Direct control
No-Gi removes jacket and trouser grips, so control relies more on body position, clinches, underhooks and frames.
NO-GI BJJ ZURICH
No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Zurich.
No-Gi BJJ applies Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without the traditional Gi. The current Zurich Dojo schedule at Forchstrasse 225 includes regular No-Gi classes, drills and sparring.
No-Gino jacket or trouser grips
All levelsregular classes
Drillstechnical repetition
Sparringcontrolled application
GRAPPLING WITHOUT THE GI
Timing, control and movement without cloth grips.
The core principles remain BJJ: position, control, transitions and submissions. Without a Gi, grip fighting changes and body position, underhooks, head position, frames and direct control become even more important.
Takedowns & transitions
No-Gi connects standing exchanges, takedowns and ground grappling directly and complements wrestling and MMA.
Technique before speed
No-Gi can look fast, but clean technical control matters more than rushing through positions.
Combine Gi and No-Gi
Many members train both formats. Adult BJJ memberships support regular training with and without the Gi.
CURRENT NO-GI SCHEDULE
No-Gi across the training week.
The sessions below are filtered directly from the current Zurich schedule, so changes to the central timetable are reflected automatically.
Mon
Kids Competition / DrillsNo-Gi · Competition team
Adults No-Gi BJJNo-Gi · All levels · 90 min
Tue
Adults No-Gi BJJNo-Gi · All levels
Adults Gi / No-Gi BJJ SparringGi / No-Gi · Sparring
Wed
Adults No-Gi BJJNo-Gi · All levels
Thu
Adults Gi / No-Gi BJJ DrillsGi / No-Gi · All levels · 90 min
Fri
Women Only No-Gi BJJNo-Gi · All levels
Adults No-Gi BJJNo-Gi · All levels
Kids BJJNo-Gi · Ages 3–6
Kids BJJNo-Gi · Ages 7–12
Adults No-Gi BJJ / MMA / Striking SparringNo-Gi / MMA / Striking · Sparring · 90 min
WHAT YOU TRAIN
No-Gi as a complete BJJ format.
Positional control
Pins, guard, passing and back control all remain central, with grip and control mechanics adapted for No-Gi.
Submissions
Chokes and joint locks are developed technically and practised under controlled conditions.
Drills
Repetition builds timing and decision-making before techniques are tested against increasing resistance.
Live training
Sparring is part of the learning process, not a competition requirement. Intensity should match experience and context.
COACHING
Coaches who make technique understandable.
The coaching team combines teaching experience, technical detail and practical mat experience.
Black Belt
Tiago De Paula
Founder · Head Coach
Black Belt
Luiz Finocchio
BJJ · MMA Coach
Black Belt
Pedro Ledermann
BJJ · Adults & Kids Coach
ADULT BJJ
No-Gi is included in the regular BJJ programme.
Current adult memberships are loaded directly from the central pricing data. Members who also want MMA and striking can choose All Access.
12 months
Adult BJJ – Ages 18+
CHF 1'680Unlimited Gi & No-Gi classes
12 months
Adult All Access – Ages 18+
CHF 1'950Unlimited BJJ, MMA and Striking
ZURICH DOJO
Forchstrasse 225, 8032 Zurich
The Zurich Dojo offers Gi, No-Gi, MMA, Kids and Women Only. For a first No-Gi session, request a trial and we will recommend a suitable class.
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FAQ
Common questions about No-Gi BJJ in Zurich.
01What is No-Gi BJJ?+
No-Gi is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without the traditional Gi. Training uses suitable sportswear and does not use jacket or trouser grips.
02Can I start directly with No-Gi?+
Yes. You do not have to train Gi first. Tell us in your trial request that you want to start with No-Gi so we can recommend a suitable class.
03Do I need a Gi?+
No. You do not need a Gi for No-Gi training. Clean, suitable sportswear and a water bottle are enough for a first trial.
04Do you offer adult No-Gi in Zurich?+
Yes. The current Zurich schedule includes several adult No-Gi sessions as well as drills and sparring.
05Is No-Gi the same as MMA?+
No. No-Gi is grappling without strikes. MMA combines grappling with striking and additional fighting ranges.
06Can I combine Gi and No-Gi?+
Yes. Many members train both formats. Regular adult BJJ memberships include Gi and No-Gi.
TIAGO DE PAULA BJJ · ZURICH
Want to try No-Gi BJJ in Zurich?
Send a trial-class request and mention that you want to train No-Gi. We will recommend a suitable session at the Zurich Dojo.
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