Confidence - Resilience - Empowerment

Serving the Red Deer area, Ascendancy Wrestling Academy is home to Central Alberta's most unique character development programs. We provide a collection of programs and services that build personal growth, athletic development, fitness and self-defense using contact-based training methods. We create confident, resilient individuals and encourage active, fulfilling lifestyles.

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

Ascendancy offers classes for children (ages 5+), youth, and adults. Programs and services range from ongoing classes to private lessons and group/team camps. We also provide seminars and multi-session camps to nearby martial arts schools and sporting organizations! See our Programs & Services page for detailed program information.

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Wrestling is one of the most complete methods for personal and physical development and self-defense. This training method forces participants to repeatedly exercise strength, power, controlled movement, endurance & resilience while constantly adapting to opponents. As such, our students gain many amazing benefits that carry over into every area of life.

• Improved fitness and self-defense. Lose weight, get stronger, move faster, go longer! Gain the confidence to keep yourself and others safe in physical altercations.

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

• Focus and discipline. Reinforce goal-setting, achievement, and the satisfaction of continued skill growth through effort.

• Improved social-emotional wellness, mental health and stress reduction. Form new connections 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 interactivity 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 specialized, 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 skill development and social- emotional growth, forming 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, focus and dedication.

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.