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Our No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at Toronto No Gi prides itself in having superb instruction for our various martial arts styles. Our main focus at Toronto No Gi is our No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, where we are easily located directly across from Tim Horton's and Shoppers Drug Mart at 1560 Yonge Street.

No Gi (pronounced no ghee) Jiu Jitsu derives from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or BJJ. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was brought to Brazil in the early 20th century from the Japanese martial art of Kodokan Judo, which was called Jiu Jitsu before a name change to Judo. No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (or No Gi BJJ) is a combat sport, martial art, and efficient, effective self-defense system that focuses on ground fighting.

DISCOVER HOW ANYONE CAN TRAIN AND ENJOY NO GI BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU... NO MATTER YOUR SEX, AGE, FITNESS OR EXPERIENCE LEVEL!

If you're wondering whether to start Gi or No Gi, the choice is yours, and the debate rages both ways. However, consider what Firas Zahabi, head coach of the world famous Tri Star gym, and coach to UFC super stars George St. Pierre, Rory MacDonald, Frankie Edgar, Ivan Mejibar, Francis Carmont, and Jon Jones says, "beginners should start *without* the Gi". You can see the full article by clicking here!

The objective is to neutralize and control a much larger opponent with leverage and technique, rather than strength.

In addition to incredibly reliable self-defense, as well as the mental exercise offered, the body workout BJJ gives you is unreal. You will experience increased stamina and improved body tone. It is truly a complete self-defense system and fitness program 'rolled' into one.

Also because of its incredible effectiveness and reliability, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, is also practiced by military personnel around the world.

YOU BRING YOUR EGO, I'LL BRING MY TECHNIQUE

World renowned MMA fighter Jake Shields proclaims he's only trained in a gi for 4 hours of his life and has dominated top gi players, including Demian Maia. Click here!

No Gi BJJ began in America with the likes of Cesar Gracie, Chris Brennan, and Eddie Bravo. Chris found while training in Brazil, that when he took the Gi off, the playing field with some of the highest level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu players in the world was suddenly leveled. World renowned MMA fighter Jake Shields proclaims he's only trained in a gi for 4 hours of his life and has dominated top gi players, including Demian Maia.

These trail blazing pioneers concluded that No Gi BJJ training exclusively was indeed better for developing muscle memory instincts with regard MMA (Mixed Martial Arts).

Our teaching pedagogy guarantees that those focused on No GI BJJ or MMA training can rely on said muscle memory instincts in the various applications specific to self-defense, BJJ competitions, MMA, or just plain, simple in the gym fun - instincts that are not training clothes specific.

Also, if you want to try Gi, we have Gi classes too! :)

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Leo B

Toronto No GI brings a different flavor of BJJ to the city. 

It is a very friendly and very relaxed atmosphere, while providing an environment where there is no lack of opportunities for you to improve and learn from both the instructors and each other. 

In my 11 years in the sport, I have trained at different places across town and have not looked back since joining the No Gi family. It was a big inflection points on my technique and I learned a ton, while making great friends. In addition, there isn't a single day on the mats where I don't feel challenged and that I improve and learn something new. 

Ian is a great guys and coach, with a deep level of insight in the sport. 

Highly recommended.
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D.P.

A bit far from me but that's not a knock on Ian or the school itself. He runs a tight ship and for a big man, moves and inverts like someone half his size. Really difficult grappler to deal with. I haven't taken formal classes here - only do open mats, but there are a ton of talented students. If you're in or near midtown, it's a prime school to go to. Aesthetically speaking, it's also the nicest gym in Toronto by far. I know that seems relatively unimportant but the lightning and the black mats (which are high quality) adds a ton of enjoyment to the rolling experience. A lifetime of rolling in gyms with cheap fluorescent lighting will do that to people.

One final thing about Ian - there are an uncomfortably high amount of people in BJJ who while skilled at BJJ are toxic people otherwise, Ian isn't one of them and neither are his students. You go to Toronto No Gi to grapple and hang out with some cool people.
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Michael Ahn

Clean studio space easily accessible via TTC. Great crowd of individuals. Beginner friendly. Also... ONE OF THE FEW PLACES THAT CATERS TO NO GI! Most schools I go to usually have a 50/50 split between go and no gi and even that is rare. Ample mat space and that minimalistic studio vibe make this a great place to train.

Ian's an amazing instructor. He could teach a rock how to leglock someone. His finishing mechanics and details are second to none. You know once you have something locked in under his tutelage, you're getting the submission.

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