Established in 2016 by former UFC Fighter & former CES WORLD CHAMPION Matt Bessette & UNDEFEATED Pro Fighter & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu WORLD CHAMPION Jeff Haddad, Ascension Athletics is a BRISTOL, CT based MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS studio serving both KIDS and ADULTS. Focused on CONFIDENCE, FITNESS, FAMILY, and SAFETY, we have classes for those looking to just sweat to those looking to compete professionally in combat athletics!
Ascension: the act of rising or ascending; especially, the act of moving to a higher or more powerful position. Established in 2016 by former UFC Fighter & CES WORLD CHAMPION Matt Bessette & UNDEFEATED Pro Fighter & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu WORLD CHAMPION Jeff Haddad, Ascension Athletics is a BRISTOL, CT based MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS studio serving both KIDS and ADULTS.
Ascension: the act of rising or ascending; especially, the act of moving to a higher or more powerful position. Established in 2016 by former UFC Fighter & CES WORLD CHAMPION Matt Bessette & UNDEFEATED Pro Fighter & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu WORLD CHAMPION Jeff Haddad, Ascension Athletics is a BRISTOL, CT based MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS studio serving both KIDS and ADULTS.
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Ascension Athletics promotes the constant pursuit of elevating both mind and body through athletic endeavors.
Utilizing various martial arts such as Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Wrestling, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, and Karate, we have designed an atmosphere that promotes confidence, fitness, family, and safety.
From kids to adults and from those looking to just sweat to those looking to compete professionally in combat athletics, we offer programs suited to assist you in climbing to new heights!
Utilizing various martial arts such as Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Wrestling, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, and Karate, we have designed an atmosphere that promotes confidence, fitness, family, and safety.
From kids to adults and from those looking to just sweat to those looking to compete professionally in combat athletics, we offer programs suited to assist you in climbing to new heights!
Kickboxing/Muay Thai: Our kickboxing system is a hybrid of techniques used in Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do, Boxing and more, that utilize the limbs as offensive and counter weapons used in self-defense situations and combat sports.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ): A grappling system that utilizes leverage and proper technique to subdue opponents in self-defense situations or combat sports.
The Gracie family, the founders of BJJ, modified judo and traditional Japanese jujutsu to create the art.
Wrestling: Another grappling system that's primary focus in self-defense and combat sports is to take the opponent to the ground to implement ground techniques such as BJJ or various striking techniques.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ): A grappling system that utilizes leverage and proper technique to subdue opponents in self-defense situations or combat sports.
The Gracie family, the founders of BJJ, modified judo and traditional Japanese jujutsu to create the art.
Wrestling: Another grappling system that's primary focus in self-defense and combat sports is to take the opponent to the ground to implement ground techniques such as BJJ or various striking techniques.
Kids classes at Ascension Athletics are designed to facilitate intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth in and out of class.
Utilizing self-defense and "game play" as mediums to foster this growth, these children will experience dynamic and challenging scenarios throughout class.
During these scenarios, coaches look to use creativity, positive reinforcement, and team work as the foundations of problem solving.
We believe the role of martial arts is not to just teach kids how to be safe, it is to teach them how to live a healthy, successful life!
Utilizing self-defense and "game play" as mediums to foster this growth, these children will experience dynamic and challenging scenarios throughout class.
During these scenarios, coaches look to use creativity, positive reinforcement, and team work as the foundations of problem solving.
We believe the role of martial arts is not to just teach kids how to be safe, it is to teach them how to live a healthy, successful life!
Head Coach Este Lara was a highly-decorated 4x State Open place-winner as a high school wrestler.
In high school he was a New England Finalist and captured state titles in Freestyle and Folkstyle.
He went on to be awarded academic and athletic scholarships to matriculate at American International College.
In his time there he rose to a top-eight ranking among wrestlers in his weight class in 2010-11.
Este completed 4 seasons as an assistant coach for the Trinity College wrestling team after previously serving as an assistant at NCAA Division II American International College for a year.
In high school he was a New England Finalist and captured state titles in Freestyle and Folkstyle.
He went on to be awarded academic and athletic scholarships to matriculate at American International College.
In his time there he rose to a top-eight ranking among wrestlers in his weight class in 2010-11.
Este completed 4 seasons as an assistant coach for the Trinity College wrestling team after previously serving as an assistant at NCAA Division II American International College for a year.
At Ascension Yoga, we stretch our bodies, but also our minds.
We ground down into the earth while reaching for expanded personal knowledge and growth.
We honor our real bodies as they are now, all the while knowing that these bodies are near limitless in their capacities to do more.
Amber has had an interest in yoga for many years, but didn't find the opportunity to seriously begin her practice until her mid-30s.
Shortly after that, she received her second breast cancer diagnosis.
Shortly after THAT, she decided to become a yoga instructor.
We ground down into the earth while reaching for expanded personal knowledge and growth.
We honor our real bodies as they are now, all the while knowing that these bodies are near limitless in their capacities to do more.
Amber has had an interest in yoga for many years, but didn't find the opportunity to seriously begin her practice until her mid-30s.
Shortly after that, she received her second breast cancer diagnosis.
Shortly after THAT, she decided to become a yoga instructor.
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