Athleticism
Without fabric to hold, you rely on body position, timing and movement. No-Gi builds strong hips, balance, and the conditioning to keep moving through a whole round.
Kids · Youth · Adults · Tuesdays · Indio, CA
NO-GI JIU-JITSU.
FAST. MODERN. TUESDAYS.
Flow Academy Indio teaches No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (grappling in a rash guard and shorts instead of the traditional gi) every Tuesday at 42425 Jackson Street, Suite C112, in Indio, CA. Adults 15 and up train No-Gi at 7:00 PM, youth ages 10–14 at 6:00 PM, and kids ages 7–9 at 5:00 PM. Beginners are welcome, and the first class is free.
TuesdaysKids 5 · Youth 6 · Adults 7 PM
Black-Belt CoachingAguirre · Ishikawa · Miller
Since 2007In the Coachella Valley
- WhenTuesdays · 5, 6 & 7 PM
- WhoKids 7–9 · Youth 10–14 · Adults 15+
- LevelBeginners welcome
- WearRash guard & shorts (workout clothes to start)
- Where42425 Jackson St, Suite C112, Indio
SAME ART.
NO GI.
No-Gi is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without the traditional uniform. Instead of gripping a collar and sleeves, you control your partner with underhooks, overhooks, wrist control, head-and-arm control and body position. The principles are the same (position before submission, leverage over strength) but the pace is faster and the game looks a lot more like wrestling.
At Flow Academy Indio, Tuesday is No-Gi night for every age group, and Thursday is Gi night on the same schedule, so most members train both. Adult No-Gi is led by Professor Albert Aguirre, and Coach Adrian leads Kids & Youth No-Gi.
Want the Gi too?
Thursday Gi at the same times (kids 5, youth 6, adults 7 PM), plus adult morning Gi Wed–Fri at 5:00 AM.
Why train No-Gi
WHY TRAIN
NO-GI.
No-Gi is where Jiu-Jitsu meets wrestling. It rewards athleticism and movement, it builds a strong base for MMA, and it makes your whole game sharper, with or without the gi.
Wrestling crossover
Underhooks, front headlocks, sprawls and snap-downs come straight from wrestling. Former wrestlers feel at home quickly, and grapplers who never wrestled pick up the skills they’ve been missing.
Grip and hand-fighting
Instead of collar-and-sleeve grips, you learn wrist control, two-on-one and hand-fighting: control that works when the other person is in everyday clothes.
Scrambles and takedowns
With less friction, positions change fast. No-Gi teaches you to win the scramble, finish the takedown, and come up on top.
A base for MMA
No-Gi grappling is the ground game of mixed martial arts. Flow Academy Indio runs Adult MMA on Fridays at 6:30 PM and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Tuesday No-Gi is direct grappling preparation for it.
A faster pace
Rounds move quicker, so you learn to think and react under pressure. It’s a great conditioning night, and it keeps training fresh.
It carries over to the Gi
What you learn about position, pressure and movement in No-Gi makes your Gi game better, and the reverse is true too. That’s why the adult membership covers both.
Self-defense in everyday clothes
No-Gi trains control and escapes when there’s no jacket to grab, which is closer to what people actually wear day to day.
For kids and youth, too
Tuesday No-Gi gives kids and youth the athletic, wrestling-style side of the art, while Thursday Gi builds the technical side. Training both builds a more complete grappler.
WHAT A NO-GI CLASS
LOOKS LIKE.
No-Gi follows the same structure as every Flow class, with more of the work starting from the feet and from fast-moving positions.
- Warm-up
Grappling movement
Shrimping, bridging, rolls, sprawls and partner drills get you loose and build the movement No-Gi depends on.
- Technique
The technique of the day
The coach shows a takedown, pass, escape or submission, explains why it works without grips on the gi, and breaks it into steps.
- Drilling
Partner reps
Partners take turns repeating the technique cooperatively while coaches walk the mat and fix details like hand position and head position.
- Live
Positional and live rounds
Rounds from a specific position with a goal, then live rounds matched by size and experience. Beginners ease in, and a tap always ends the round.
- Cool-down
Line up and wrap up
Stretch, line up and shake hands. Ask your coach what to drill before next Tuesday.
Kids No-Gi on a Tuesday at Flow Academy Indio: rash guards, shorts, bare feet and a lot of scrambling.
WHO COACHES
NO-GI.
Adult No-Gi is led by Professor Albert Aguirre. Professor Ron Ishikawa teaches Adult Gi and No-Gi, Professor Carlos Miller teaches Gi and No-Gi, and Coach Adrian leads Kids & Youth No-Gi.
