BJJ No Gi Classes
No Gi classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu differ from those where you wear a Gi in many ways. If you train with Gi then this enables you to grab the Gi of your opponent, for example the collar or the sleeve, and use it – or your own Gi – to submit them. These grips allow you to have greater control of the fight and enable a much smaller opponent to control a larger one. In No Gi you have more wrestling based grips, such as the neck and all joints of the body, and it is therefore harder to control your opponent.
The Detail
If you’ve never trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu before, we recommend you take some lessons with Gi in order to learn a few of the basics before moving onto No Gi. Even with our Gi classes, you don’t need a Gi to start off with – just shorts/leggings and a t-shirt or, ideally, a rash guard.
As with all our sessions, No Gi lessons start with a vigorous conditioning warm up and instructors then move on to demonstrate techniques, set ups and positions. Sparring/rolling is included in these classes (but not for beginners) as it enables students to put what they’ve learnt to the test. In addition, many of our members participate in BJJ competitions throughout the course of the year and sparring is a vital part of their preparation – although the decision to compete is obviously a personal one.
Equipment
MMA style shorts and a rash guard. If you don’t have a rash guard then a t-shirt is fine for the first couple of classes. Please note, there should be no zips and/or buttons (and preferably no pockets) on any item of clothing and please ensure your finger and toe nails are short.
Trial Lessons
Potential students are welcome to try out one of our classes for free. Just click on the ‘Sign up for a trial class’ button and complete the form there. Please note, we ideally ask for at least 48 hours’ notice as this gives us plenty of time to respond to your request.