Fast, athletic grappling without the kimono, for kids and adults, guided by a three-time world champion right here in Oakdale.
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu in Oakdale is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu trained without the kimono. Instead of gripping fabric, you control your opponent's body with hooks, underhooks, and pressure, which makes no-gi faster, sweatier, and more athletic than the gi.
It is a favorite for anyone who loves a scramble, and it carries directly into MMA and real situations where there is no jacket to grab. Pair it with the gi and your game gets complete fast.
Rash Guard & Shorts
Control & Movement
Without grips to slow things down, no-gi rewards timing, movement, and a strong engine. It sharpens the athletic side of your game and translates straight into self-defense, where an attacker is rarely wearing a jacket to hold onto.
From our youngest grapplers to competitive adults, no-gi is open to everyone on the mats at Kioto.
Professor Milton Regis is a 6th-degree black belt and three-time world champion, and alongside Professor Melissa Regis he leads a room where every student, from first-timer to competitor, gets real coaching and rolls that push them.
You are learning no-gi from people who have competed and won at the highest level, in a family atmosphere that keeps you coming back.
Three-Time World Champion
The gi builds your technical base and patience. No-gi sharpens your speed and scrambles. Together they make a complete grappler, and you get access to both at Kioto.
Students who found their game on the mats at Kioto.
This is by far the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school on Long Island. A traditional school focused on developing technical skill through hard work and discipline, but always welcoming and warm.
The camaraderie at Kioto is like nothing I have experienced. Kioto is our home away from home and I consider all my training partners family.
My four children and I have studied here for 15 years. The instruction is high quality and the people are of the highest character.
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu trained without the kimono. Instead of gripping fabric, you control your opponent's body directly, which makes no-gi faster and more athletic than the gi.
A rash guard and grappling shorts, ideally without pockets or zippers. For your first class, comfortable athletic clothes are fine and we will point you in the right direction from there.
Yes. Beginners are welcome in our no-gi classes in Oakdale, and coaches keep the pace safe while you learn. Many students train no-gi and gi together from day one.
Either works. The gi builds a deep technical base, while no-gi builds speed and athleticism. The best plan for most students is to train both.
Yes. Our kids classes mix in no-gi, giving them a fun, active way to build coordination and control.
Grab a rash guard, step on the mat, and get moving. Fill out the form and we will get you set up.
