top of page


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!
Michael Woodward
Jun 28, 20244 min read
23 views
0 comments


Leithan Makes His Debut In The Ring
Check out the breakdown for Leithan's Boxing debut!
Michael Woodward
Jun 13, 20242 min read
37 views
0 comments


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.
Michael Woodward
May 23, 20243 min read
21 views
0 comments


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.
Michael Woodward
May 14, 20242 min read
31 views
0 comments


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
Michael Woodward
Apr 9, 20242 min read
232 views
0 comments


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!
Grant Brechney
Mar 18, 20243 min read
170 views
0 comments


The Importance of Goal Setting in Martial Arts
Learn about the importance of goal setting and how it relates to success in martial arts.
Michael Woodward
Sep 21, 20235 min read
20 views
0 comments


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.
Michael Woodward
Sep 7, 20234 min read
89 views
0 comments


Learning Muay Thai at Ascend Martial Arts
Find out what it's like to learn Muay Thai at Ascend Martial Arts in Tweed Heads.
Michael Woodward
Sep 5, 20233 min read
24 views
0 comments

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...
Grant Brechney
Aug 19, 20234 min read
34 views
0 comments


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!
Michael Woodward
Jul 21, 20233 min read
82 views
0 comments


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.
Grant Brechney
Jul 11, 20233 min read
195 views
0 comments


What to Expect at Your First Class at Ascend
Find out what to expect at your first martial arts class with Ascend Martial Arts!
Grant Brechney
Jun 24, 20233 min read
54 views
0 comments

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.
Michael Woodward
Jun 16, 20234 min read
14 views
0 comments

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.
Michael Woodward
Jun 13, 20233 min read
14 views
0 comments


Martial Arts Centre Rules & Etiquette
Learn about the etiquette for training at Ascend Martial Arts, Tweed Heads
Grant Brechney
Jun 12, 20233 min read
122 views
0 comments


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...
thestormma
May 29, 20232 min read
92 views
0 comments


Ascend Martial Arts is coming soon to Tweed Heads.
Get ready for the last martial arts and fitness centre that you'll ever need! Ascend Martial arts is a brand new business coming to Tweed...
Michael Woodward
May 12, 20232 min read
137 views
0 comments
bottom of page