ADVANCED GI
Detailed gi systems and hard, honest rounds for grapplers ready to refine a complete game.
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Blue belt & up
Advanced Gi At Tampa Jiu Jitsu Academy
Advanced Gi is where solid Jiu Jitsu turns into dangerous Jiu Jitsu. If you already have the fundamentals down and you're hungry for detail, live problem-solving, and rounds that push back, this is your class.
The jacket and belt turn gi Jiu Jitsu into a game of grips, angles, and traps. Those extra handles make the gi a laboratory for technique, and Advanced Gi leans directly into that complexity — chains of attacks, layered systems, and the small mechanical details that separate a move that works in drilling from one that survives a resisting opponent.
Who This Class Is For
- Colored belts and advanced white belts ready for a faster pace
- Competitors preparing for gi tournaments
- Experienced grapplers looking to close gaps and build a complete system
- Visiting students and transfers from other academies — drop-ins are welcome, try a free class
What You'll Sharpen
- Grip fighting — winning the exchange before the position even begins
- Guard systems that chain attacks together instead of isolated techniques
- Pressure passing and the counters to modern guard styles
- Back attacks, collar chokes, and other high-percentage gi finishes
- Round strategy — pacing, positional priorities, and finishing while fatigued
How The Program Works
Advanced classes move quickly. Warm-ups are sharper, technique is more detailed, and rounds run longer against more resistance. Expect focused instruction on one theme, drilling that pressure-tests it, and several live rounds where you actually apply it against partners who make you earn every position.
The room is competitive without being reckless. We train hard and take care of each other — controlled intensity and clean technique are non-negotiable. That balance is how real progress happens without collecting unnecessary injuries along the way.
Whether your goal is a podium finish or just becoming a genuinely dangerous grappler, this class hands you the mat time and the caliber of partners to get there.
Why Train Advanced Gi Here
You get high-level instruction and a room of motivated, skilled partners — the two hardest things to find together in one place.
Our competition team trains alongside this class, keeping the standard high and the feedback honest. If you want to test yourself, the door is open.
Class Times
Advanced Gi rounds are woven through our weekly Adults Gi classes; see the schedule for current times and pair it with Open Mat for extra reps.
View Full ScheduleTry Advanced Gi — First Class Free
One free class at Tampa Jiu Jitsu Academy. No contract, no pressure, no sales pitch on the mat — just tell us a bit about yourself and we'll get you booked into the right class.
- A free, no-obligation trial class in the program that fits you
- Loaner gi available — just show up in comfortable clothes
- Beginner-friendly coaching from day one, no exceptions
- No contracts. Month-to-month, cancel anytime.
You're On The Mat List!
Thanks — we got your request and we'll reach out within one business day to lock in your free class. Can't wait? Call us at (813) 819-6652.
Advanced Gi FAQ
Blue belt and up, plus advanced white belts with a solid base who want a faster pace. Unsure? Try a class and a coach will place you correctly.
Absolutely. Visiting and transferring students are welcome — your first class is free. Bring your gi and come roll.
It sharpens competition skills, but you don't have to compete. Many members train Advanced Gi purely to keep leveling up their game.
Challenging but controlled. We train with intensity and with care — technique and safety come first, always.
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Come see the room, meet a coach, and roll once before you decide anything. Book online or call the academy directly — we can usually get you on the mats this week.
(813) 819-6652