Beginners Course
A structured introduction to
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — built for adults starting from zero.
Starting something new as an adult is not easy.
Walking into a room where you do not know anyone, learning a completely unfamiliar skill, putting yourself in a new environment — that takes courage.
The hardest part is not the training. It is walking through the door. That is exactly why we built our Beginners Course the way we did.
The 12-Week Beginners Course
At Ascend, beginners are not thrown into advanced classes.
You are not expected to figure it out on your own.
And you are never left wondering if you are behind.
Over 12 weeks, you will move through a clear progression:
Weeks 1–4:
Foundations
Movement, posture, and core positions. You will learn how to move safely, understand positional hierarchy, and build the habits that everything else is built on.
Weeks 5–8:
Control and Defence
Escapes, pressure, and staying calm under resistance. You will learn how to protect yourself and start applying what you know with purpose.
Weeks 9–12:
Application
Controlled, supportive sparring designed specifically for beginners. You will connect standing work to ground positions and begin to see how everything fits together.
Every session has a purpose. Every week builds on the last.
What you do not need
to worry about
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"I am not fit enough." You do not need to be. Fitness builds naturally through training.
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"I will not know what to do." That is the entire point of the course. You will be guided every step.
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"I will be the oldest / youngest / only one." Our members range from their early twenties to their fifties. You will not be alone.
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"It will be intimidating." Ascend is built on respect, structure, and calm coaching. There is no ego here.
Your first class
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Arrive 10–15 minutes early. We will show you around and answer any questions.
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Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. No special equipment needed.
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You will train with other beginners, guided by experienced coaches.
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Sessions are structured and predictable. You will always know what is happening and why.
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There is no pressure to spar, commit, or perform. Just turn up and learn.
What happens after 12 weeks?
By the end of the course, you will not just know some moves. You will understand the fundamentals. You will feel more confident. And you will be ready to progress into our Foundation classes with a clear path ahead of you.
From there, the journey is yours:
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Continue with Gi and No-Gi fundamentals
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Train at your own pace across our full timetable
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Explore competition if it interests you — or simply keep developing
There is no right speed. There is only consistency.
"The curriculum being structured instead of all over the place, and the teaching being clear and constructive."
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