Professor Albert Aguirre
2nd-Degree Black Belt · Indio Born & Raised
Leads Adult No-Gi and the 5:00 AM Morning Gi classes.
Professor Ron Ishikawa
2nd-Degree Black Belt · Judo Black Belt
Teaches Adult Gi and No-Gi. Also holds a black belt in Judo.
Professor Carlos Miller
Owner & Head Instructor · 4th-Degree Black Belt
29+ years on the mats (lineage: Rickson Gracie → Aloisio Silva). Teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gi & No-Gi.
Coach Adrian
Muay Thai Coach
Teaches Muay Thai and leads Kids & Youth No-Gi on Tuesdays.
Honest answers
BEFORE YOUR
FIRST TUESDAY.
I’ve never grappled. Should I start with the Gi?
You don’t have to.
You can start with either. No-Gi is a great entry point, especially if you have a wrestling or athletic background. Most members end up training both.
I wrestled in high school.
You’ll feel at home.
Your takedowns, top pressure and scrambling carry right over. What you’ll add is guard work, submissions, and how to stay safe and calm on your back.
Is No-Gi rougher than the Gi?
No. Same rules, same standard.
The pace is faster, but the rules don’t change: technique first, partners matched by experience, and a tap ends the round, every time.
Do I have to do MMA?
No.
No-Gi is pure grappling, with no punches or kicks. If you want striking later, Muay Thai and Adult MMA are on the schedule.
What if I only want No-Gi?
That’s fine.
Plenty of adults start on Tuesday nights only. Your adult membership covers Gi, No-Gi, or both, so you can add Thursday Gi whenever you’re ready.
Is it okay for teens?
Yes, by age group.
Ages 10–14 train Youth No-Gi at 6:00 PM. Students 15 and older can train Adult No-Gi at 7:00 PM.
Still wondering about something? Text us at (951) 337-3781 and a real coach will answer.
SCHEDULE & PRICING.
Adult Jiu-Jitsu
Ages 15+ · Gi, No-Gi, or both
- $175/mo — 12-month agreement
- $195/mo — 6-month agreement
- $225/mo — month-to-month
- Uniforms not included
Kids & Youth Jiu-Jitsu
Ages 7–14 · Tue No-Gi · Thu Gi
- $165/mo — 12-month agreement
- $185/mo — 6-month agreement
- $200/mo — month-to-month
- Uniforms not included
No-Gi is part of the regular Jiu-Jitsu memberships, not a separate add-on. Your first class is free. Want striking too? Ask about the MMA Combo memberships.
NO-GI QUESTIONS,
ANSWERED.
What is No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?
No-Gi is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu trained without the traditional gi uniform, usually in a rash guard and shorts. Instead of gripping the collar and sleeves, you control your partner with underhooks, overhooks, wrist control and body position.
When are No-Gi classes at Flow Academy Indio?
Every Tuesday: Kids Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi (ages 7–9) at 5:00 PM, Youth Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi (ages 10–14) at 6:00 PM, and Adult No-Gi BJJ (ages 15+) at 7:00 PM, at 42425 Jackson Street, Suite C112, Indio, CA.
Is No-Gi good for beginners?
Yes. No experience is needed. Coaches teach the fundamentals step by step and match rounds to your size and experience.
Is No-Gi included in my membership?
Yes. The Adult Jiu-Jitsu membership covers Gi, No-Gi, or both, and the Kids & Youth Jiu-Jitsu membership covers Tuesday No-Gi and Thursday Gi.
What should I wear to No-Gi?
For your first class, comfortable workout clothes without zippers or pockets. After that, a rash guard and athletic shorts. Everyone trains barefoot on the mat. Bring a water bottle.
Does No-Gi help with MMA?
Yes. No-Gi grappling is the ground game of mixed martial arts. Flow Academy Indio also runs Adult MMA on Fridays at 6:30 PM and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, included in the Adult MMA Combo membership.
How much does No-Gi cost?
Adult Jiu-Jitsu (Gi, No-Gi, or both) is $175/mo on a 12-month agreement, $195/mo on a 6-month agreement, or $225/mo month-to-month. Kids & Youth Jiu-Jitsu is $165, $185 or $200 per month. Uniforms are not included, and the first class is free.
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YOUR FIRST TUESDAY
IS FREE.
Kids at 5:00 PM, youth at 6:00 PM, adults at 7:00 PM. Wear comfortable workout clothes and just show up.