No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu · Gibsonville, NC
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Gibsonville, NC
Grappling for adults with Coach Chris, Wednesday and Friday at 6:45 PM. Beginners welcome, and your first class is free. Minutes from Elon and Burlington.
First class free · No contract · No uniform to buy · 106 E Railroad Avenue, Unit H, Gibsonville, NC
What No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Is
Jiu-jitsu is grappling: no punches and no kicks. You learn to control someone on the ground, get out from underneath them, and finish with a hold that makes them tap out. Tapping, a quick pat on your partner or the mat, means “stop,” and everyone stops the moment you do.
No-gi means you train in normal athletic clothes instead of the heavy cotton uniform called a gi. It is the style used in MMA and in most submission grappling tournaments, and it is the easiest way to start, because there is nothing to buy.
If you already train MMA here, this is where your ground game gets real time. If you have never done anything like it, that is fine: no experience is needed. Kids have their own class too: Kids Jiu-Jitsu.
What A Jiu-Jitsu Class Looks Like
Warm up
Movement drills that are also jiu-jitsu skills: shrimping (scooting your hips away), rolling, and getting up off the mat safely.
Learn one thing well
The coach shows a position or a technique, then you practice it with a partner at an easy pace. Your partner is helping you learn, not trying to beat you.
Live rounds, only if you want them
Live practice is called rolling. It is always optional. On your first night you can sit it out, go light, or just watch.
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Schedule
| Class | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Jiu-Jitsu (no gi) — your free class | Wednesday & Friday | 6:45–7:45 PM |
| Open Roll (no gi, members) | Tuesday & Thursday | 5:45–6:30 PM |
| Open Roll (members) | Saturday | 3:00–5:00 PM |
| Kids Jiu-Jitsu (ages 6–11) | Wednesday & Friday | 5:30–6:30 PM |
Free classes are the Wednesday and Friday adult class. Open Roll is free practice time for members, not a class for first-timers. Times come from our live schedule; check the Class Schedule before your first visit.
What Jiu-Jitsu Costs
Your first class is free, with no card required. After that, All Access is $150/month and includes jiu-jitsu, MMA, boxing and Muay Thai, with a one-time $40 signup fee and no contract. Elon students pay $125/month with no signup fee, or a Spring 2027 semester pass for $450; see jiu-jitsu near Elon. See full pricing →
Jiu-Jitsu Questions
I have never grappled. Can I start?
Yes. The Wednesday and Friday class is where beginners start, and no experience is needed.
What do I wear?
A t-shirt or rash guard (a tight athletic shirt) and shorts or leggings with no zippers or pockets. Bring water. Trim your fingernails and toenails and take off rings and earrings. A mouthguard is a good idea if you own one.
Is jiu-jitsu safe?
It is a contact sport, so bumps happen. You control the risk: tap early, and nobody holds a move after a tap. Live rounds are always optional.
How is this different from MMA?
MMA mixes striking and grappling. Jiu-jitsu is only grappling, so nobody is hitting you. Plenty of members do both, and All Access covers both.
Do you have jiu-jitsu for kids?
Yes. Kids Jiu-Jitsu runs Wednesday and Friday at 5:30 PM for ages 6–11, with Coach Chris.
Your First Jiu-Jitsu Class Is Free
Your free class is Adult Jiu-Jitsu, Wednesday or Friday at 6:45 PM. Put in your name, email and phone below, then pick your night. You get a confirmation email right away and a reminder the day before, and you sign our standard waiver online so you can walk straight onto the mat. No card, no contract.
The Sweat Lab MMA and Fitness · 106 E Railroad Avenue, Unit H, Gibsonville, NC 27249 · 336-221-4257