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14 min from Marion

No-Gi Grappling for Marion Wrestlers

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.

First Class Free Call (830) 205-3222

Marion High School wrestlers and former wrestlers looking to develop a complete grappling game in the off-season have a no-gi-friendly schedule at Gracie Barra Cibolo. Professor Edgar integrates no-gi rounds into the Adults & Teens evening block — wrestling-based control, body locks, and submission chains, stripped of the gi grips. The skill set translates cleanly back to high-school wrestling, MMA, or pure self-defense. Fourteen minutes west on FM 78 puts you on the mats. For Marion teens chasing local NAGA tournaments or adults building grappling skills outside the high-school season, the no-gi work fits cleanly into the standard adult schedule.

Why Train No-Gi?

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Wrestling-friendly entry point — natural fit for high school and rec wrestlers who want to add submissions to their game

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Faster pace and scramble-heavy rounds that sharpen reflexes, hip mobility, and the ability to react under pressure

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Direct carryover to real-world self-defense — attackers don't wear lapels, and street clothing rarely behaves like a gi

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Exposes gaps in your gi game by removing grip-dependent shortcuts and forcing cleaner positional fundamentals on every exchange

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Competition preparation for no-gi tournaments, submission grappling events, and MMA-rule-set rounds where the kimono isn't there

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Same Gracie Barra curriculum and belt progression as the gi program — your rank counts the same either way

Getting Here from Marion

From Marion, head west on FM 78 — fourteen minutes through rural Guadalupe County. We're in Cibolo Valley Square, the H-E-B plaza on FM 1103 in Cibolo, Suite 106 with the red GB shield in the window.

Gracie Barra Cibolo
2251 FM 1103, Suite 106, Cibolo, TX 78108
(830) 205-3222

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Cibolo, 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 Cibolo?
Gracie Barra Cibolo offers adult and kids no-gi classes on multiple days throughout the week. Check our schedule page or call (830) 205-3222 for the most current class times and days.
Is there a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school near Marion, TX?
Marion has no dedicated BJJ or martial arts academy, so families drive to Cibolo, Seguin, or New Braunfels. Gracie Barra Cibolo is 14 minutes west on FM 78 — a straight shot through rural Guadalupe County to 2251 FM 1103 Suite 106 in Cibolo Valley Square. Parents from the Marion High School and Krueger Elementary feeder zones train their kids here because there's no closer option, and adults from the Green Valley Park area work into our Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 PM classes. First class is free, no contract. Call (830) 205-3222.
Do you have homeschool classes for Marion families?
Yes. Gracie Barra Cibolo runs dedicated homeschool BJJ classes every Monday and Wednesday at 10 AM, ages 3 through 13 in a combined session — 14 minutes from Marion via FM 78. The Gracie Barra curriculum is a structured 16-week block plan with belts and stripes, which Texas homeschool parents log as physical education. Siblings train together so you make one trip instead of two, and Professor Edgar leads every class personally. Several Marion homeschool families already attend regularly. Bring athletic clothes for the free trial — no gi required to start.

Ready to Get Started?

Your first class is free. No experience needed. Classes run weeknight evenings and Saturday mornings in Cibolo.

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Or call us (830) 205-3222