Ascend Jiu Jitsu Chantilly

“Ascend BJJ & Grappling is an incredible organization! Top notch training with a systematic approach. I started BJJ at a relatively late age & with a busy work schedule I had little success with another NV BJJ gym. Sean's approach is disciplined & continuously builds on previously taught systems. The instructors are top notch & the atmosphere is one of mutual respect & learning. I highly recommend Ascend BJJ.”

“Top notch instruction and a fantastic training environment. Sean and his fellow instructors are great coaches and will help you develop accordingly no matter what your focus or goal may be in the martial arts. Also, the BJJ open mat is the best I've ever seen.”

“I’ve trained and competed under Sean the head coach. He is very up to date with modern techniques and continues to advance them. His lineage is legit. He continues to advance the gym and has recently added brand new mats that are awesome. He is dog friendly. It is in a convenient location in northern Virginia to get around to DC or any other major city within an hour. Open mats always have several black belts that demonstrate competency and willing to assist lower belts. Sean’s grips are ridiculously strong. He gripped my wrist and it hurt for 2 months. Don’t mess with him. Train with him.”

“I’ve spent my entire life training in martial arts, always searching for the right school. When I found Ascend, it felt like a dream come true! It combines everything I was looking for—practical, no-nonsense martial arts at the highest level, designed to meet any need or goal. The instruction is rooted in real-world experience yet delivered with a personalized, professional touch that makes you feel like the entire school is built around you. From the most experienced instructors to complete beginners, everyone is incredibly humble and genuinely invested in helping you push past limits you didn’t even know you had. It’s a privilege to have such an exceptional school right in our backyard!”

“Ascend Jiu Jitsu is a wonderful place to train. Professor Sean and all of his instructors are there to genuinely help people improve their lives. Its not just about jiu jitsu and competing, though it is one of the best schools in the area for competition jiu jitsu, Sean has built a strong, supportive, and friendly culture. There are numerous options for training schedule (mornings, noons, afternoons, and evenings), training partners (big and small), and skill level. There is no drama about what uniform you have to wear or lengthy fan-fair about standing in lines and performing mindless conditioning drills. If you are looking for a no-drama place you can train and improve, Ascend Jiu Jitsu is the place to be! Osss.”