# Ascend Jiu-Jitsu/TDBJJ > Chantilly, United States ## Overview **Name:** Ascend Jiu-Jitsu/TDBJJ **Description:** Ascend Jiu Jitsu and Silverback Academy in Fairfax, Virginia, is dedicated to changing lives through martial arts, education, and coaching. Founded by Sean Stoopman, a 2nd degree black belt under Professor Tom DeBlass, the academy provides a safe, welcoming atmosphere for students of all ages and experience levels. The gym is part of the prestigious Tom DeBlass lineage, which has produced numerous world champions and competitors at the highest levels of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The training philosophy at Ascend Jiu Jitsu centers on implementing a systems-based approach to grappling, both in the gi and no-gi. This methodology has proven highly effective, producing multiple world champions, Pans champions, and numerous victories at local, national, and international competitions. The academy offers over 115 classes per month across Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi grappling, Muay Thai, and wrestling programs, providing students with comprehensive martial arts training. Head instructor Sean Stoopman focuses on teaching intermediate and advanced levels of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while personally overseeing competition training for the academy's team. The coaching staff also includes Ivan Pena, a black belt with 15 years of dedication to BJJ, who joined the academy in 2017 as a brown belt and earned his black belt under Sean Stoopman and Professor Tom DeBlass in August 2020. Ivan is known for his technical knowledge of gi grappling and strong guard passing skills. The instructors share a passion for developing athletes to reach their full potential in grappling. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 14740 Flint Lee Road, Suite F, Chantilly, VA 20151 Chantilly, MI 20151, United States **Phone:** 703-651-5918 **Email:** info@ascendjj.com **Website:** https://www.ascendjj.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverbacknova/ ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM - Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM - Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Friday: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Sunday: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Sean Patrick Stoopman - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Head instructor and founder of Ascend Jiu Jitsu & Silverback Academy. Sean focuses on teaching the intermediate and advanced levels of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program along with personally overseeing the competition training for the Jiu Jitsu Team. Sean has a passion for developing athletes to reach their full potential in grappling both in and out of the Gi. ### Ivan Pena - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Ivan Joined Silverback Academy in 2017 as a Brown belt with an already technical knowledge of the Gi game, and a very strong guard passing background. He has rounded his Jiu Jitsu out with more No Gi experience in the past three years, as well as continuing to excel technically in the GI. After 15 years of dedication to the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Ivan was awarded his Black Belt under Sean Stoopman and Professor Tom DeBlass in August 2020. ## Programs ### Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes covering fundamentals, intermediate, and advanced techniques in the gi. Includes basics, regular training, and competition team training. **Classes:** ### No-Gi Grappling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes focusing on grappling without the gi, similar to MMA-style training. Includes basics and advanced training. **Classes:** ### Muay Thai **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Muay Thai kickboxing classes focused on fitness and self-defense. Traditional striking techniques combined with modern training methods. **Classes:** ### Wrestling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Wrestling classes to develop takedowns, control, and positional dominance. **Classes:** ### Self Defense Striking **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Self-defense focused striking classes combining practical striking techniques for real-world scenarios. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/michigan/chantilly/ascend-jiu-jitsu-tdbjj)