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Gracie Barra Oxnard
5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oxnard, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 graciebarrajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (805) 301-1670
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–1 PM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8–9:30 AM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–1 PM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8–9:30 AM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–1 PM, 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been coming sense they opened he loves it and I got to say every one there is awesome and great with kids 👍🏽👍🏽 I definitely recommend this place”
“Of course, I initially joined primarily to learn self-defense skills and the lessons starting from the first couple of classes are very useful and effective.”
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What members say
“Over the past 3 months, I got the honor and privilege of meeting a lot of really great coaches as well as friends.”
“This welcoming spirit was so infectious that our three-year-old daughter has now eagerly started her own jiu-jitsu journey.”
“A Family Forged on the Mats: Our Gracie Barra Oxnard Journey Finding a community that embraces your entire family with open arms is a rare and precious gift.”
“The instructors have shown a remarkable level of patience and commitment, not just to teaching the techniques of jiu-jitsu, but to nurturing the character of each child.”
“My son has been coming sense they opened he loves it and I got to say every one there is awesome and great with kids 👍🏽👍🏽 I definitely recommend this place”
“A Family Forged on the Mats: Our Gracie Barra Oxnard Journey Finding a community that embraces your entire family with open arms is a rare and precious gift.”
From the reviews
A Family Forged on the Mats: Our Gracie Barra Oxnard Journey Finding a community that embraces your entire family with open arms is a rare and precious gift. For us, that gift has been Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu in Oxnard.
Absolutely stellar experience with this studio! From the lightning-fast response to my initial inquiry to the warm welcome and encouragement my shy daughter received on her first day of class, every interaction has been outstanding.
I always watched YouTube jiujitsu videos on demos, and I never thought I would find this school; it’s a lil distant from where I live in Montebello, BUT TOTALLY WORTH IT, every day I’m happier for everything they give, how they walk you through, the kindness, and how caring they’re in trying to adapt your level…
My son has been going to Gracie Barra since they open and there’s nothing but good things to say. The professors and coaches are all incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. I can’t emphasize how patient the coaches are, specially with their little ones.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Oxnard
Gracie Barra Oxnard 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 Oxnard
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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