Adult No-Gi Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach | Berimbolo Without the Gi & First-Score Rounds

A good attack makes your partner choose between bad options. In this Adult No-Gi class at Coastal Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach, we work the berimbolo without the gi and practice creating back exposure, then run first-score rounds.

If you want a challenge that feels like solving a puzzle, this is a good example.

Inside this class

The coach shows that you can still hit the berimbolo in no-gi as long as you come over the top. The idea is giving back exposure: putting your partner in a spot where the wrong choice exposes the back. As they adjust, you adjust. Partners drill it with tight knees and pressure, then we run rounds to the first score. Near the end there's a short detail on stopping a knee bar by covering the knee.

Video timestamps

00:11 Berimbolo in no-gi
03:01 Creating back exposure
06:34 Pressure and tight knees
09:16 Using the mat to swing your partner around
12:02 First-score rounds
15:00 New pairings
21:15 Come up after the sweep
36:50 Covering the knee vs. the knee bar

Key technical concepts

Give them bad options. A good attack makes every choice your partner has a tough one.

Adjust as they adjust. When your partner reacts, you react too.

Race to the first score. Short rounds keep everyone focused on one goal.

Why this work matters

Problem-solving under pressure keeps training interesting and builds patience. 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

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