no-gi Brazilian
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Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in Perth, Western Australia

what is no-GI?

Gi means Kimono, which is the uniform you wear traditionally in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Therefore, No-Gi is without the uniform, referring to wearing shorts and rash guard. With, No-Gi, you are not allowed to grab the clothing. It’s a lot of fun as it’s a lot faster and more explosive than in the Gi. Even though the techniques are a lot narrower, it makes up for it with prevalent wrestling and leg submission skills.

There might be less options but, the advantage is there is less friction. This makes it more slippery, meaning it’s easier to escape pins and submissions than it is with Gi. This helps challenge you physically as you will have to rely more on speed, cardio, and strength. This in turn gives the No-Gi more excitement and even brings skill levels closer together.

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our philosophy on no-gi

We believe a complete BJJ player should train in both and as they really do complement each other. The Gi improves defense and No-Gi makes offense tighter. We prefer beginners to train in the Gi to build a strong base on the fundamentals. It slows everything down for novices which gives them time to think and adds a better understanding of the importance of strategy. Most importantly, because the Gi offers more control because of friction for beginners sparring/rolling other new White Belts makes acute injuries become less of a risk.

In short, we love all forms of Jiu-Jitsu and we don’t see an advantage in limiting yourself to just one form. Unless you’re a high level athlete competing professionally in grappling or mixed martial arts (which 99% of people are not) doing both you will have an abundance of training partners, class times, and coaches at your disposal. The best way to get good at Jiu-Jitsu is spending time on the mat, and the more training options you have, the more able you will be to train and train often.

Pros of No-GI

Build stronger offensive skills- because the lack of friction and grips forces you to develop better body positioning skills
Improved cardiovascular & conditioning – It’s more fast-paced
More use of leg locks – depending on rule sets this can develop a new set of weapons
Wrestling techniques – Its harder to pull guard so takedowns are mostly wrestling based

Pros of GI

Builds defensive skills- You will need to use more technique to escape submissions and pins as there is less sweat
Skills are more easily transferable to No-Gi
Builds more upper body strength from non-stop grabbing and pulling of fabric
Develop better problem solving & strategy – Because of friction, it is a slower pace, making the game more methodical which forces a more technical approach.

train both no-gi & gi to become a well rounded grappler.

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Why you should try brazilian jiu-jitsu

Benefits of Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu

A full body workout that builds a lean, strong body

Unleash new levels of confidence and self-esteem in all parts of life

Socialise, have fun and build life-long friendships

Protect yourself and your loved ones from physical attacks

Calm the mind, relieve stress and handle any challenge

Develop powerful discipline and endless motivation to reach your full potential

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About the Program

What to Expect In Our Adults’ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program?

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Beginner Friendly

Whether you’re in your early 20s looking for a new way to workout, in your 30s wanting to blow off steam after work, or getting back into fitness in your 40s or 50s, we’ve got a place on the mat for you. At Legion 13, you’re not just another membership number at a gym. You’re part of a team that pushes you to succeed.

Nervous about starting something new? Don’t be. Everyone in our academy was a beginner at some point. You’ll have the total support of every student and instructor from day one.

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For All Fitness Levels

Whether you haven’t worked out in a while (or ever!), go to the gym every now and then or have run a marathon, our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are made for all fitness levels.

No matter your starting point, simply tell us your long-term fitness goals and we’ll get you there. Because it’s our job to get you fitter. To push you towards life-changing health and fitness through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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A Safe Ego- Free Environment

There are no egos or UFC wannabes at Legion 13 Midland. Walk through our academy doors and you’ll be surrounded by supportive, positive students. And with our experienced instructors watching over every session, there’s never a risk of getting hurt.

We’ve spent years building our respectful culture and safe learning environment. And we’ll never compromise it by letting egos or negative attitudes into our academy.

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A Modern Way of Martial Art

Legion 13 teaches a modern style of martial arts for today’s world. Easy to follow and understand, there are no centuries’ old rituals, over-the-top etiquette or restrictive discipline that take all the fun out of learning new skills. Simply a relaxed, enjoyable, modern way of martial arts.

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