CONTROL THE GROUND
Control the position. Control the pace. Control the outcome.
Art Of 8 Martial Arts Academy’s No-Gi Grappling program is a structured, skill-first training system designed to make you dangerous in every phase of grappling—standing, scrambling, controlling, and finishing. We blend the most effective elements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Sambo, and Wrestling into a curriculum that is practical, progressive, and built for real performance.
Whether your goal is to compete, improve MMA effectiveness, or gain elite-level fitness and confidence, No-Gi Grappling gives you a clear pathway to growth—without confusion, without fluff.
What Makes This Program Different
A Comprehensive System Built on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo, and Wrestling
No-gi can feel chaotic when it’s taught without structure. Our approach is the opposite: a comprehensive system that prioritizes fundamentals, repeatable solutions, and skill development you can apply immediately.
You will learn how to:
- Win and maintain dominant positions
- Escape bad positions under pressure
- Chain takedowns into control and submissions
- Transition smoothly through scrambles
- Grapple effectively without relying on the gi
This is grappling that translates—on the mats, in competition, and in MMA.
The Art Of 8 No-Gi System
Built on Three Proven Styles
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ):
Leverage, positional control, submissions, guard work, and efficient escapes. - Wrestling:
Takedowns, clinch control, mat returns, top pressure, and relentless pace management. - Sambo:
Dynamic entries, unconventional angles, leg attacks, and fast transitions that punish hesitation.
Together, these disciplines create a well-rounded grappler who can adapt to any opponent and any rule set.
What You’ll Train
Our No-Gi Grappling program is built as a connected system—so you’re not collecting random techniques. You’ll learn how to move through each phase with purpose: standing → takedown → control → advancement → finish, with clear escapes and resets when you’re on defense.
Standing, Clinch, and Takedowns (Wrestling + Sambo)
You’ll build confidence on your feet and learn to bring the fight to the ground safely and effectively:
- Stance, movement, and hand-fighting (wrist control, collar ties, pummeling)
- High-percentage takedowns (singles, doubles, body locks, trips)
- Takedown defense and recoveries (sprawls, hip pressure, returning to position)
Top Control and Guard Passing (Wrestling + BJJ)
Once you’re on top, you’ll learn how to stay on top—without relying on gi grips:
- Pinning, pressure, and riding concepts that limit escapes
- Guard passing fundamentals (clearing legs, maintaining connection, preventing scrambles)
- Advancing to dominant positions with control and patience
Escapes and Defensive Fundamentals
A clear, repeatable approach for when you’re in a bad spot:
- Escapes from common pins (side control, mount, back control)
- Re-guarding and recovering position under pressure
- Defensive awareness to prevent the “snowball” into submissions
Guard, Sweeps, and Get-Ups (BJJ Core)
From bottom position, you’ll learn how to stay safe, recover, and create offense:
- Frames, hip movement, and guard retention basics
- Sweeps that work in no-gi (off-balancing, timing, angle creation)
- Wrestling-informed stand-ups when returning to your feet is the best option
Submissions and Finishing Sequences (BJJ + Sambo Influence)
We focus on reliable finishes and the control that makes them work:
- High-percentage submissions for no-gi (chokes and joint locks)
- Safe, structured leg-attack concepts introduced progressively (experience-dependent)
- Simple chains so you always know what to do when your opponent defends
Get started on your grappling journey
Our grappling is delivered in an age appropriate curriculum.
Parents
Starting grappling is one of the best ways to help your child build real confidence through real skill. In No-Gi Grappling, they’ll learn control, discipline, balance, and problem-solving in a structured environment where coaching and safety come first. It’s an engaging, positive challenge that helps kids grow on and off the mats—one class at a time.
Adults & Teens 15+
If you want training that’s challenging, technical, and mentally engaging, No-Gi Grappling is a powerful place to start. You’ll build real fitness, sharper problem-solving, and confidence under pressure through a structured system that keeps you progressing week after week. Adult grappling at Art Of 8 is offered exclusively through our Mixed Martial Arts Cross Training program (MMX).