Located in the heart of Ocean Beach, OB Jiu-Jitsu Collective is more than just a martial arts academy — it’s a community built around growth, connection, and high-level training. We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes for both kids and adults in a welcoming environment where beginners and experienced practitioners alike can feel supported on their journey.

Our Jiu-Jitsu program is led by black belt Andres Cervantes, who brings over 16 years of experience training under world-renowned coach Michael Liera Jr. Alongside our core coaching team, we regularly host guest instructors from around the world, giving students exposure to a wide range of styles, techniques, and perspectives.

Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, competition, confidence, or simply finding a positive community, our classes are designed to help you grow both on and off the mats. At OB Jiu-Jitsu Collective, you’re not just joining a gym — you’re becoming part of a team that values respect, consistency, and supporting one another every step of the way.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and submission holds. Made famous by Royce Gracie in the early days of the UFC, BJJ emphasizes technique and leverage to control and submit opponents, regardless of size or strength. Submissions are achieved through joint locks or chokes, forcing an opponent to tap out or become incapacitated.

At OB Jiu-Jitsu Collective, we teach these techniques in a structured and supportive environment, helping students develop strong fundamentals and a deeper understanding of the art.

Gi Jiu Jitsu

Gi Jiu Jitsu is practiced wearing a traditional uniform made up of a jacket, pants, and belt. Training involves using the Gi for grips, control, submissions, and movement. Gi training is often more technical and methodical, with a wider variety of grip-based techniques and a more traditional ruleset.

NoGi Jiu Jitsu

NoGi Jiu Jitsu is practiced in rash guards and grappling shorts without the traditional Gi. Because there are no clothing grips, the pace is typically faster and more athletic. NoGi places a greater emphasis on wrestling, scrambles, and leg attacks.

Why Train Both?

Both styles build effective grappling skills and complement each other well. Many practitioners train both Gi and NoGi to become more well-rounded and develop a deeper understanding of Jiu Jitsu as a whole.

Martial arts training at OB Jiu-Jitsu Collective is designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners looking to build confidence, skill, and discipline in a supportive environment.

We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes for adults and kids in both gi and no-gi formats. Our programs focus on strong fundamentals, technical precision, real-world application, and long-term development both on and off the mats.

Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, competition, or personal growth, our classes provide a welcoming space to learn, improve, and become part of a strong community.

As a beginner, the most important thing is long term sustainability. While it is easy to tell yourself that you can commit to 2 hours a day, 6 days a week when you’re just starting out, it is much more difficult to make that a reality. Factors such as psychological and physical burnout play a large role in whether or not you continue with your training in the long term. For this reason, it is recommended that beginners start slower, to instill good training habits before they start to push their limits. Thus, a good schedule for a beginner would be roughly 1 class a day, 3-4 days a week, for the first 6-12 months.

What Equipment Do I Need for Jiu-Jitsu?

This depends on what type of Jiu Jitsu you will be practicing. 

For Gi Jiu Jitsu, you will need to train in a Gi. Our uniform policy for Gi Jiu Jitsu is an any color Gi and any color rash guard or athletic shirt worn underneath the Gi jacket. 

For No Gi Jiu Jitsu, members are expected to wear a rash guard, and athletic/grappling shorts.

What Equipment Do I Need for Muay Thai?

For your first few classes, all you need is comfortable athletic clothing and a good attitude. As you continue training, we recommend having your own gear for safety, hygiene, and performance.

Recommended Muay Thai equipment includes:

• Boxing gloves
• Hand wraps
• Shin guards
• Mouth guard
• Athletic shorts or Muay Thai shorts

Advanced students who participate in sparring may also need additional protective equipment depending on the class and training level.

If you’re new to training, our coaches can help guide you on what gear to purchase and what is best for your experience level.

We offer single class passes or full day passes that you can train Jiu-Jitsu or Muay Thai.

GI and NoGi UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

You can wear any Gi in any color. Gi must be clean and in good condition. Rash guard must be worn at all times under Gi top.

Fight shorts (no pockets or zippers) and a rash guard required.