoy their time there. Great place to learn BJJ!

How it started: -Interested in trying out JiuJitsu? Check. -Heard from a friend about Ascend? Check. -Looking at reviews of Ascend on google? Check. -Saw that it's 5.0 stars and doubtful? Check. -Read the reviews and still doubtful? Check. -Go to Ascend website and saw that they offer a free trial with options for newbies (like me) to all levels across the week! Check check check. How it's went: Signed up, tried out, tumbled, stumbled, humbled. How it ended: It actually never did and that was it! Don't just read the reviews, have a go in this clean, welcoming, non-judging, exciting, enriching gym and let your experience judge for you! (:

Having tried a few gyms, I can confidently say that Ascend Athletics is the place to be to begin your jiujitsu journey . As bjj can be intimidating or overwhelming to beginners like myself , Coach Chris was warm, welcoming and gave me confidence in pursuing my interest in the sport . He is patient and approachable during lessons , and gives step by step instructions that make the sport easier to learn and digest . The members were friendly and respectful of each other, and the camaradie in the gym was definitely apparent. Would recommend to anyone looking for a place to train, or looking to pick up a new sport / hobby !

When I first joined ascend athletics, I wanted a place just to exercise but after meeting coach Chris, he thought me so much more than just exercising. He is a really insightful coach that takes the time to talk to you to ask you your goals and help you achieve them. The seniors and fellow students are really kind and helpful as they show you the ropes. Overall, if you are looking for a bjj gym that cares about the journey as much as the end result, ascend athletics would be the choice for you.

Ascend athletics is a great place for beginners like myself to train. Coach Chris is really friendly and patient, and his step by step instructions really break down complicated moves so that it’s easy to learn. Class usually starts with a warm up, followed by a demonstration and practice of a specific technique, after which we roll to test out the techniques. Overall the environment and culture is very welcoming, teammates are willing to help you along the way and everyone was really friendly. Would definitely head down again soon!

I've been sending my two kids there for about a year, they are a mischievous 7 and 8 year olds. Ascend Athletics has been an awesome place where they learnt BJJ, sportsmanship, made long lasting friends, and a weekly activity that my kids always look forward to. Coach Christian is always great with the whole bunch of kids, even with them running all over the place. I highly recommend this place if you would like your kids to learn martial arts, sportsmanship, and some discipline. Thanks for making my kids much sportier and instilling the right values from young.

I was first exposed to BJJ in 2010 and the last time I actively practiced was in 2011. Despite my long hiatus, coach Chris was able to pick me up from where I left off, identified my strengths and weaknesses, fit me into his curriculum and get me to improve. He conducts classes in ways that are easy to understand and if one ever gets stuck trying to understand a move and concept, he will tweak the pace to match the students. Coach Chris is also a very strong advocate for safety and chivalry. He also requires these of all members in his team regardless of gender, age and experience. As such, the team is generally very controlled and courteous when performing the moves in training. The team is also made up of practitioners of varied backgrounds in other arts and all are very welcoming and generous in sharing techniques and tips from their own learning experiences. Ascend Athletics gives a very homely vibe. It is a very nice place to train and grow.