No-Gi Grappling

No-Gi grappling Vienna: coach demonstrating a technique to the group in a no-gi class, ZR TEAM VIENNA

No-Gi Grappling Vienna · 8 classes per week

No-Gi Grappling in Vienna:
Submission Grappling Without a Gi

With us, you can train No-Gi grappling in Vienna almost every day: rashguard and shorts instead of a kimono, takedowns, positional control and submissions without grabbing fabric. Faster and more dynamic than BJJ in the gi, with dedicated classes for beginners and for all levels.

Free trial class
BeginnersNo-Gi Fundamentals Tue 19:15 + Fri 19:15
All levelsTue, Thu, Sat mornings + Thu 18:00
GearRashguard & shorts
Getting startedFree trial class

What you learn in No-Gi grappling in Vienna

Grappling without a gi means no grips on sleeves or collar – instead, you control the body, neck and hips. Our classes build on each other, so there’s always a class that fits you.

  1. 01

    Stand-up and takedowns

    Wrestling grips, body locks, single and double legs: taking your partner down safely.

  2. 02

    Guard without a gi

    Butterfly, half guard and open guard: control with frames, hooks and body grips.

  3. 03

    Passing and pinning

    Passing the guard against slippery skin, holding side control and mount without your partner escaping.

  4. 04

    Back control

    Setting hooks, building the rear naked choke and keeping the back.

  5. 05

    Leg locks

    Heel hook, ankle lock and kneebar: learning leg locks safely, with a dedicated leg lock class on Wednesday.

  6. 06

    Sparring

    Positional sparring and free rolling, as dynamic as no-gi gets. Tapping out ends every situation.

No-Gi grappling Vienna: two athletes in rashguards hand fighting on their feet, ZR TEAM VIENNA No-Gi grappling Vienna: leg entanglement while sparring on the mat, ZR TEAM VIENNA
All no-gi classes at a glance

We run No-Gi grappling six days a week. Classes are split by level, so you always train with people at your stage.

No-gi schedule
ClassWhenAs of Oct 2026Who it’s for
No-Gi FundamentalsTue 19:15–20:30, Fri 19:15–20:15Beginners, white belts
No-Gi All LevelsTue 9:30, Thu 9:30, Thu 18:00, Sat 11:30All levels
Early Bird No-GiThu 7:00–8:15All levels, before work
Leglock No-GiWed 19:15–20:45All levels, focus on leg locks
6-Week Beginner CourseThu 19:30Complete beginners

All current times are in the schedule.

Who is No-Gi grappling for?
  • Beginners with no experience: in No-Gi Fundamentals or the 6-Week Beginner Course
  • BJJ athletes who want to train faster and more athletically without the gi
  • Wrestlers, judoka and MMA fighters who want to round out their ground game
  • Anyone who wants to learn realistic self-defense without punches or kicks
What a class looks like
  1. 1Warm-up & mobilityMovement drills and grappling-specific exercises to get going.
  2. 2TechniqueTwo or three techniques on the theme of the week, step by step with a partner.
  3. 3Specific sparringTesting the technique from the right position against resistance.
  4. 4Free rollingSparring with rotating partners, intensity based on level and how you feel that day.
What do I need for no-gi?
  • Rashguard or tight-fitting shirt
  • Shorts or spats without pockets, zippers or metal
  • Flip-flops for hygiene reasons
  • Towel
  • Bottle of water

Regular sportswear is fine for the trial class. You can get a starter pack with rashguard and shorts at the academy.

No-gi or BJJ in the gi: what’s the difference?

The principles are the same: leverage, timing, technique over strength. But without the gi there are no grips on fabric, so the pace is higher, there’s less friction, and wrestling, body mechanics and momentum play a bigger role. Lots of people train both, because gi and no-gi make each other better.

