While the Gi vs No-Gi debate rages on in the BJJ community, at Ground Control, we believe both are necessary to develop as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. BJJ No Gi classes help our martial artists to master more Jiu-Jitsu skill for their arsenal. BJJ No Gi classes have a greater correlation to Mixed Martial Arts events and training as MMA competitors are not wearing clothing during a competition.
Many techniques that work for Gi-wearing opponents simply do not work when the Gi is removed, for example, the ever-popular lapel chokes. While your arsenal of techniques will be reduced in BJJ No Gi, your focus and experience using viable submission techniques will increase, as will your ability to use these techniques in real-world situations.