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Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Westlake Village
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Westlake Village, California
Part of Renzo Gracie Academy
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
- 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
- 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 renzogracie-wv.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (805) 499-5300
Hours
| Monday | 12–4:30 PM, 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–4:30 PM, 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–4:30 PM, 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–4:30 PM, 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–4:30 PM, 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been training here on and off since he was 5, but most recently he started back again a year ago.”
“Whether you are training to learn self-defense, to exercise or to compete, Paragon is an excellent choice!”
“I train in the southeast area of Ventura county, but from time to time I'll drop in into Netos Open Mat Saturday's.”
“Whether you are training to learn self-defense, to exercise or to compete, Paragon is an excellent choice!”
What members say
“A fantastic Jiu-Jitsu academy with excellent instructors and a very welcoming atmosphere.”
“A fantastic Jiu-Jitsu academy with excellent instructors and a very welcoming atmosphere.”
“amazing , to be part of this school at the same time of this family of Jiu Jitsu #osvaldoalvesjiujtsu #netogomesbjj #oldschool #lifestyle🥋🥋🥋🥋”
“Best gym with a very detailed oriented professor”
“There is a definite family vibe; Rodrigo runs a successful kids program and many families train together.”
From the reviews
Awesome! Just simply awesome. Great people, motivating environment, friendly, a place where anyone can grow. Neto has been extremely kind and welcoming. I train in the southeast area of Ventura county, but from time to time I'll drop in into Netos Open Mat Saturday's.
The best Jiu-Jitsu academy I have found, the teacher is optimum and the service is excellent. I love it!
My son has been training here on and off since he was 5, but most recently he started back again a year ago. This is a phenomenal gym with great students and an inviting environment. Neto is a world known jiu jitsu fighter and competitor. He is a 4th degree black belt.
Professor Neto is one in a million. To get this kind of high level instruction and guidance day in and day out is truly a gift. It is the perfect place to train if you are traveling or new to the area. Both old school and new school ideas are shared, if you want to train hard this is your new home.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Westlake Village
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Westlake Village 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 Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Westlake Village
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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