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22 min from New Braunfels

No-Gi Grappling Near New Braunfels

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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New Braunfels grapplers cross-training from a wrestling background, MMA practitioners, and adults who prefer the faster pace of submission grappling without a kimono 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 modern leg-attack chains, stripped of the gi grips. Twenty-two minutes south on I-35 puts you on the mats with a black belt who's spent 15 years on both gi and no-gi work. Fits cleanly into a regular evening schedule for NB residents who already commute the I-35 corridor.

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 New Braunfels

From New Braunfels, take I-35 south for about twenty-two minutes. Exit FM 1103 east — Cibolo Valley Square (the H-E-B plaza) is on the right. Suite 106, 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 Gracie Barra in New Braunfels, TX?
New Braunfels does not currently have a Gracie Barra academy. Gracie Barra Cibolo is the closest GB-branded school for the south side of New Braunfels — 22 minutes south on I-35 to 2251 FM 1103 Suite 106 in Cibolo Valley Square. New Braunfels has Braunfels Martial Arts (BJJ plus kickboxing) and SBG New Braunfels (Muay Thai-focused), but if you specifically want the standardized Gracie Barra curriculum and Tussa Alencar lineage, we're the nearest fit. Families from Vintage Oaks and River Bend already train with us. Call (830) 205-3222.
Can an adult start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in their 30s or 40s near New Braunfels?
Yes — most of our adults at Gracie Barra Cibolo started after 30. The 22-minute drive south on I-35 from New Braunfels is a fair commute, and the GB1 fundamentals class is built for first-day beginners, not athletes. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is technique- and timing-based, so it rewards patience and consistency over raw strength. Professor Edgar is a 1st-degree black belt with 15 years of teaching adult beginners, and the schedule (Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 PM, Sat 10 AM) fits professionals commuting from Landa Park Estates or the Gruene area. First class is free.

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

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