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15 min from Universal City

No-Gi Grappling for Randolph Families

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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Universal City residents with a wrestling background or active-duty members who prefer the faster pace of submission grappling have a no-gi option 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. The pace and physicality fit Air Force PT-test conditioning naturally. Fifteen minutes from Randolph's Main Gate via FM 78. For service members eyeing a local NAGA tournament or just rounding out a complete grappling skill set, the no-gi work fits cleanly into the standard 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 Universal City

From Universal City, take FM 78 east through Schertz — fifteen minutes from the Randolph Main Gate. We're in Cibolo Valley Square, the H-E-B plaza on FM 1103, Suite 106.

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.
What's the closest BJJ academy to JBSA-Randolph in Universal City?
Gracie Barra Cibolo is 15 minutes from JBSA-Randolph's Main Gate via FM 78 through Schertz. We work with active-duty and military families from Hill Country Village, Northampton, and Woodlake who need a structured program their kids can stick with through PCS moves. The Gracie Barra network spans 1,000+ schools worldwide, so a kid who earns a yellow belt here can keep training at the next base without restarting. Professor Edgar is a 1st-degree black belt and tracks every student's belt and stripe progress on file. Call (830) 205-3222 for a free first class.
Are there kids martial arts classes for Judson High School families in Universal City?
Yes. Gracie Barra Cibolo runs kids BJJ classes 15 minutes from Judson High School and Kitty Hawk Middle School, with age-specific groups from age 3 through 13. Tiny Champions (3-4) meet Tue/Thu, and Little Champions and Juniors run Mon/Wed/Fri afternoons plus Saturday at 9 AM. Families from Olympia Elementary's catchment train here because the Gracie Barra curriculum is structured — belts, stripes, and a real progression — not a karate-style attendance ladder. Drop-off is straightforward at 2251 FM 1103 Suite 106 in Cibolo Valley Square, with free parking shared with H-E-B.

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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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