Academy Guidelines
Welcome to Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ Academy, where dedication meets discipline. Our guidelines for students and parents, alongside our training rules, are designed to cultivate an environment of respect, growth, and safety. Through adherence to these principles, we aim to foster a community where every individual can thrive both on and off the mat. Join us in the pursuit of excellence as we elevate mind, body, and spirit together.
Ascension Athletics Guidelines
The following guidelines have been established to ensure a safe and fun environment for all participants:
- Please arrive 10 minutes before class starts so that the instructor may begin on time. Being late may result in not being able to participate depending on frequency and severity.
- Keep your clothing and gear clean.
- Please practice good hygiene and keep your finger/toenails trimmed and clean.
- Secure long hair to prevent interference while training with your partner.
- Remove all jewelry before entering the mat area.
- No shoes should be worn in the mat area.
- Sandals to be worn when walking off the mats to the desk, bathroom, etc.
- We are an inclusive environment. Under this roof, we are all one. Please keep religious & political discussions out of the gym.
Training Rules
The following rules must be observed to ensure the safety of all participants:
- No striking or kicking unless specified by the instructor.
- Please no knee bars, heel hooks, or other leg attacks until cleared by the head coach.
- No scissor takedowns.
- We do not allow jumping guard.
- No finger or toe locks (small joint manipulation).
- Please no attacks to the eyes or ears.
- No spiking on neck/head.
- Stay aware of your surroundings. Do not run into others on the training floor.
- No leg-lace takedowns unless cleared by the head coach.
- Control your pace and intensity level so that you can ensure you won’t hurt yourself or your partner.
- We are an anti-ego environment. Shed to ego or train elsewhere.
- Respect the hire ranks, respect your partners, respect the facility, respect the coaches.
- Put gear away that you use.
Our Academy Schedule!
There are plenty of MMA, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes available throughout the week.
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Contact Us!
Ascension Athletics MMA & BJJ invites all individuals in Bristol for martial arts and those from nearby communities including Plainville, Farmington, New Britain, and beyond. Join us today in the Bristol Commons Plaza beside Planet Fitness and Once Upon A Child.