No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu in Pleasanton — Tuesday and Thursday
We train no-gi on Tuesday and Thursday at Ground Rules Academy, 7034 Commerce Circle, Suite F, in Pleasanton. Fundamentals is at 6:05 PM. Advanced follows at 7:05 PM. Each class is 55 minutes.
Beginners are welcome in both classes. The 6:05 Fundamentals class is a natural place to start, and you may also join Advanced at 7:05. You don’t need a gi, and you don’t need experience. Look at the schedule, book a free one-day trial, and come see the room.
When we train no-gi
The live schedule is the source of truth. Right now the week looks like this: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are gi days; Tuesday and Thursday are no-gi. On those two evenings, Fundamentals meets at 6:05 PM and Advanced meets at 7:05 PM.
Saturday Open Mat, after judo, is gi or no-gi if you want extra mat time. That’s not the no-gi class itself — it’s just an open mat, and drop-ins are welcome. The full grid is on the schedule.
Fundamentals and Advanced
Fundamentals is the same on-ramp we use the rest of the week, just without the gi. There isn’t a separate beginner-only hour, so you join the class everyone else builds from: a warmup, drilling, live or situational reps, and sparring that matches your ability. The 6:05 PM class is a natural place to start if you’re new.
The 7:05 PM class on Tuesday and Thursday is Advanced. Beginners may join that hour too.
Our instructors teach why a technique works — leverage, base, where the weight actually is — so you’re not only memorizing steps. If you can’t remember the sequence, control the center of mass. More on what a first class feels like is on the beginner page.
What to wear
For no-gi, wear a rash guard or fitted shirt, plus shorts without pockets or hardware. Bare feet on the mat; shoes off before you step on. You do not need a gi for class or for the trial.
Arrive a few minutes early, find Suite F, and tell us you’re here for a trial. Questions first? Contact us or call/text 925-400-8805.
How to start
Book a free one-day trial and pick a Tuesday or Thursday class. Fundamentals at 6:05 PM is a natural place to start, and beginners may also join Advanced at 7:05. Membership options are on the pricing page. There isn’t a no-gi-only membership; no-gi is part of the regular week and is included in the unlimited membership, which covers all regular classes.
If you’re coming from Livermore, the Livermore page has directions and what a first class looks like. We also have women’s Fundamentals on Wednesday, judo on Saturday, and private lessons if those fit better.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are no-gi classes?
Tuesday and Thursday. Fundamentals is at 6:05 PM and Advanced is at 7:05 PM. Each class runs 55 minutes. The current week is always on the schedule.
I’m a beginner. Can I come to no-gi?
Yes. Beginners are welcome at both no-gi classes. The 6:05 PM Fundamentals class is a natural place to start, and you may also join Advanced at 7:05 PM. No experience is needed, and a gi is not required. The beginner page has more on the first night.
What should I wear?
A rash guard or fitted shirt, and shorts without pockets or hardware. Bare feet on the mat. You don’t need a gi.
What’s the difference between the 6:05 and 7:05 classes?
6:05 is Fundamentals — that’s the on-ramp, and a natural place to start if you’re new. 7:05 is Advanced. Beginners may join either class.
Is there a no-gi-only membership?
No. No-gi is part of the regular week and is included in the unlimited membership. Full options are on the pricing page.
How do I start?
Book a free one-day trial, or call/text 925-400-8805. Fundamentals at 6:05 PM is a natural place to start, and beginners may also join Advanced at 7:05.
See you on the mats.