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Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oxnard, California
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule espiritujj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (805) 203-0847
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
The classes they run
“Instructors are knowledgeable and help guide newcomers through important fundamentals, while also providing advanced training for competitors.”
“Espiritu Jiu Jitsu caters to everyone—kids, teens, and adults—offering structured classes that ensure each student progresses at their own pace.”
“As a woman, I’ve never felt intimidated or out of place for being there.”
“Espiritu Jiu Jitsu caters to everyone—kids, teens, and adults—offering structured classes that ensure each student progresses at their own pace.”
“Instructors are knowledgeable and help guide newcomers through important fundamentals, while also providing advanced training for competitors.”
“Whether you’re looking to train for self-defense, competition, or simply for fitness and personal growth, there’s a class for you.”
“Whether you’re brand new to the art or a seasoned competitor, you’ll find the instruction here to be top-notch, precise, and applicable.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether you have just started your MMA journey or have been training for years, professor Jeremy and the rest of the coaches make all feel welcomed.”
“The curriculum is taught with a systematic approach with an emphasis on fundamentals - which includes wrestling and judo.”
“The curriculum is taught with a systematic approach with an emphasis on fundamentals - which includes wrestling and judo.”
What members say
“Professor Espiritu has a great disposition for teaching, and provides just the right balance of push and patience.”
“This academy is the definition of what a BJJ school should be: welcoming, disciplined, and deeply committed to the growth of every student who walks through its doors.”
“This academy is the definition of what a BJJ school should be: welcoming, disciplined, and deeply committed to the growth of every student who walks through its doors.”
“Instructors are knowledgeable and help guide newcomers through important fundamentals, while also providing advanced training for competitors.”
“You learn so much it makes all the sweat worth it.”
“Lastly, Espiritu BJJ also has a phenomenal kids program.”
From the reviews
We found this place two years ago on a recommendation from a friend in LA who noticed this academy consistently doing well at competitions. I knew nothing about BJJ. It was a perfect place for my two children.
Professor Jeremy provides a well balanced training environment for beginners, as well as more advanced Jiu Jitsu artists. The curriculum is taught with a systematic approach with an emphasis on fundamentals - which includes wrestling and judo.
Jeremy Espiritu was one of my first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches and he is awesome. First off, he makes classes fun and engaging with his great communication skills and sense of humor. Second, its a great workout. The drilling and cardio mixed into his classes keeps you sweating and moving for an hour.
Just started here and immediately having a blast! Came in a total newb, but the atmosphere was so friendly and supportive I didn't feel nervous long. Professor Espiritu has a great disposition for teaching, and provides just the right balance of push and patience.
New to BJJ? Start at Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu
Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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