No-gi BJJ
No-gi BJJ in Orangeville, taught by black belts
Grappling without the traditional uniform: faster, closer to wrestling and submission grappling, and a great complement to gi training. Beginners welcome.
Why no-gi
Fast, practical grappling
Why train no-gi
Training in shorts and a rash guard is close to grappling in everyday clothes, so it is practical self-defence. It builds strength, cardio and body control.
Who trains no-gi here
Beginners, gi students adding another night, former wrestlers and people who want a hard workout after work. Adults and teens 13 and up train together.
What to wear
Shorts without pockets and a rash guard or fitted shirt. If you train no-gi only, you don't need a gi.
Class times
No-gi class times
We are only open during class times, at 75 First Street.
Your coaches
Taught by black belts
Jake Smith (2018 IBJJF World Masters champion), Maurice Gear (2023 IBJJF World Masters silver), Chas Zekeres (2017 IBJJF World Masters champion), Shaun Rangoo and Shawn Cox.
Price
Included with adult BJJ
Ages 13 and up. No-gi is included.
Pay up front: 6 months $850 · 1 year $1,600
Mon and Wed 7–8:30 pm · Tue and Thu 10–11:30 am · Tue and Thu no-gi 7–8:30 pm · Fri 6–7 am · Sat 12–1:30 pm · Sun open mat 12–1:30 pm · Teens only Fri 6–7 pm
Every BJJ, no-gi and Judo class.
Pay up front: 6 months $1,100 · 1 year $2,100
Every class above
Plus HST. Teens pay adult rates, and additional family members get 15% off.
Questions
Questions about no-gi
No. Shorts without pockets and a rash guard or fitted shirt are all you need.
Yes. Adults and teens 13 and up are welcome, including complete beginners, and your first class is free. No wrestling or martial arts background is needed.
Yes. No-gi classes are included in adult BJJ membership, so you can train no-gi only, or add gi classes whenever you like.
Without collar and sleeve grips, no-gi is faster and closer to wrestling and submission grappling. Gi training is slower and more grip-based. Training both makes you a more complete grappler.
Start with one or two classes a week. Tuesday and Thursday nights plus the Sunday open mat give you up to three sessions.
Water, shorts without pockets, a rash guard or fitted shirt, and a mouthguard if you have one.
Either works. Gi teaches grips and patience, and no-gi teaches speed and scrambles. Many students do both, so try a class of each and see which you enjoy.
Still have a question? Email orangevillebjj@gmail.com or call 416-830-6503.
Try a no-gi class this week
Tuesday and Thursday nights, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Your first class is free.