Gabriel Gonzaga
Head coach
- 5th-degree black belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Judo black belt
- 2x World BJJ Champion
- Former UFC heavyweight title contender
- Multiple-time IBJJF Masters World Champion
No-Gi grappling in Leominster.
Submission grappling for ages 14+ in a rash guard and shorts. The same jiu-jitsu without the gi: faster, with nothing to grab. All levels welcome.
Who No-Gi is for
- Beginners. You can join without any jiu-jitsu background.
- BJJ students who want to train without grips on the gi.
- MMA students who need a ground game that works without a uniform.
- Anyone who would rather train in shorts and a t-shirt than a heavy gi.
What a No-Gi class looks like
Round 1
Warm-up
Movement and conditioning drills to get you loose and ready to grapple.
Round 2
Technique
Takedowns, positions and submissions such as chokes, armbars and leg locks, shown step by step.
Round 3
Drilling
You rep the move with a partner until it starts to feel natural.
Round 4
Live rounds
Sparring comes later in your training. Beginners learn the basics in a safe setting first.
What it builds
- Control without strength
- Leverage and angles let you hold down and submit taller, stronger people.
- Speed and conditioning
- No-Gi moves fast. Cardio and strength work are built into every round.
- Confidence
- Knowing you can handle yourself on the ground changes how you carry yourself off the mat.
- Room to compete
- Test yourself against training partners, and enter tournaments if that's your goal.
Tale of the tape
World-level coaches. Local gym. The same coaching you get on day one as a beginner.
Luis Soto
Head coach
- 6th-degree black belt, Jiu-Jitsu
- 4th-degree black belt, Judo
- Judo National Champion, Masters
- 5th at the World Masters (Judo)
Your first class
Book online
Pick a program. We text you to set a day and time.
Show up 10 minutes early
Wear athletic clothes with no zippers. We lend you a gi for BJJ.
Train with a coach
A coach walks you through the warm-up and the basics. No sparring on day one.
No-Gi Grappling questions
What's the difference between gi and No-Gi?
In the gi you can grab the uniform, which slows the game down. In No-Gi there is nothing to hold, so grips move to the wrists, neck and legs and the pace is faster.
Do I need jiu-jitsu experience?
No. No-Gi is open to all skill levels, and you can join the beginner class without any jiu-jitsu background.
What do I wear?
A t-shirt or rash guard and athletic shorts or pants with no zippers. A mouthguard and some athletic tape are worth having.
Will I have to spar as a beginner?
No. Beginner sessions teach the basics in a safe setting. Sparring comes later in your training.
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