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.
14+First class free
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
Warm-up
Movement and conditioning drills to get you loose and ready to grapple.
Technique
Takedowns, positions and submissions such as chokes, armbars and leg locks, shown step by step.
Drilling
You rep the move with a partner until it starts to feel natural.
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.
Your coaches
Both head coaches have competed at the world level, and beginners get the same coaching as the black belts.
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.
Read next: Gi vs No-Gi BJJ: what's the difference?
Other programs
- Kids Martial ArtsJiu-jitsu for focus, confidence and real anti-bullying skills.Ages 4–13
- Brazilian Jiu-JitsuThe gi program, taught by 5th- and 6th-degree black belts.14+
- MMAStriking, wrestling and jiu-jitsu, from fitness to fight camp.16+
- Women's KickboxingA hard, fun hour on the bags. Learn to throw a real punch.16+
Try No-Gi Grappling free
Pick who's training and leave your number. We'll text you a class time that works. Prefer to talk? Call 978-502-5682.