Tell us who's training and a coach will text you, usually the same day, to set up your first class.
Seven days of every class: jiu-jitsu, kids, kickboxing and Muay Thai
Loaner gis, so there's nothing to buy first
No experience or fitness level needed
“It's literally the best gym EVER. Such an amazing group of people who just want to help each other build and grow as you continue through your journey. A very down to Earth community, one that you want to be a part of.”
Emilly McKenzie
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu in Heath, OH
Thursday night grappling in a rash guard and shorts. Faster and more athletic than the gi, and free for veterans, active military and first responders through the Legion Project.
Free for veterans, active military and first responders
Jiu-jitsu without the jacket
Without a gi to grab, no-gi is about controlling the body: wrists, head position, underhooks and the space between you and your partner. Positions change faster, sweat makes everything slippery, and timing and posture start to matter more than grips.
It's the same jiu-jitsu you learn in the gi, trained a different way, and it carries straight over to wrestling, MMA and self-defense in everyday clothes. Plenty of students train both, and your free week lets you try each before you decide.
Thursday is also Delta's Legion Project class. Veterans, active-duty military, police, fire, EMS and other first responders, including park and resource officers, train free whether or not they're members.
How a class runs
Warm-up
Movement and wrestling-style drills to get your hips and hands ready.
Technique
One no-gi position or sequence taught in detail.
Drilling
Partner reps, building from cooperative to light resistance.
Live rounds
Rolling at a pace that matches your partner and your experience.
Veterans, active-duty, Guard and Reserve military, police, firefighters, EMS and other first responders, including park rangers and school resource officers. You don't need to be a Delta member; just bring proof of service, like a military, veteran or department ID.
Do I need gi experience before no-gi?
No. No-gi is a fine place to start, and the fundamentals are the same.
What's the main difference from gi jiu-jitsu?
You can't grip clothing, so you control arms, head and body instead. It's faster and a little more athletic; the gi rewards patience and grip strategy.
Can I do both gi and no-gi?
Yes. Most of the week is gi, and Thursday is no-gi. Training both makes you better at each.
