Blog | Ascend Martial Arts

Michael Woodward

Jun 284 min read

A Guide To Improving In Sparring

Looking to improve in sparring? If you feel like you're struggling to improve in sparring, check out this article!

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Michael Woodward

Jun 132 min read

Leithan Makes His Debut In The Ring

Check out the breakdown for Leithan's Boxing debut!

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Michael Woodward

May 233 min read

Ascend Takes 11 Gold Medals Over 2 Days

Check out the results from the Ascend Team over the weekend. 18.05.24 & 19.05.24.

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Ascend Martial Arts Puts Muay Thai Skills On Display At Honour Premier League

Michael Woodward

May 142 min read

Ascend Martial Arts Puts Muay Thai Skills On Display At Honour Premier League

Check out the results for the Ascend Muay Thai Team on Honour Premier League, 11 May 2024.

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The Ascend Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team Put Skills On Display At Port Macquarie Open

Michael Woodward

Apr 92 min read

The Ascend Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team Put Skills On Display At Port Macquarie Open

Get the run down on the Ascend Team's results at the Port Macquarie BJJ open on 07/04/24

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Is Your Jiu Jitsu Missing an Edge? Cross Train These...

Grant Brechney

Mar 183 min read

Is Your Jiu Jitsu Missing an Edge? Cross Train These...

Cross training in martial arts is a pathway to success. Learn what other martial arts you can learn to boost your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

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Why You Should Learn Martial Arts And How To Stick With It.

Michael Woodward

Dec 12, 20233 min read

Why You Should Learn Martial Arts And How To Stick With It.

Find out why you should start learning martial arts today, and how you can stay motivated and committed to training.

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thestormma

Nov 22, 20231 min read

How to Tie Your Martial Arts Belt

We've been getting a lot of our members and parents at Ascend Martial Arts asking for a tutorial on how to tie the martial arts belt, or...

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The Importance of Goal Setting in Martial Arts

Michael Woodward

Sep 21, 20235 min read

The Importance of Goal Setting in Martial Arts

Learn about the importance of goal setting and how it relates to success in martial arts.

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Michael Woodward

Sep 7, 20234 min read

Sparring Rules at Ascend Martial Arts

Sparring is a crucial self development activity. Find out about the rules we have for sparring at Ascend Martial Arts.

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Learning Muay Thai at Ascend Martial Arts

Michael Woodward

Sep 5, 20233 min read

Learning Muay Thai at Ascend Martial Arts

Find out what it's like to learn Muay Thai at Ascend Martial Arts in Tweed Heads.

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Knowing about the human body's joint lines can transform your Jiu Jitsu and other martial arts!

Grant Brechney

Aug 19, 20234 min read

Knowing about the human body's joint lines can transform your Jiu Jitsu and other martial arts!

One of the most important things to understand as early as possible in your Jiu Jitsu career, is why techniques work, and not just how...

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Learn How to Use the Ascend Martial Arts Mobile App!

Michael Woodward

Jul 31, 20232 min read

Learn How to Use the Ascend Martial Arts Mobile App!

Learn how to download and use the Ascend Martial Arts mobile app on Apple and Android devices.

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Michael Woodward

Jul 21, 20233 min read

Gradings at Ascend Martial Arts

Gradings are a staple part of learning a martial art and monitoring your progression. Find out what to expect when grading at Ascend!

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The Vertical Fist of Shorinjiryu Karatedo - Is it Better?

Grant Brechney

Jul 11, 20233 min read

The Vertical Fist of Shorinjiryu Karatedo - Is it Better?

Learn about the differences between the vertical fist used in Shorinjiryu Karatedo and the more commonly used horizontal fist of other arts.

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What to Expect at Your First Class at Ascend

Grant Brechney

Jun 24, 20233 min read

What to Expect at Your First Class at Ascend

Find out what to expect at your first martial arts class with Ascend Martial Arts!

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A Guide To Developing And Keeping Good Habits

Michael Woodward

Jun 16, 20234 min read

A Guide To Developing And Keeping Good Habits

Learn about developing good habits in your life, and how developing good habits can have a positive impact on you as a person.

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7 Reasons Why MMA Is The Best Martial Art For Self Defence

Michael Woodward

Jun 13, 20233 min read

7 Reasons Why MMA Is The Best Martial Art For Self Defence

Learn why MMA is the best martial art to learn if you want to build the skills and strength to effectively defend yourself from an attack.

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Grant Brechney

Jun 12, 20233 min read

Martial Arts Centre Rules & Etiquette

Learn about the etiquette for training at Ascend Martial Arts, Tweed Heads

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thestormma

May 29, 20232 min read

What is different about BJJ at Ascend?

Learn more about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and why training at Ascend Martial Arts is not quite like other schools. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or...

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