Price & getting started

from 103 €per month with an annual membership

  • Free trial class, regular sportswear is fine
  • Annual membership 103 €/month: all gi and no-gi classes, open mats, mat and strength area outside class times
  • 6-month membership 119 €/month, monthly pass 165 € for 4 weeks
  • 6-Week Beginner Course No-Gi: 179 € for 6 classes
Book a free trial class
No-Gi grappling Vienna: athlete lifting his partner out of the guard, ZR TEAM VIENNA

Never grappled before?

Then start with the 6-Week Beginner Course Grappling & No-Gi: every Thursday at 19:30, you can join any week, beginners only.

Would you rather start in a kimono? Then BJJ Fundamentals is your way in. All rates are on the prices page.

Tom Knöbl, coach for No-Gi grappling in Vienna, ZR TEAM VIENNA

Your no-gi coaches

Tom KnöblProf. Petar PecijaMauro Rodriguez

Tom Knöbl teaches No-Gi All Levels on Tuesday mornings. The beginner class No-Gi Fundamentals is taught by head coach Prof. Petar Pecija on Tuesday evenings and by Mauro Rodriguez on Fridays, and the 6-Week Beginner Course by Arturo Di Gianni. They all explain technique so it clicks, even with no prior experience.

Where to go from here?

No-gi isn’t the end of the road – it’s one of our three pillars:

Pillar 1 · Stand-up

Wrestling

Takedowns and grip combinations on your feet, Mondays at 19:15. The perfect complement to no-gi.

Go to Wrestling

Pillar 2 · In the kimono

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the Gi

More control, more grips, more tactics. Fundamentals for white belts, Advanced from blue belt.

Go to BJJ Fundamentals

Thinking about competing? The Competition Class gets you ready. All times are in the schedule.

About ZR TEAM VIENNA

ZR TEAM VIENNA is part of the ZR Team Association founded by Professor Zé Radiola, one of the largest BJJ networks in the world. The academy in Vienna’s Mariahilf district is led by Prof. Petar Pecija and has produced two Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champions: Bryan Thompson and Sascha Langer.

FAQ:
No-Gi grappling in Vienna

Do I need experience for No-Gi grappling?

No. To get started with No-Gi grappling in Vienna, there’s No-Gi Fundamentals and the 6-Week Beginner Course, both for beginners only.

What should I wear to the trial class?

A tight-fitting shirt and athletic shorts or pants without pockets or zippers, plus flip-flops, a towel and water. You can get a rashguard and shorts from us later.

When can I start?

Anytime. All no-gi classes run on an ongoing basis, and each class covers its own topic.

Is no-gi more dangerous than BJJ in the gi?

No. There are no punches or kicks, techniques are practiced in a controlled way and tapping out ends every situation immediately. You learn leg locks step by step in the dedicated leg lock class.

Can I train gi and no-gi at the same time?

Yes, and most people do. Your membership gives you access to all classes.

What’s the minimum age?

The no-gi classes are for adults. Teens aged 11 to 15 train no-gi on Fridays in the BJJ Teens class.

No-Gi Grappling Vienna:
training in Mariahilf

ZR TEAM VIENNA
Gumpendorfer Straße 56/2-3, 1060 Vienna

The academy is also easy to reach by public transport: the U3 station Neubaugasse is just a few minutes’ walk away.

+43 664 199 5800contact@zrteambjj.at

Get directions
Map: ZR TEAM VIENNA, Gumpendorfer Straße 56, 1060 Vienna – open in Google Maps

What our members say

Google review · 5 stars (translated from German)

„The class times suit me perfectly, since I can often only make it in the morning or afternoon – you can plan really flexibly here. The dojo is very well equipped, the mats are top-notch, and the training partners are friendly and diverse, from beginners to pros … If you want to train BJJ – gi or no-gi – you’re in great hands at ZR-Team Vienna.“
– Witege · see all 221 Google reviews

Start where you are.

The next no-gi class is never far away: eight classes a week. So book your free trial class for No-Gi grappling in Vienna now.

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