"Excellent place to train whether you're an adult, teenager, or child. Exceptional instruction and a safe environment where everyone can grow mentally and physically strong."
About the Academy
Built on Lineage.
Sharpened on the Mat.
We're not a belt factory. We're Modesto's only NoGi-specialty academy — led by a black belt who trained under one of the sharpest minds in modern Jiu-Jitsu.
Owner / Head Instructor
Mike Cruz
Mike has spent the last nine years chasing the details of Jiu-Jitsu at the highest level. A black belt under Alejandro Perez and a student of legendary coach Dave Camarillo, Mike built Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Modesto to bring that same obsessive attention to detail to students in the 209.
Every curriculum decision, every drill, every class structure is built around one question: what will actually make you better on the mat?
- 01 Black Belt under Alejandro Perez
- 02 Mentored by legendary Dave Camarillo
- 03 Nine years of professional Jiu-Jitsu experience
- 04 Guerrilla Certified Instructor
Why NoGi Only
Modern Jiu-Jitsu. Closer to Reality.
We're the only NoGi-specialty school in the area — and that's intentional. NoGi forces you to rely on leverage, timing, and body control instead of grips that only exist on a training floor. It translates faster to self-defense and moves at the tempo that modern competition rewards.
Whether you plan to compete, defend yourself, or just train hard with good people — NoGi sharpens what matters.
The Culture
Supportive. Positive. Not Intimidating.
Our members say it best.
"Great place to train — supportive staff, clean facility, and instruction that actually makes you better fast."
"My kids love it here. Instructors are patient and the community is like family."