Confidence - Empowerment - for All

Serving the city of Red Deer and surrounding areas, Ascendancy Wrestling Academy is home to the region's most unique athletic development programs. We provide a collection of physical literacy, sport and fitness programs using wrestling-based training methods to build confident, coordinated and resilient individuals and encourage healthy and active lifestyles.

Our philosophy is that wrestling can be an activity for anyone. Our mission is to spread confidence and empowerment to everyone.

Programs and services range from ongoing classes to private lessons and multi-session group/team camps. We also provide seminars and multi-session camps to nearby martial arts schools and sporting organizations! Visit our Programs & Services page for detailed class information.

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Wrestling is one of the most complete methods of developing young athletes for any sport or physical activity. This training method forces participants to repeatedly exercise explosive power, controlled movement and endurance while constantly adapting to opponents. As such, our students gain many amazing benefits that carry over into other physical endeavors.

• Improved fitness. Lose weight, get stronger, move faster, go longer!

• Increased balance, movement skills and general coordination. Invaluable cross-training option for all other sports. Especially useful in BJJ, MMA, football, rugby, hockey and more.

• Focus, discipline and self-defense. Reinforce goal-setting & achievement. Keep yourself and others safe.

• Improved social-emotional wellness, mental health and stress reduction. Meet new people and practice healthy habits together.

• And most importantly...FUN!

Everyone has their own goals, and Ascendancy is here to help you reach yours. Many students start with no athletic background, so no need to be in shape or athletic to start. We'll get you there.

The current state of digital technology has created a world that discourages physical activity in young people. Children and youth are increasingly drawn to screens, creating a deficiency in exercise, bodily control, and meaningful social interaction. Ascendancy's youth programs combat this issue through contact-based resistance and movement training. 

By encouraging safe, supervised rough-and-tumble play, youth are given a space to become more capable and confident in their physical growth and form connections with others doing the same. To aid this, Ascendancy recognizes and rewards students for effort and improvement via our Mat Level Progression System, presenting a visual representation of skill growth and dedication.

Though Ascendancy is primarily youth-focused, we also have offerings for adults. ALL ARE WELCOME! From beginners to experienced athletes, we welcome all who want a unique way to train and get fit. If you're looking for a fun and engaging community for yourself or your children to get in shape, build confidence and learn new skills, we have options for you. 

Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu unite! We are proud to partner with the historic Genki Jiu-Jitsu to provide the complete grappling experience. Ascendancy now offers Wrestle-Jitsu membership packages for teens (15+) and adults that include access to Red Deer's oldest BJJ program, all in one place.

Details can be found on our Programs page.