Adults · No-Gi
No-Gi Submission Grappling Classes in Alexandria, VA
Jiu-Jitsu without the uniform: faster scrambles, wrestling-based takedowns and leg locks, led by 4x IBJJF World Champion Mahamed Aly.
- 8 classes a week
- Beginners welcome
- Free first class
Start here
No-Gi Fundamentals
The starting point: grips, positions and escapes without a gi to hold on to. Two Fundamentals classes run every week.
Next
No-Gi All Levels
Three classes a week that add takedowns, leg locks and more live rounds. Read more about how No-Gi differs from the gi.
Keep going
Advanced and competition
No-Gi Advanced and Marathon Rolls are for students with three or more stripes. Competition Training No-Gi is by invitation.
“We become a community, at first, out of a shared love for the sport, but most of us continue to show up not because of the sport but the sense of community.”
Location
No-Gi in Alexandria, VA
No-Gi submission grappling at One Way runs alongside our Gi BJJ and wrestling classes. We are in Alexandria's West End, a short drive from Old Town, Kingstowne, Landmark, Springfield, Annandale and Arlington.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about No-Gi grappling classes at One Way Martial Arts in Alexandria, VA.
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No-Gi submission grappling is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practiced without the traditional uniform (gi). You train in a rash guard and shorts, using body-control grips like underhooks and wrist control instead of cloth grips.
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Come in athletic clothes, and we lend you the gear you need. A fitted t-shirt or rash guard and shorts without pockets or zippers work best. No-Gi does not require a Gi.
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They are different, not harder. No-Gi is faster-paced with more scrambles since there are no cloth grips. Many students find No-Gi more intuitive at first. Training both styles builds the most complete grappling skill set.
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No. Our No-Gi Fundamentals classes are built for complete beginners, and you can start with a free first class.
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No-Gi classes are led by 4x IBJJF World Champion and professional MMA fighter Mahamed Aly and BJJ black belt Patrick Almeida.
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Classes are held at One Way Martial Arts, 5416 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, right off the Van Dorn Street Metro (Blue Line) with free on-site parking. We train students from Alexandria, Arlington, Springfield, Annandale and Fairfax.
“Not an ego in sight, everyone works to help each other get better, and that's VERY rare to find in any gym these days.”
Michael Lawrence, Google review “I’m an upper belt in jiujitsu and what I like most is, they take care of the new guys too.”
Angel Espinal, Google review “I love to compete in jiu jitsu and the coaches 100% have my back.”
Dylan Gumaer, Google review
Get Your Free First Class
No experience needed. Come in athletic clothes, and we lend you the gear you need. We pair you with a friendly partner and show you around. No contract, no pressure.
Get my free first class Call (703) 951-4440No-Gi class schedule
8 classes a week at One Way Martial Arts. Free first class.
Tuesday
- No-Gi All Levels
Wednesday
- No-Gi Fundamentals
- BJJ Competition Training No-GiInvitation only
- No-Gi Fundamentals
- No-Gi Advanced3+ stripes
- Marathon Rolls No-Gi3+ stripes
Thursday
- No-Gi All Levels
Saturday
- No-Gi All Levels