SUBMISSION GRAPPLING

Connecticut Submission Grappling (CSG) is one of the only academies in Connecticut dedicated exclusively to No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu and live training. Located in Bridgeport, our academy exists for people who want something real, training that is tested under resistance, instruction that adapts to the athlete, and a community that grows together.

Most martial arts gyms split focus across multiple styles or rely on scripted drills that don’t translate under pressure. At CSG, we’ve built a different kind of environment. Every class is 100% live training, scaled to the skill level of the athletes in the room. Beginners develop confidence in controlled games, while experienced grapplers sharpen their skills in high-intensity rounds that mirror competition.

Our mission is simple: to make submission grappling accessible, authentic, and effective for anyone ready to step onto the mats.

OUR PHILOSOPHY: LIVE TRAINING FIRST

At CSG, we believe grappling should always reflect the reality of resistance. Techniques are only as good as their application, and the only way to build reliable skill is through live practice. That’s why every class is centered on sparring-based learning.

New students begin with structured games focused on specific positions, like guard or pin control. These scenarios are simplified so beginners can succeed while still experiencing the dynamics of live training. Advanced students take on longer rounds, standing engagements, and greater variability, which challenges endurance, adaptability, and strategy.

This approach ensures that every athlete, whether it’s their first class or their hundredth, is always learning something useful, applicable, and real.