75 First Street, Orangeville
No-gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is grappling without the traditional uniform. Without gi grips it's faster and closer to wrestling and submission grappling, and it's a great complement to gi training. Adults and teens 13 and up are welcome, including complete beginners.
Training in shorts and a rash guard is close to grappling in everyday clothes, so it's practical self-defence. It builds strength, cardio and body control, and the skills carry over to wrestling, submission grappling and MMA.
Beginners, gi students adding another night, former wrestlers and people who want a hard workout after work. Adults and teens 13 and up train in the same class, and beginners are always welcome.
Classes are led by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts: Jake Smith (2nd degree black belt in BJJ and Judo, 2018 IBJJF World Masters champion), Maurice Gear (2023 IBJJF Worlds silver), Chas Zekeres (2015 IBJJF Worlds gold), Shaun Rangoo (black belt in BJJ and Judo) and Shawn Cox.
Adults & Teens No-Gi: Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. The Sunday open mat, noon to 1:30 pm, is gi or no-gi.
Shorts without pockets and a rash guard or fitted shirt. If you train no-gi only, you don't need a gi.
No-gi classes are included in adult BJJ membership: $150 a month on a 12-month plan, $1,600 for the year paid up front or $850 for 6 months, plus HST. Teens pay adult rates, and additional family members get 15% off.
Your first class is free. For a no-gi class, shorts without pockets and a rash guard or shirt are fine. Arrive 15 minutes early; come in the front entrance at 75 First Street and head down to the basement. Memberships are set up in person.
Please reach us at orangevillebjj@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No. Shorts without pockets and a rash guard or fitted shirt are all you need.
Yes. Adults and teens 13 and up are welcome, including complete beginners, and your first class is free. No wrestling or martial arts background is needed.
Yes. No-gi classes are included in adult BJJ membership, so you can train no-gi only, or add gi classes whenever you like.
Without collar and sleeve grips, no-gi is faster and closer to wrestling and submission grappling. Gi training is slower and more grip-based. Training both makes you a more complete grappler.
Start with one or two classes a week. Tuesday and Thursday nights plus the Sunday open mat give you up to three sessions.
Water, shorts without pockets, a rash guard or fitted shirt, and a mouthguard if you have one.
Either works. Gi teaches grips and patience, and no-gi teaches speed and scrambles. Many students do both, so try a class of each and see which you enjoy.
Toddlers 3 to 5, kids 5 to 8 and 8 to 12, grouped by age and level.
Gi classes in the mornings, evenings and on weekends, plus a Sunday open mat. Beginners welcome.
Grappling in shorts and a rash guard, taught by our black belts. Included with adult BJJ.
ORANGEVILLE BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU ACADEMY
75 First Street, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 2E4, Canada
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