BJJ Training - Gi

BJJ Training – GI

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Gi in Miami Lakes

Training with the Gi is the traditional way of practicing Jiu-Jitsu. Classes with the Gi are taught at Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Miami Lakes every day Monday through Saturday. The Professors teaching Gi are directly studied under Masters Rilion Gracie and Ryan Gracie and are active competitors in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation and have achieved medals in the federation’s Major tournaments.

Students from Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu adult Gi program include:

  • Those who enjoy competition in the sport. On the mat you will meet students who are beginners to those who are World Champions in their Division.
  • Those interested in learning and practicing the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for their own fitness and wellbeing.
  • Those interested in learning how to defend themselves and control their opponent.
  • Police Officers and LEO.
  • First Responders.

Jiu-Jitsu Gi courses Level

Gi courses are taught for All Levels with Drilling, Instruction, Specific Sparring and Full Sparring settings incorporated into each class. Pro Training Gi classes are listed on the Schedule.

Class Schedule

Monday
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Thursday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Professor Wilson Sgai Demonstrating the Triangle Submission from the Mount Position.

How to Choose the Academy 

At Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Miami Lakes we always offer one free week trial for our classes- this way it welcomes any person who would like to see what our school is like and the way we teach the classes. 

How to tell if the Academy is right for you?

When choosing an academy to train at, it is important to feel that this is the right place for you. How can you tell? Listen to your gut instinct. After trying out the academy, your instincts should give you a sense if this academy is the right place for you to train at. The environment and the culture of the school will be apparent to you during this initial trial period.    As for the physical expectations- give this time to develop, as one needs to practice Jiu-Jitsu with frequency to attain the physical endurance and fitness needed to train regularly.   

Training with the Gi

For those who have never trained with a Gi before, getting used to this heavy garment may be a process unto itself. The Gi (or Kimono) weighs between 3.5lbs to 5lbs. The lighter variants used to be called "Summer" Gi and they do have the advantage of being easier to train and move around in, but their disadvantage is that they are easier to grab and manipulate.    The lighter Gi also helps a competitor make weight at a tournament if their weight is close to being at the top of their weight class. These days, the "Pearl Weave" is an intermediate between the Summer or Single Weave and the heavier Double Weave.    The Pearl Weave is very popular and is probably the most common weave found on the mats. It allows for a good range of movement and flexibility while retaining enough structure and stiffness to still make it difficult to grip.    The "Double Weave" Gi is the more traditional heavy Kimono. Its heavyweight weave does make the fabric more difficult to grab and the thickly reinforced lapels of the Double Weave are also difficult to grab and twist, which makes it difficult to apply strangulations and chokes on practitioners who wear the double weave Gi.

What if I don't have a Gi?

If one does not own a Gi it is still possible to attend the Gi class in regular athletic wear to sample the class. At the time of signing up a Gi for purchase is available.

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