Adult No-Gi BJJ · No-Gi Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu · Adults · Monroe, GA
No-Gi Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu for adults
Voted Walton County's best martial arts every year since 2018.
Fast-paced grappling in a rashguard and shorts. A real workout you'll look forward to, with practical self-defense built in, and a great way to clear your head after work.
Adult No-Gi BJJ
Start your 2-week trial
- Grapple in a rashguard and shorts
- Fast-paced, built on body control and positioning
- Coaches walk new students through each technique step by step
Two weeks of unlimited classes plus a FREE rashguard.
Questions? Call 706‑352‑1195
Sound familiar?
If any of these sound like you, No-Gi is worth a try.
- Want to grapple in a rashguard and shorts instead of a gi?
- Want a fast-paced workout that keeps you thinking?
- Coming from wrestling or another sport and want a new challenge?
- Want self-defense that works without grabbing clothes?
Adult No-Gi BJJ was made for you. Coaches walk new students through each technique step by step.
Two weeks of unlimited classes plus a FREE rashguard. No obligation to continue.
What you get from Adult No-Gi BJJ
A real workout you'll look forward to
Fast-paced rounds built on body control and positioning keep you moving and thinking the whole class.
Practical self-defense through technique and leverage
Learn escapes and control without gi grips, drilled with a partner until they feel natural.
A reset after a long day
Every round asks you to stay calm and keep problem-solving, so there's no room to think about work.
Optional competition
Some of our students compete in BJJ, and it's always optional. It's there if you want a goal to train for.
Two weeks of unlimited classes plus a FREE rashguard. No obligation to continue.
What a class looks like
Every new student starts the same way.
- Step 1 · 45 min
Beginner Fundamentals
Technique and drilling only, with no live rolling. Coaches teach each move step by step, and you drill it with a partner.
- Step 2
Earn your first stripe
We recommend staying in Fundamentals until you earn your first stripe. Then you are ready to step up.
- Step 3
Add controlled rolling
After your first stripe, you move up to longer classes that add controlled rolling. Our competition class is 1 hour 15 minutes, and competing is always optional.
Beginner Fundamentals is labeled on the schedule. See current class times.
Why adults start No-Gi
The same three habits guide every class, at every age.
All built on Focus, Respect and Discipline.
Your first two weeks
Here is what happens after you book your $47 trial.
A friendly welcome
Arrive about 10 minutes early. Our front desk team will greet you and get you set up.
Your FREE rashguard
Your FREE rashguard is handed to you at the front desk on day one.
Your first day
You get your FREE Rashguard and a photo with your instructor to welcome you to the team.
Your pace
Coaches adjust drills for your fitness level. Tell your coach about any injuries before class.
Train as often as you like
Come to every class on your schedule for two full weeks. There's no obligation to continue. If it's a good fit, we'll go over membership options with you in person.
Two weeks of unlimited classes plus a FREE rashguard. No obligation to continue.
What our students and families say
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"I signed my daughter up after a women's self defense seminar. She is enjoying the 'chill' atmosphere and patient instruction of Professor Hendrickson in the BJJ Fundamentals class. It has already increased her confidence and self-awareness."
"Motivate is like a 2nd home to me … motivate has taught me so much discipline, respect and focus and how to become better … I love all of the instructors"
"I have made so many new friends, and I really like the instructors! They will help you with anything you need help with!"
Voted Walton County's best martial arts every year since 2018.
Two weeks of unlimited classes plus a FREE rashguard. No obligation to continue.
What to expect at your first class
768 W Spring St, Monroe. See current class times.
Arrive about 10 minutes early
Our front desk team will greet you and get you set up.
What to wear
Athletic shorts with no pockets or zippers. Your FREE rashguard comes with the trial.
Bring a water bottle
You will work hard and have fun. Classes are active, so stay hydrated.
Train at your own pace
Coaches start you with the basics and adjust for your fitness level. Tell your coach about any injuries before class.
Meet your coach
Head BJJ Coach Todd Hendrickson
4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu and 3rd Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo.
Coach Hendrickson teaches BJJ Fundamentals, where new students learn each technique step by step.
Beginner questions
Still have a question? Call or text 706‑352‑1195.
Do I need experience?
No. Start in Beginner Fundamentals, where coaches walk new students through each technique step by step.
Do I have to spar right away?
No. Beginner Fundamentals is all technique and drilling, with no live rolling. We recommend staying in Fundamentals until you earn your first stripe.
What do I wear?
Your FREE rashguard comes with the trial. Wear athletic shorts or leggings with no pockets or zippers, and bring water.
Gi or No-Gi? Should I train both?
Gi classes train in the traditional uniform, with collar and sleeve grips. No-Gi trains in a rashguard and shorts, with no gi grips and more focus on body control. Belt promotions happen in the gi, so No-Gi does not earn belts. Many students train both, and your two-week trial lets you try both. See Adult BJJ (FREE uniform) and Adult No-Gi BJJ (FREE rashguard).
Do No-Gi students earn belts?
No. Belt promotions happen in the gi. No-Gi is great training on its own or alongside gi classes, and you can add gi classes any time.
Can I start after 40?
Yes. Go at your own pace, and tell your coach about any injuries so they can adjust drills for you.
Can I try both TaeKwonDo and BJJ?
Yes. Your two-week trial lets you try both TaeKwonDo and BJJ classes. Ask us which classes fit your age.
What happens after two weeks?
There's no obligation to continue. If it's a good fit, we'll go over membership options with you in person.
A MOTIVATE PROGRAM
Need an After School Program or Summer Camp?
Motivate Academy offers FREE pickup from five Monroe schools, martial arts and Quiet Study & Reading Time, in the same building. Visit monroeafterschool.com
Ready for your first class?
Two weeks of unlimited classes plus a FREE rashguard, for $47. Questions? Call 706‑352‑1195.
Start your 2-week trial, $47