Martial arts advanced classes in Kingston, New York

Ascension Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, located at 307 Wall Street in Kingston, New York, is not your average gym. Founded by a Brazilian immigrant mother and her son, Juliana and Pedro, this institution offers a unique blend of Jiu-Jitsu and Yoga classes. The belief at Ascension is that Jiu-Jitsu goes beyond self-defense and sport, it is a vehicle for restoration, rejuvenation, and personal development. At Ascension Academy, the goal is to elevate individuals to their highest potential through world-class martial arts training that integrates yoga and functional training. Classes are available for kids, teenagers, and adults, with options for traditional Gi and No Gi Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, competition training, yoga, meditation, and functional training. MMA classes are also planned for the future.

Nirvana Jeet Kune Do Society, located at 1300 Ulster Avenue in Kingston, New York, is a top martial arts school in the Hudson Valley region. Founded in 2019, the institution focuses on the art, science, and philosophy of Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do, which emphasizes reality-based self-defense techniques. Led by head instructor Jesse Ohliger, a third-generation Jeet Kune Do practitioner with a direct lineage to Bruce Lee, students can expect high-quality instruction and individual attention. The classes offered at Nirvana JKD Society cater to all levels of experience and aim to help students become elite Jeet Kune Do martial artists.