Growth Mindset Collective - Jiu Jitsu
Growth Mindset Collective is a family-owned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Oakley, CA, serving Oakley, Brentwood, Antioch, and the rest of East Contra Costa. New to jiu jitsu? Our Adult Beginner Program teaches the fundamentals step by step, and no experience is needed. We also offer gi and no-gi classes, a women's-only class, judo, and Muay Thai, with morning and evening classes six days a week with private lessons being offered on Sundays. Coach Mark Miller is a black belt under five-time world champion Eduardo Rocha and has taught since 2009. Your first class is free. Kids' classes are available too.
Customer's reviews
Coach Mark's insight and passion for transmitting every aspect of the art of jiu jitsu is really unparalleled, and his skillset as a teacher is unbelievably well-rounded. Many times I've seen him, even over the course of one series of afternoon and evening classes, go from exhibiting infinite patience and encouragement with the youngest kids class, to offering firm guidance to the teens, to teaching self-defense techniques tailored to those with smaller frames, to demonstrating fundamentals techniques with the finest eye for the minutest detail, all the way to pushing the competition team beyond its limits and giving us all some of the hardest sparring rounds ever. I guarantee, whatever you're looking to get from your jiu jitsu journey, Coach Mark will be able to provide it!
~ Kenzodin J
My son has been training at Growth Mindset Collective for about 3 months now. He came from a more relaxed, non-competitive gym where he earned his gray belt, so we knew the transition might be challenging. He has been training for 3 years, although his technique wasn’t quite as developed as some of the other students at GMC when we started.
Coach Mark has done an excellent job meeting him where he’s at, giving him patient, detailed instruction while still challenging him to improve. My son is adjusting really well, and each week we can see his confidence and skill growing. The environment is supportive and focused, and we’re really happy to have found a place that pushes him to reach his potential.
Highly recommend Growth Mindset Collective for anyone looking for quality instruction and a positive atmosphere!
~ Keila N
My husband and I were thrilled to discover a Jiu-Jitsu gym opening just two minutes from our home! After checking out the grand opening, I immediately signed up my husband and two of our boys, and we haven't regretted it for a second. The pricing is affordable, and the coaching is phenomenal. It's truly the highlight of my boys' week.
I deeply appreciate the discipline, respect for others, and progression in the art of jiujitsu that they're learning through Growth Mindset Collective. Coach Mark and Sabrina have been incredibly friendly and welcoming to everyone who walks through their doors. We are so grateful to be a part of this gym and can't wait for me to join once I'm done having babies! 😆
Highly, highly recommend!
~ Jaqueline J
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Contact information
Phone
+1 925-325-4015
Address
2031 Main St.
Oakley
94561-1612
Sunday
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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