NORTH BAY JIU JITSU ACADEMY
FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
NORTH BAY JIU JITSU ACADEMY IS A PLACE FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, WHERE TOP ATHLETES AND DEDICATED PRACTITIONERS COME TOGETHER TO PUSH LIMITS AND BREAK BARRIERS. FUELED BY AN UNWAVERING DRIVE FOR IMPROVEMENT, WE USE JIU JITSU AS A POWERFUL TOOL TO HELP INDIVIDUALS UNLOCK THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
THE PRACTICE OF JIU JITSU GIVES ITS PRACTITIONERS IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITIES TO EVOLVE THEIR CHARACTER. WHEN FACED WITH EITHER VICTORY OR DEFEAT, THEY WILL HAVE TO MAKE DECISIONS THAT FORM THE BASE OF WHO THEY ARE. THEY WILL LEARN TO CELEBRATE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS WHILE SHOWING HUMILITY AND RESPECT TO THEIR OPPONENTS AND TRAINING PARTNERS. THROUGH DEFEAT, THEY WILL LEARN HOW TO LEARN FROM THIER MISTAKES, EMBRACING THE NEVER-QUIT MENTALITY, DEVELOPING A RESILIENT SPIRIT THAT WILL EMPOWER THEM THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFE.
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ITS THROUGH THIS PROCESS, OF BUILDING UP WITH DAILY SMALL IMPROVEMENTS, THAT YOU BECOME A MARTIAL ARTIST ON AND OFF THE MAT.
ACADEMY PROGRAMS
KIDS PROGRAM
THE NORTH BAY JIU JITSU KIDS PROGRAM SHAPES FUTURE CHAMPIONS BY INSTILLING CORE VALUES LIKE CONFIDENCE, DISCIPLINE, AND RESPECT, USING JIU JITSU AS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
ADULTS PROGRAM
THE ADULTS PROGRAM PROVIDES CLASSES 6 DAYS A WEEK FOR BOTH BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS. THE STRUCTURE AND CURRICULUM OF EACH CLASS IS PLANNED OUT TO GIVE THE BEST LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO EVERY STUDENT
NO GI PROGRAM
THE NOGI PROGRAM ALLOWS STUDENTS TRAINING IN THE GI TO EXPAND THEIR TRAINING THROUGH NOGI JIU JITSU. THE LESSON PLAN FOCUSES SPECIFICALLY ON POSITIONS AND TECHNIQUES MORE COMMONLY FOUND IN NOGI.
INSTRUCTORS
Tryfon Stathopoulos
Chris Cashman
TRYFON IS THE OWNER AND HEAD INSTRUCTOR AT NORTH BAY JIU JITSU, RECEIVING HIS BLACK BELT IN 2013 FROM EDUARDO ROCHA. TRYFON OPENED NORTH BAY IN 2011 TO SHARE HIS PASSION FOR JIU JITSU WITH HIS COMMUNITY AND TO SPREAD THE HEALTHY AND REWARDING JIU JITSU LIFESTYLE. TRYFON HAS BEEN AN AVID COMPETITOR SINCE 2004 AND HAS SINCE WON SEVERAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT ALL BELT LEVELS.
A SKILLED FIGHTER AND EXCELLENT TEACHER, CHRIS HAS HELPED MANY TEAM MATES AND STUDENTS ACHEIVE SUCCESS THROUGH HIS COACHING AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL. HIS ATTITUDE AND WORK ETHIC ARE EXEMPLARY OF A JIU JITSU BLACK BELT. CHRIS RECEIVED HIS BLACK BELT IN 2021 MAKING HIM NBJJ'S FIRST BLACK BELT. CHRIS TEACHES NOGI ADULT CLASSE TUE/THU AT 6:15PM AND SATURDAYS AT 10AM.
Paulo Silva
Sonia Lastreto
Paulo has been training Jiu Jitsu at North Bay since 2012. Showing great promise as an athlete and a coach he was hired as an instructor in 2014 and has been teaching at NBJJ ever since.
In addition to his years of experience teaching, Paulo also has a degree in psychology which he puts to good use during kids' classes.
Paulo is a black belt, teaches classes to kids and adults, and is available for private lessons on weekday mornings and weekends.
Sonia began her journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2014, under Eduardo Rocha at Rocha Jiu Jitsu in Oakland until her relocation. Settling into North Bay Jiu Jitsu in September 2015, Sonia now holds the esteemed rank of a brown belt. Sonia is an experienced competitor in Jiu Jitsu, having competed and medaled in American Cup, U.S. Open, IBJJF World Master (2016 & 2022), and San Jose Open 2020. Beyond managing the academy, she passionately coaches the Saturday Women's Class and provides valuable assistance in the Youth Classes.
Sebastian Uhalde
Sebastian is a dedicated practitioner and an experienced competitor as well having won 4 gold medals at the JJWL Golden State Open. Holding the rank of brown belt, he is known throughout the gym for his tenacity on the mat and his good vibes off the mat. Sebastian assists in teaching the Kids program.
Dmytro Pakhan
Dmytro Pakhan is a seasoned amateur boxer with over 20 years experience, he also has a degree in physical education. He has coached countless boxers and mma fighters to victory through the years. When you are finally ready to get into fighting shape, both physically and mentally, Dmytro can help you get there(only if you listen;)
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Dmytro teaches an MMA fitness class Wednesday nights at 7:30pm.
Jacob Miller
Jacob Miller is a blue belt under Tryfon. Specializing in NOGI jiu jitsu, Jacob is an avid competitor and is extremely technical for the amount of time he has been training. For that reason he has been given his own NOGI class Mondays at 9am. Come and benefit from his unique and creative training methods.
VISITORS
WE LOVE COMPANY, PLEASE COME VISIT US. YOUR FIRST CLASS IS FREE AFTER THAT IT IS A $35 DROP IN FOR REGULAR CLASSES AND $25 FOR OPEN MAT. PLEASE CHECK OUR SCHEDULE FOR CLASS TIMES
