No-Gi BJJ Classes
No-gi is jiu-jitsu without the traditional kimono — you train in a rashguard and shorts, so there are no collar or sleeve grips and the pace is faster and more scramble-heavy. It shares all the core positions and submissions with gi training but rewards a slightly different, more dynamic game, which is why it's the style most associated with MMA and submission grappling. Many gyms run both and encourage you to try each. It suits people who love fast rounds, anyone cross-training for MMA, and hot-weather training. Expect sweaty, athletic rounds, expect grips to feel different if you're used to the gi, and check the schedule for which classes are gi versus no-gi. The 2,652 gyms below offer no-gi BJJ classes — use the map to find the closest one, or browse by state.
Want the full picture first? Read the what to wear to BJJ guide — gi vs no-gi, rashguards and what to buy first.
Top-rated gyms for no-gi BJJ classes
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count.
Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego - HQ
5 ★★★★★ 2,051 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
MMA MASTERS
4.8 ★★★★★ 608 reviews
Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas
5 ★★★★★ 565 reviews
Central PA Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 574 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 569 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chokelab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 550 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Strategic Combat Academy
5 ★★★★★ 549 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Upbeat gym offering mixed martial arts classes for all ages, including kickboxing, Muay Thai & more.
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Post Falls
4.9 ★★★★★ 553 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Memphis Judo Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 504 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Tai Kai Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA
5 ★★★★★ 457 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Dominion MMA®
4.9 ★★★★★ 465 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Zenith BJJ Las Vegas
5 ★★★★★ 454 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
What members say about no-gi
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“We joined a morning No-Gi class and were immediately impressed by how friendly and welcoming the staff were from the moment we walked in.”
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“I took a noon nogi class as well as a morning gi class and they were both such a great time.”
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“Started here from scratch in both gi/no-gi BJJ and within 5 months of training felt comfortable to compete @NAGA (won silver in no-gi and bronze in gi white belt).”
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“I was visiting Boston for a weekend and dropped in for 12:30 NoGi class.”
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