Gi training is the traditional form of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu where you wear the kimono (Gi) and use grips to control, sweep, and submit with precision. Our Adult Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Decatur are designed for all levels, allowing beginners to learn confidently while experienced students refine grips, control, and technical fundamentals.
SuperFly BJJ is primarily a No-Gi focused academy, and our Gi classes are designed to sharpen fundamentals, improve control, and slow the pace in a way that builds cleaner, more technical Jiu-Jitsu.
If you are looking for Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Decatur, Kirkwood, Oakhurst, Avondale Estates, or the greater Atlanta area, this class provides a structured and supportive environment for adults of all experience levels.
Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is grappling practiced in the traditional uniform (Gi), which allows students to use grips on the sleeves, collar, and pants to control movement, position, as well as to apply submissions.
Compared to faster-paced No-Gi training, Gi emphasizes:
This slower, more technical pace makes Gi training an excellent complement to No-Gi and overall grappling development.
While our academy focuses primarily on No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gi training plays a valuable role in long-term skill development.
No-Gi training typically emphasizes:
Gi training emphasizes:
Many students in Decatur and the Atlanta area train both because Gi training often improves overall technique that directly carries over into No-Gi performance.
Our Adult Gi classes are structured so that students at different experience levels can train together safely and productively.
In each class:
If you are completely new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we typically recommend starting with a structured beginner pathway.
You can explore our Adult Beginner BJJ / Intro to Jiu-Jitsu (101) program here.
This helps new students build confidence and understand core positions before training in mixed-level classes.
Gi training teaches students how to control posture, manage distance, and slow down exchanges through effective grip use.
Students learn closed guard, open guard concepts, sweeps, and retention skills that translate directly into both Gi and No-Gi training.
We emphasize strong fundamentals like side control, mount control, and clean transitions between dominant positions.
Submissions are taught with control and safety as the priority, focusing on proper mechanics rather than speed or force.
Even for students who mainly train No-Gi, Gi training acts as a technical “skills lab” that sharpens overall Jiu-Jitsu.
Benefits include:
Many students notice that their No-Gi performance improves after consistently adding Gi training to their schedule.
SuperFly BJJ follows a structured progression so adults can improve safely and consistently.
A common training path for students in Decatur and the surrounding Atlanta area looks like:
You can view our Adult BJJ Fundamentals classes here.
And our Intermediate & Advanced No-Gi classes here.
This structure allows students to progress at a comfortable pace while building long-term skill and confidence.
Our Adult Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Decatur are ideal for:
We regularly work with students from Decatur, Kirkwood, Oakhurst, Avondale Estates, and nearby Atlanta neighborhoods who want high-quality coaching in a supportive environment.
Students should wear:
If you do not own a Gi yet, we offer clean loaner Gis so new students can try a class before purchasing their own gear.
If you are looking for Adult Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Decatur, our all-levels Gi program provides a structured, safe, and technical training environment focused on long-term progress.
Students who train locally in Decatur and the greater Atlanta area often choose Gi training to improve fundamentals, control, and overall grappling skill while complementing their No-Gi development.
You can view our full schedule here.
Or explore all of our adult and kids programs here.
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