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Gracie Barra Agoura Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Agoura Hills, California
Part of Gracie Barra
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 — 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 gbagoura.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 805-800-9681
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–2 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are incredibly patient and supportive, and they've created a fun and safe learning environment that has really helped my son to develop his skills and confidence.”
“There are classes for young ones (4+) and older kids too (pre teens and teens).”
“Caio, both world class competitors who are knowledgeable, friendly, very technical in what they teach, and clear communicators.”
“It’s a fun place to roll hard with respectful and cool people and for the kids to learn important values and self defense.”
“Professor Spruce is truly elite, and I have NEVER trained with him, and not taken away something that ends up being an every day piece of my jiu jitsu game.”
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What members say
“Kids love GBA, Professor Jaeson and Coach Joe are great with kids, well all coaches are great and patient.”
“My 4 year old son started on the very first day they opened and he absolutely loves it.”
“The instructors are incredibly patient and supportive, and they've created a fun and safe learning environment that has really helped my son to develop his skills and confidence.”
“By no means is it easy but with the top notch instruction by Professor Zane I was quickly able learn the fundamentals and feel more & more confident each class!”
“The instructors are incredibly patient and supportive, and they've created a fun and safe learning environment that has really helped my son to develop his skills and confidence.”
“The adult classes have students who are super competitive and people like me who are more casual and want to just come and learn without participating in competitions.”
From the reviews
I’ve trained at multiple gyms, all high level. Nothing compares to Gracie Barra Agoura. This is a small, close-knit community of absolute killers. The lineage, originating with the great Romulo Barral (who teaches here, btw) has left a permanent imprint on the intensity of training and the level of technique present…
We love this Gracie Barra!! We have already been to two prior, and this one is our favorite! Professor Jaeson and Coach Joe are fantastic with the kids. They are so patient and differentiate instruction so all kids can learn in a fun but productive manner. The adult classes are awesome too, that I joined!
Was extremely nervous as a female to try BJJ. Tried a few classes elsewhere but am so happy that I signed up at GB Agoura! There is no gym like it. Super welcoming family environment led by the best of the best coaches!
a great place to train brazilian jiu jitsu with world class instruction! i have been in martial arts for 20 years and gracie barra is the place to be! thank you professor zane, jaeson, and romulo for creating this gem in augora!!
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Agoura Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
Gracie Barra Agoura Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense 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 Gracie Barra Agoura Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
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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