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BJJ Classes in Thousand Oaks, CA
Thousand Oaks has 3 BJJ gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Morumbi Jiu Jitsu & Fitness Academy - Thousand Oaks
4.7 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Thousand Oaks
1 of the 3 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks ★★★★★ 4.7 (42)
- Morumbi Jiu Jitsu & Fitness Academy - Thousand Oaks ★★★★★ 4.7 (35)
New to BJJ?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks ★★★★★ 4.7 (42)
- Morumbi Jiu Jitsu & Fitness Academy - Thousand Oaks ★★★★★ 4.7 (35)
Kids & teen BJJ in Thousand Oaks
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks ★★★★★ 4.7 (42)
- Morumbi Jiu Jitsu & Fitness Academy - Thousand Oaks ★★★★★ 4.7 (35)
BJJ in Thousand Oaks: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Thousand Oaks?
- Most Thousand Oaks gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Thousand Oaks gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 3 gyms in Thousand Oaks advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks, Morumbi Jiu Jitsu & Fitness Academy - Thousand Oaks. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Thousand Oaks?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Thousand Oaks gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
- Are there kids' BJJ classes in Thousand Oaks?
- Yes — 2 Thousand Oaks gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.