Elevate Your Fitness with No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Alton and Wood River
Whether your goal is self-improvement, fitness, weight loss, competition, or self-defense, Yi's Martial Arts Fitness Academy in Alton has you covered. Our No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) program focuses on every element of modern grappling, helping students ages 10 and up build strength, speed, agility, and total-body fitness while mastering the techniques of throws, ground grappling, and submissions.
At Yi’s, we work with all experience levels, from beginners learning the fundamentals to advanced students perfecting high-level techniques.
Master Every Element of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Our No-Gi BJJ program offers both Beginner and Advanced classes, ensuring that everyone—from novices to seasoned grapplers—can train at the appropriate pace. You’ll practice alongside students of similar skill levels, pushing each other to improve every session.
You’ll focus on mastering:
| 🤼♂️ Throws and Takedowns |
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| Master the art of controlling the match from the start with effective throws and takedowns. These techniques help you dominate both in self-defense and sport competition. |
| 🛡️ Ground Grappling Strategies |
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| Learn how to control opponents on the mat using leverage, positioning, and movement strategies that make you a more versatile and effective grappler. |
| 🪢 Submission Techniques |
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| Master joint locks, chokes, and other submission techniques safely and effectively, gaining confidence and skill in both competition and self-defense scenarios. |
| 💥 Total-Body Fitness |
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| Enjoy heart-pumping workouts that build functional strength, endurance, flexibility, and agility—all while burning calories, toning muscle, and improving overall fitness. |
Unlike many fighting systems, BJJ allows smaller practitioners to overcome size and strength differences with leverage and technique, making it effective for real-world self-defense and competitive scenarios.
Total-Body Fitness Meets Martial Arts
No-Gi BJJ isn’t just about fighting—it’s a full-body workout. Each class challenges your strength, flexibility, endurance, and explosive power, giving you functional fitness that translates into better performance both on the mat and in everyday life.
With consistent training, you’ll experience:
- Fat burning and lean muscle development
- Improved total-body speed and power
- Sustainable weight loss and better cardiovascular health
- Enhanced flexibility, balance, and agility
- Boosted confidence and mental focus
Our BJJ classes combine heart-pumping workouts with technical skill-building, so every session leaves you stronger, fitter, and more capable than when you started.
Join Yi’s No-Gi BJJ Program Today
Our No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Wood River are perfect for adults of all skills and abilities. With expert instruction, a supportive training environment, and a focus on both technique and fitness, you’ll improve every day while enjoying an engaging, challenging workout.
Don’t wait to get started—fill out the short form today to learn more or reserve your first class!
