No Lock-In Contracts. Fully Air-Conditioned.
NOBODY GETS CHOKED OUT BY THEIR COLLAR.
So, why train that way?
No-Gi BJJ strips away the gi, the grip-fighting, and the gear costs — and leaves you with faster, more practical, and genuinely more fun training. Here's why we made it our only option.
why we went no-gi only.
In Kenny's Words
I taught gi for years. Then I watched student after student quit because of the cost, the gear hassle, and the injuries. No-gi fixed all three at once.
When I built A-Team, the decision to go no-gi only wasn't a trend. It was based on what I kept seeing in the gym - people arriving motivated and leaving frustrated, not because BJJ was too hard, but because the traditional gi format put up unnecessary barriers.
The gear is expensive. The grip-heavy training is brutal on older joints. And frankly, the skills you build in a gi don't transfer cleanly to real-life situations - because nobody is wearing one.
No-gi removes every one of those barriers. What's left is pure grappling - athletic, fast, practical, and accessible to anyone regardless of age, size, or injury history. That's the gym I wanted to build.
4 reasons it just makes sense.
LESS GEAR. LESS COST. JUST SHOW UP.
SAFER FOR JOINTS. KINDER TO YOUR BODY.
SAFER FOR JOINTS. KINDER TO YOUR BODY.
A traditional gi costs $80–$200. Then you need two (one in the wash). Then your kids grow out of theirs. Then you're hand-washing special fabric twice a week.
With No-Gi, you need a t-shirt and a pair of shorts. That's it. No zippers, no special detergents, no sizing stress. The only thing standing between you and your first class is walking through the door.
No extra costs, no complicated gear - just show up and train!
SAFER FOR JOINTS. KINDER TO YOUR BODY.
SAFER FOR JOINTS. KINDER TO YOUR BODY.
SAFER FOR JOINTS. KINDER TO YOUR BODY.
Nobody wants to walk into work with jammed fingers and a wrist they can't bend. Gi training involves constant gripping and pulling on thick fabric — and after 35, your hands and wrists will let you know about it.
No-gi removes grip-based strain almost entirely. Without fabric to grab, there's less friction, fewer cumulative micro-injuries, and significantly less wear on your fingers, wrists, and elbows. If you've been putting off BJJ because of an existing injury — this is the format that makes it accessible.
FAST, DYNAMIC, AND ACTUALLY FUN.
FAST, DYNAMIC, AND ACTUALLY FUN.
FAST, DYNAMIC, AND ACTUALLY FUN.
Gi BJJ is like chess — slow, methodical, grip-heavy. No-gi is like a fast-paced game of tag mixed with wrestling. Without grips slowing things down, the pace is quicker, the movements are more fluid, and the training feels genuinely athletic.
It's a serious full-body workout that builds cardio, strength, and agility — without relying on brute force or painful throws. Most people walk out of their first no-gi class surprised by how much fun they had and how hard they worked.
PRACTICAL. REAL-WORLD READY.
FAST, DYNAMIC, AND ACTUALLY FUN.
FAST, DYNAMIC, AND ACTUALLY FUN.
Let's be direct: nobody walks around in a kimono. The self-defence skills you build in a gi don't transfer cleanly to real situations, because real situations don't come with collar grips.
No-gi training is built on the same mechanics as real-world grappling — clinches, takedowns, ground control — without the artificial grip structure. What you learn on the mat is what you'd actually use. It's also beginner-friendly from day one: no complicated grip sequences, no gear barrier, no prior experience required.
Watch a real A-Team No-Gi Class
WORDS DON'T DO IT JUSTICE.
SEE IT FOR YOURSELF
WORDS DON'T DO IT JUSTICE.
No-gi training looks fast, fluid, and athletic in a way that a benefit list can't capture. Watch sixty seconds of a real A-Team class and you'll understand why our members keep coming back.
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I trained gi for three years at another gym and honestly thought no-gi was a shortcut — less technical, less serious. The pace is completely different. The athleticism required is different. Within a month I'd dropped the gi entirely. My fingers stopped aching, MY WRIST PAIN - GONE!
Tim B - Former Gi Practitioner.
HAVE A DODGY SHOULDER? GOOD NEWS.
This if for you, especially if you're injury aware
For most of our adult members, no-gi removed the last excuse. No gear to buy, no technique you need to unlearn, no reason to wait.
If you've avoided BJJ because of a bad shoulder, a knee you've been managing for years, or a back that talks to you in the morning — no-gi training is specifically where you want to be.
Our coaches train around your body, not against it. That means modified drilling from day one, honest conversation about your limitations, and a long-term approach that doesn't ask you to push through pain to progress.
- No grip-based strain on fingers, wrists, or elbows
- No heavy fabric friction causing skin and joint wear
- Coach-modified drilling for individual injury histories
- Pace and intensity adjusted to where your body is, not where a curriculum says you should be
- Long-term training — not a six-week body count
YOU WON'T BE TRAINING ALONE. 140+ MEMBERS TRAIN NO-GI AT A-TEAM EVERY WEEK.
YOU WON'T BE TRAINING ALONE. 140+ MEMBERS TRAIN NO-GI AT A-TEAM EVERY WEEK.
YOU WON'T BE TRAINING ALONE. 140+ MEMBERS TRAIN NO-GI AT A-TEAM EVERY WEEK.
YOU WON'T BE TRAINING ALONE. 140+ MEMBERS TRAIN NO-GI AT A-TEAM EVERY WEEK.
YOU WON'T BE TRAINING ALONE. 140+ MEMBERS TRAIN NO-GI AT A-TEAM EVERY WEEK.
YOU WON'T BE TRAINING ALONE. 140+ MEMBERS TRAIN NO-GI AT A-TEAM EVERY WEEK.
YOUR FIRST 5 CLASSES ARE ON US.
All fitness levels. All ages. Injury history welcome. No lock-in. No commitment beyond showing up.
Still not sure no-gi is for you? That's exactly what the free trial is for. Come in, move around, meet the coaches, and decide for yourself. No gear, no experience, no pressure.
Most people who come for one class stay for years. We'd rather show you than tell you.
3 OF 10 TRIAL SPOTS REMAINING THIS MONTH.
We cap free trials at 10 per month so every new member gets real coaching attention from day one.
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