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7 min from Schertz

No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Near Schertz

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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Schertz residents cross-training from wrestling at Clemens or prepping for a local NAGA tournament have a no-gi option seven minutes from FM 3009. Gracie Barra Cibolo's no-gi sessions strip away the kimono and grips and focus on wrestling-based control, body locks, and submission chains that translate cleanly to MMA, ADCC-style competition, or pure self-defense. Professor Edgar mixes no-gi rounds into the Adults & Teens block, so you can train both styles without rebuilding your weekly schedule. Whether you're a wrestler at Samuel Clemens looking for off-season grappling or an adult preparing for a local tournament, the seven-minute drive is worth it.

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 Schertz

From Schertz, take FM 1103 east — seven minutes from the FM 3009 intersection, just past Niemietz Park. We're in Cibolo Valley Square, the H-E-B plaza, 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 Gracie Barra academy near Schertz, TX?
Yes. Gracie Barra Cibolo is the closest GB-branded academy to Schertz, about 7 minutes east on FM 1103 from the FM 3009 intersection. Brazilian Top Team Schertz holds the incumbent BJJ spot on the Schertz side of FM 3009, but GB Cibolo is the only Roberto 'Tussa' Alencar lineage school in the corridor. We're at 2251 FM 1103 Suite 106 in Cibolo Valley Square, sharing a lot with H-E-B and a short drive from Mesa Oaks, Thistle Creek, and the Schertz Family YMCA. First class is free — call (830) 205-3222 to book.
What's the closest kids Jiu-Jitsu class for Samuel Clemens High School families in Schertz?
Gracie Barra Cibolo runs kids classes 7 minutes from Samuel Clemens High School and Corbett Junior High. After-school groups are split by age — Tiny Champions (3-4), Little Champions I (5-6), Little Champions II and Juniors (7-13) — meeting Mon/Wed/Fri afternoons and Saturday at 9 AM. Parents from the Rose Garden Elementary feeder zone, Arroyo Verde, and Scenic Hills train their kids here because every adult and kids class is led by Professor Edgar, a 1st-degree black belt with 15 years on the mat. Drop them off after the bell and pick up before dinner.

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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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