BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU IN NOVATO
Kids • Teens • Adults
Learn the art, Make it your own.
Study technique. Practice against resistance. Understand the principles. Adapt them to the situation.
HOW WE TRAIN
Learn
Technical instruction
Practice
Positional training
Test
Live training & competition
Refine
Questions, feedback, understanding
THE ACADEMY
Clean facility. Plenty of mat space. Kids, teens and adults . Beginners welcome
PROGRAMS
Structured Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for kids, focused on skill, confidence, and learning to train safely.
Practical Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for beginners and experienced students. Learn fundamentals, develop your game, and train at your own pace.
No-Gi grappling built around wrestling, control, submissions, and live training.
Harmony: Growing Up With Jiu Jitsu
Proudly serving Novato and Marin county since 2014
Over 2,300 students trained.
North Bay Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Novato serving kids, teens and adults from Novato and throughout Marin County, including San Rafael, Fairfax and Mill Valley. We offer Gi and No-Gi training for beginners and experienced students.
INSTRUCTORS
Tryfon Stathopoulos
• Founder/Owner
• 2x World Champion
• 25+ years experience
Founder and head instructor of North Bay Jiu Jitsu. Teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2005.
Chris Cashman
• Founding member
• Black belt instructor
• 15+ years experience
North Bay’s first homegrown black belt. Chris teaches Gi and No-Gi with an emphasis on detail and technical development.
Sonia Lastreto
• Brown belt instructor
• Academy administrator
• 8+ years experience
A longtime North Bay student and experienced competitor, Sonia coaches youth and women’s classes and helps run the academy.
Paulo Silva
• Black belt instructor
• Main kids instructor
• 10+ years experience
Paulo has trained at North Bay since 2012 and taught since 2014. He coaches kids and adults with a calm, structured approach.