No-Gi Jiu Jitsu in Oakley, CA
FAST. ATHLETIC. SUBMISSION focused.
Wrestling-based takedowns, submission grappling, and modern guard work. Learn No-Gi Jiu Jitsu in a structured, beginner-friendly environment under Coach Mark Miller.
WHY TRAIN NO-GI?
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu removes the traditional uniform and places greater emphasis on movement, wrestling, athleticism, and positional control.
Without the gi, exchanges happen faster. There are fewer grips to slow the action down, forcing athletes to rely on timing, balance, pressure, and technique.
Many students are drawn to No-Gi because it develops skills that transfer directly to self-defense situations, wrestling, mixed martial arts, and modern grappling competitions.
Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, competition, or simply learning something new, No-Gi offers a challenging and rewarding training experience.
WHAT YOU TRAIN IN NO-GI
Wrestling & Takedowns
Learn how to close the distance, control the clinch, finish takedowns, and determine where the fight takes place. Students develop skills drawn from wrestling, judo, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Guard Passing
Learn how to safely navigate and pass an opponent's guard while maintaining balance, pressure, and positional control.
Guard Play
Develop offensive and defensive guard systems including butterfly guard, half guard, open guard, and modern No-Gi positions that allow you to attack, sweep, and control larger opponents.
Positional Control
Learn how to establish dominant positions such as side control, mount, knee-on-belly, and back control while preventing your opponent from escaping.
Submission Grappling
Master high-percentage submissions including rear naked chokes, guillotines, arm locks, triangles, leg locks, and other proven finishing techniques.
Escapes & Defense
Develop the ability to remain calm under pressure, survive bad positions, escape control, and return to a dominant position.
WHO NO-GI IS FOR
No-Gi is open to all levels. Whether you've never grappled before or you compete regularly, the program meets you where you are.
BEGINNERS & NEW GRAPPLERS
You do not need any prior experience to start.
Many students begin No-Gi with no background in wrestling, martial arts, or grappling. Our instructors break down techniques step-by-step so new students can learn safely and confidently.
Gi Jiu Jitsu Students
Many students train both Gi and No-Gi. Training No-Gi improves movement, timing, wrestling, scrambling ability, and submission awareness while exposing areas that may be hidden by gi grips.
Competitors
No-Gi competition continues to grow rapidly. Students interested in competing gain valuable experience through live training, wrestling integration, positional sparring, and competition-focused rounds.
Adults Looking For A Challenge
No-Gi provides an incredible full-body workout while developing confidence, discipline, problem-solving skills, and self-defense ability.
START TRAINING TODAY
Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, competition, or simply learning a new skill, Growth Mindset Collective's No-Gi program provides authentic training in a welcoming and supportive environment.
First class is free. No experience required.