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Begin your
Ascent

The Gentle Art

Jiu Jitsu

Master self-defense and physical fitness through
Jiu Jitsu—gain confidence, discipline, and strength
in a supportive, skill-building environment
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The art of eight limbs

Muay Thai

Empower yourself with Muay Thai:
build strength, agility, and confidence
through dynamic combat training
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The art of fighting

MMA

Master diverse fighting skills with
MMA: ultimate self-defense, peak
fitness, and combat readiness
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The Noble Art

Boxing

Master strength and resilience with
Boxing: enhance your fitness, sharpen
your reflexes, and develop unmatched discipline
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About Martial Arts

Change is inevitable, Growth is optional

Ascent Combat Sports opened in 2015. Our intention was to provide a friendly, family oriented, clean, welcoming gym, where no one is made to feel out of place or intimidated. A gym where you can train in combat sports but that is not just for fighters. A gym that is also for beginners, the people that want to try something new, and to have a hobby, to get fit & build their confidence, for children, for females. It’s for anyone and everyone.

We have expanded in 2024 and now offer 2 full training areas and classes to suit everyone

  • Classes from beginner to advanced level
  • Welcoming, friendly, family style environment. We believe training should be available for everyone.
  • Highly trained, experienced and approachable instructors
  • Two fully matted out and equipped training areas
  • Access to competitions, with full training and preparation support
  • Junior programme for children and teenagers aged 5-15, encouraging discipline and self-defence in a fun and friendly environment
Schedule

Our Timetables

Mat 1

Monday

  • MMA

    –

    Juniors & Teens (7-16)

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    Juniors/Teens Competition Class (5-16) Competitors INVITE only

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    All Levels – Technique

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    All Levels – Sparring/Open Mat

Tuesday

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    Beginners – White Belts Only

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    All Levels

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    Advanced – Coloured Belts Only

Wednesday

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    Junior/Teens – No-Gi (8-16)

  • MMA

    –

    Beginners

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    All Levels – No-Gi

Thursday

  • MMA

    –

    Teens (11-16)

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    Beginners – White Belts Only – Gi or No-Gi

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    All Levels – Technique

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    All Levels – Sparring/Open Mat

Friday

  • MMA

    –

    MMA – All Levels

Saturday

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    Parent & Child (5-11)

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    Juniors (5-11)

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    Teens (11-16)

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    All Levels – Open Mat / Competition Class

Sunday

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    All Levels – No-Gi

  • Jiu Jitsu

    –

    Open Mat

Mat 2

Monday

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Open Mat Training

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Beginners

  • Muay Thai

    –

    All Levels

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Circuits / Fighter Training

Tuesday

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Juniors (5-11)

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Teens (11-16)

  • Muay Thai

    –

    All Levels – Padwork

  • Muay Thai

    –

    All Levels – Clinching

Wednesday

  • Muay Thai

    –

    All Levels

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Juniors (5-11)

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Teens (11-16)

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Beginners

  • Muay Thai

    –

    All levels

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Advanced

Thursday

  • Boxing

    –

    Teens (11-16)

  • Boxing

    –

    All Levels

  • Boxing

    –

    All Levels / Sparring

Friday

Saturday

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Parent & Child (5-11)

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Juniors (5-11)

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Teens (11-15)

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Competition Class – All Levels

Sunday

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Muay Thai / MMA Striking – All Levels

  • Muay Thai

    –

    Muay Thai / MMA Striking – Open Mat

How to find us

Address: Unit 12a & 12b, 12 County Walk, Taunton TA1 3TZ
Nearby Parking:
Canon Street Car Park, Canon Street, Taunton TA1 1SW
4 minutes walk
Charging hours: 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday

Duke Street car park, Taunton, TA1 1SS
3 minutes walk
Charging hours: 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday

Sainsburys, Billet St, Taunton TA1 3NE
1 minute walk
Max 2 hours stay – Please check the signs for parking restrictions.

Strictly no parking at the Rear Delivery area by the gym entrance

More information about parking can be found here.

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    Our Team

    Instructors

    Gary Davies

    Head BJJ Coach, Head Kid's instructor. BJJ Competition Team Coach.
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    Matt Male

    Head MMA Instructor. Head Nogi/Wrestling Instructor. MMA Fight Team Coach.
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    Aaron Hinton

    Head Muay Thai Instructor. Head Kid's Instructor. Muay Thai Fight Team Coach.
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    Sammy-Jo Lawler

    Head BJJ Ladies Instructor. Kids BJJ Instructor. Kids BJJ Competition Team Coach.
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    Gary Batten

    BJJ Instructor.
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    Max Bradshaw

    Muay Thai Instructor. Kids Muay Thai Instructor.
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    Owen Jones

    Kids BJJ Instructor.
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    Ed Jones

    Kids BJJ Instructor.
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    Rachel Rose

    Head Boxing Coach, Kids Boxing Coach
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