TRADITIONAL GRAPPLING & SELF-DEFENSE

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU GI

Master the art of ground control, leverage, and submission using the traditional kimono at 5 Boro FightHaus in Queens, NY.

Program Overview

Jiu-Jitsu is an ancient martial art initially created for self-defense and wartime close-quarters combat. At 5 Boro FightHaus (formerly American Killer Bees NYC), our Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program teaches practitioners how to use leverage, technique, and joint locks to neutralize larger, stronger opponents.

Technique & Uniform Control

With Gi training, practitioners utilize the traditional Jiu-Jitsu uniform (kimono) and belt to establish precise control grips, lapel chokes, sleeve locks, and guard variations. The added friction and fabric grips slow down the pace of sparring, placing a high emphasis on technique, tactical patience, and positional dominance.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi Training at 5 Boro FightHaus

Gi BJJ practitioners focusing on technique and lapel control

What You Will Learn in Gi Class:

  • Lapel & Collar Chokes: Utilizing the kimono fabric to execute precise, high-percentage chokeholds.
  • Grip Fighting & Control: Establishing dominance using sleeve, pant, and collar controls.
  • Guard Passing & Submissions: Sweeping opponents, breaking guard defenses, and applying armbars, triangles, and kimuras.
  • Self-Defense Foundations: Real-world distance management, clinching, and ground escape strategies.

Required Gear & Attire

Students are required to wear a clean BJJ Gi (Jiu-Jitsu uniform) with their corresponding rank belt, paired with a rashguard or athletic shirt underneath.

Looking for No-Gi Training?

We also offer dedicated fast-paced No-Gi Submission Grappling classes.