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8 min from Monte Vista

No-Gi Jiu-JitsuNear Monte Vista

No-Gi strips Jiu-Jitsu down to its rawest form — no grips, no lapels, just technique, timing, and pressure. Great for kids who want a faster-paced session and anyone preparing for competition or cross-training from wrestling.

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Monte Vista practitioners who want faster-paced, wrestling-based grappling train no-gi at Gracie Barra Alamo Heights. Without the traditional kimono, the focus shifts to body control, underhooks, and submissions that work in any situation — including real-world self-defense. Professor Edgar and Professor Zaza bring a combined 33 years of mat experience to no-gi instruction. Eight minutes from Monte Vista to the mats on Austin Highway.

Why TrainNo-Gi?

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Develops a well-rounded grappling game that does not depend on gi grips or fabric manipulation

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Faster pace and scramble-heavy training that builds reflexes, timing, and cardiovascular conditioning

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Directly applicable to real-world self-defense — real confrontations do not happen in kimonos

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Strengthens wrestling fundamentals including takedowns, clinch work, and body control from every position

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Complements gi training by exposing and correcting gaps in your positional game and transitions

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Preparation for no-gi and submission grappling competitions at local, regional, and IBJJF levels

No-GiSchedule

All class times are America/Chicago (Central Time). End times are shown only when confirmed.

Free trials are available for GB1 Adults & Teens and GBK Kids classes. No-Gi is a training format within these programs. GB3 advanced training and BarraFIT are not free-trial classes.

For arrival before a 6:00 AM class, contact the academy to confirm morning access.

MondayNo classes listed
TuesdayNo classes listed
Wednesday3 classes
5:30 PM
Little Champions 2 (Ages 7-9) & Juniors (Ages 10-13) — No-Gi
Kids BJJ
6:30 PM
GB1 Adults & Teens — No-Gi
Adult BJJ
7:30 PMto 8:00 PM
GB3 Live Training (Advanced) — No-Gi
Adult BJJ

Not a free-trial class

ThursdayNo classes listed
Friday3 classes
5:30 PM
Little Champions 2 (Ages 7-9) & Juniors (Ages 10-13) — No-Gi
Kids BJJ
6:30 PM
GB1 Adults & Teens — No-Gi
Adult BJJ
7:30 PMto 8:00 PM
GB3 Live Training (Advanced) — No-Gi
Adult BJJ

Not a free-trial class

SaturdayNo classes listed
SundayNo classes listed
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Getting Herefrom Monte Vista

Take McCullough Avenue east through Olmos Park, continue to Austin Highway — 8 minutes from the SA Museum of Art to our door at 1464 Austin Hwy, Suite 100.

Gracie Barra Alamo Heights
1464 Austin Hwy, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 864-7909

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Frequently AskedQuestions

What is no-gi Jiu-Jitsu and how is it different from gi training?
In no-gi Jiu-Jitsu, you train without the traditional kimono. Instead of gripping collars and sleeves, you use underhooks, overhooks, and body locks to control your opponent. The pace is typically faster, transitions happen more quickly, and techniques rely on body positioning rather than fabric. At Gracie Barra Alamo Heights, no-gi sessions complement the gi curriculum by exposing different aspects of grappling and building a more complete skill set.
When are no-gi classes at Gracie Barra Alamo Heights?
Gracie Barra Alamo Heights offers adult and kids no-gi classes on multiple days throughout the week. Check our schedule page or call (210) 864-7909 for the most current class times and days.
Is there a BJJ gym near Monte Vista or Tobin Hill?
Gracie Barra Alamo Heights is about 8 minutes from the Monte Vista and Tobin Hill neighborhoods. Head east on Hildebrand or north on Broadway to Austin Highway -- we are at 1464 Austin Hwy, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78209. While Marra Senki BJJ targets this area, they are located 8 miles away. GB Alamo Heights is significantly closer for anyone living along the Broadway corridor. Call (210) 864-7909 to try a free class.
What is the class schedule like for someone working in Midtown or Monte Vista?
Our weekday schedule is built for working professionals. GB1 Adults & Teens starts at 6:00 AM Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 PM Monday through Friday, and 10:00 AM Saturday. Wednesday and Friday GB1 sessions are No-Gi. Advanced GB3 Live Training also starts at 11:00 AM Saturday. From the Pearl or upper Broadway, you can be at the academy in under 10 minutes. Professor Edgar, a 1st Degree Black Belt, and Professor Zaza, a 2nd Degree Black Belt, lead the instruction.

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Questions? Call us at(210) 864-7909