We specialize in folkstyle wrestling, commonly seen in the United States school system. Whenever you hear the term "D1 wrestler", this is the skillset it refers to, being a prominent and fast-growing sport in the NCAA. There is no current folkstyle wrestling infrastructure in Canada, but we're looking to change that.

The goal of wrestling is to force opponents off of their feet and down to the mat, but what makes folkstyle wrestling different is its unique focus on what happens after the takedown. Wrestling continues on the mat, placing an emphasis on controlling opponents from top position so that they remain grounded. Objectives include working to turn opponents' backs to the mat for a pin from the top position, and escaping or reversing from the bottom position. This provides an alternative to the similar international type known as freestyle, where wrestlers are stood back to the feet after several seconds without a score (among many other minor differences). As such, folkstyle wrestling training is a strong asset to other sports such as football,  jiu-jitsu, mixed-martial arts, and more.

We're happy to spearhead the introduction and growth of folkstyle to Central Alberta, so that more people can experience what makes American wrestling so great.

Ascendancy takes a fun-first approach to training. Wrestling is a tough sport, but it can still be a sport for anyone to enjoy. We believe that we can make anyone tough enough to endure its rigors given enough time, and nothing keeps people coming back like having fun. Through game-based instruction, wrestlers quickly grow the skills necessary to be competent in a sporting environment without ever having any sports experience, whether their goals include competition or pure recreation. At Ascendancy, we play hard without realizing we're working hard too.

We value a friendly, supportive environment for people to grow physically, mentally and emotionally. Through the avenue of wrestling, we seek to provide children and youth with the tools necessary to handle life's many challenges. Our ultimate goal is for young people to realize their greatest potential and that they,  too, can enrich the world around them in their own ways.

Ascendancy also encourages family participation on the mats. To that effort we offer discounts to families with more than one child. Even better, parents don't have to pay extra to join their kids in class! Ascendancy makes for a great workout with quality bonding time for the whole family.