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Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ventura, California

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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
  • 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
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule paragonbjjventura.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (805) 628-3229

Hours

Monday 11 AM–2 PM, 3:15–7 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–2 PM, 3:15–7 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–2 PM, 3:15–7 PM
Thursday 11 AM–2 PM, 3:15–7 PM
Friday 11 AM–2 PM, 3:15–7 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“Our grandson does kids jujitsu with coach Pablo.”

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🩳 No-Gi

“Fantastic drop in no gi class on a Wednesday!”

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🥋 Gi

“Fantastic drop in no gi class on a Wednesday!”

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🔓 Open Mat

“Stopped by open mat today and everyone was super welcoming, and demonstrated exceptional control.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I highly recommend anyone wanting to try self-defense, jujitsu, our Muay Thai to visit paragon!”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“My wife and I train Muay Thai with Coach Stephen.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 36 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Great staff, clean facility, world-class instructors and friendly students make Paragon awesome!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“The gym is clean, spacious, and well equipped; the students are friendly and welcoming; and the instructors are knowledgeable and helpful.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 16 mentions

“The gym is clean, spacious, and well equipped; the students are friendly and welcoming; and the instructors are knowledgeable and helpful.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 6 mentions

“The gym is clean, spacious, and well equipped; the students are friendly and welcoming; and the instructors are knowledgeable and helpful.”

From the reviews

I visited Paragon BJJ Ventura while traveling in SoCal. The gym is clean, spacious, and well equipped; the students are friendly and welcoming; and the instructors are knowledgeable and helpful.

★★★★★ — Daniel, May 2021

Tried Paragon for their free week trial and I had the best experience. Everyone is so professional and friendly, I was completely new to the sport and I feel motivated to start a new journey. The coaches guided me through class and gave me a quick tour of their school.

★★★★★ — Kayla, Apr 2017

this place has the best jujitsu around! For sure. Everyone is super cool. And it a very positive environment to go and forget about the stresses of the day with an awesome workout. I've never found a workout like this! My body was transformed.

★★★★★ — Matt, Jul 2017

Our whole family loves being here at paragon! Our grandson does kids jujitsu with coach Pablo. Coach Pablo is a fantastic coach for young children. My wife and I train Muay Thai with Coach Stephen. We love the rigorous workout!

★★★★★ — Russianbadger, Apr 2017

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Your first BJJ class at Paragon Brazilian 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

3000 Bunsen Ave Ste E, Ventura, CA93003

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