Master No-Gi Grappling Techniques
No-Gi is faster, more agile, and feels like wrestling. Learn to control your opponent using leverage, speed, and body mechanics instead of relying on the uniform.
This is a perfect example of a No-Gi scramble, where I'm working to secure a dominant position. It's all about using leverage and body weight to control your opponent.
Watch this live roll to see how we transition between positions in No-Gi. The goal is to constantly improve your position until you can secure a submission.
Here I am demonstrating side control, a fundamental position in BJJ. From here, you can control your opponent and set up various submissions like an armbar or a choke.
This video shows a few drills from our fundamental Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class at Hosa Road. We break down techniques like guard passing so everyone can learn the basics.
In this clip, we are drilling a guard pass. The person on the bottom is using their legs to control the distance, while the person on top works to get past their legs into a better position.
This sequence shows a student practicing a sweep from the guard position. The goal is to use your legs and hips to reverse the position and get on top of your opponent.
A quick look at some of our wrestling and movement drills. Building agility and explosive power is key for both wrestling and No-Gi BJJ.
An afternoon No-Gi sparring session in progress. This is where we apply the techniques we've learned in a live but controlled environment, helping each other improve.
This video breaks down a defense to a heel hook, a common leg lock submission. We focus on not just attacking, but also understanding how to safely defend and escape dangerous positions.
A group of us after some good grappling rounds. We are all tired but smiling because every roll is a chance to learn something new.
About No-Gi Grappling in Action
In our No-Gi sessions, you learn to get comfortable in uncomfortable situations. It is less about brute force and more about understanding the geometry of a position. We focus heavily on movement and transition drills because, unlike Gi training, you cannot grab fabric for stability. You learn to rely purely on your body mechanics, which makes you a much more dangerous grappler on the mats.
What to Expect in No-Gi
No-Gi grappling is essentially submission wrestling. Without the uniform, the game becomes faster and much more slippery. At our studios in HSR Layout and Basapura, we treat every session like a lab.
We start with mobility and conditioning warmups to get the blood flowing. Then, we move into technique breakdowns where we isolate specific movements—guard passing, escapes, or submission setups. The final part of the class is live rolling. This is where you test what you learned against a resisting partner. It is safe, controlled, and arguably the most important part of your progress.
Why Train This Way?
- Mental Resilience: You will get tapped out. You will lose positions. That is part of the process. Learning to stay calm when you are tired or stuck is a skill that helps outside the gym as much as inside.
- Technical Depth: Since you cannot rely on grips, you are forced to learn proper weight distribution and leverage.
- Adaptability: Whether you want to train for MMA, self-defense, or just want a high-intensity workout, No-Gi builds the kind of functional strength that doesn't come from lifting weights.
Who This Is For
We have a mix of people on the mats—college students, working professionals, and those with competitive goals. We have a 'no ego' policy. Whether you are a total beginner who doesn't know a takedown from a takedown defense, or someone looking to refine their heel hook defense, you will find partners here who are happy to drill and help you get better. We are building a team, not just a class.
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