Adult No-Gi Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach | Establish Your Guard, Then Explode Up

Knocking your partner over isn't the finish. It's when the fight starts. In this Adult No-Gi class at Coastal Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach, we keep working guard and leg entanglements, with a focus on what you do right after the sweep.

If you want a workout that also keeps your mind busy, this class is a good example.

Inside this class

The coach explains starting no-gi at a base level after the gi class, and treating leg entanglements as a backup option, not your first choice. We work keeping an attack going after passing, pushing the partner out, and single leg X into X-guard. Rounds focus on establishing your guard, knocking your partner over, and exploding to the top, with hands or hips hitting the mat first.

Video timestamps

00:15 Starting no-gi at a base level
02:33 Leg entanglements as the backup plan
04:57 Keep the attack going
10:20 Push me out: creating distance
12:31 Pushed too far: an easy turn
17:58 Upgrading to the wrist
20:43 Single leg X to X-guard
25:11 Establish guard, knock them over, explode up
30:56 Scoring by coming to the back
35:12 Hands or hips to the mat first

Key technical concepts

Start simple. No-gi work begins at a base level before adding complexity.

The sweep is the start. After knocking your partner over, come up and keep the attack going.

Have a backup plan. Leg positions are an option when your first plan doesn't work.

Why this work matters

Rounds built around one clear goal help adults practice making quick decisions under pressure. Students learn to make a plan, notice what isn't working, and try another option, and the more experienced partner sets the pace so people at every level can train hard and keep coming back.

This video is also an honest look at a normal day of training here. Nobody is performing for the camera: you see the questions, the corrections, the missed attempts, and the small wins that add up over time. If you've wondered what a class actually feels like before you walk in, this is it. Come try one, ask questions, and see for yourself.

New to Jiu Jitsu?

You don't need any wrestling or Jiu Jitsu background to start. Beginners learn the basics first, drill at a controlled pace, and build up to live training with coaching along the way. Questions are always welcome, and partners look after each other so everyone can keep training.

Train with us

Coastal Jiu Jitsu is located in Miramar Beach, Florida, serving adults from Destin, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Freeport, Inlet Beach, and surrounding Northwest Florida communities. Drop-ins are welcome in any class, whether you live here or are visiting the area.

Looking for a challenge, a skill to work on, and good people to train with? Contact us with your questions or book your first class.

Website: https://www.coastaljiujitsu.us
Phone: 850-866-2861
Address: 10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Unit 403, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Book a class: https://book.squareup.com/appointments/uuwnvg15zeylf9/location/LB8NT9SDM4ESA/services

What do you do right after you sweep someone?