Our Values
The Gracie Barra method emphasizes Brotherhood, Integrity, and Development. Brotherhood builds a supportive, family-like community. Integrity fosters respect for tradition, honoring Jiu-Jitsu’s legacy. Development encourages growth, spreading the art’s benefits. These values empower students beyond the mat.
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With an expert-built curriculum, more than 25 coaches, 150+ classes a week, over 1,500 students and all access to Simi Valley and Oxnard locations we created an environment where you can pursue the best version of yourself, get unstuck, break boundaries, pursuit greatness and level up to your max potential. Be part of the biggest and most accomplished Jiu-Jitsu community in Ventura County.
Explore Your Potential.
With an expert-built curriculum, more than 25 coaches, 150+ classes a week, over 1,500 students and all access to Simi Valley and Oxnard locations we created an environment where you can pursue the best version of yourself, get unstuck, break boundaries, pursuit greatness and level up to your max potential. Be part of the biggest and most accomplished Jiu-Jitsu community in Ventura County.
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Jiu-Jitsu teaches you how to defend yourself by using leverage and technique, not just strength. This is why it's considered one of the most effective martial arts for self-defense, helping you control and escape real-life threats.
Jiu-Jitsu builds confidence by proving you can handle tough situations. Each time you improve, you feel stronger and more capable, boosting your self-belief on and off the mat.
Jiu-Jitsu creates a strong sense of community where everyone supports each other’s growth. Training together builds lasting friendships and a team spirit that pushes you to become your best, both in and out of the gym.
Jiu-Jitsu is a full-body workout that improves your strength, endurance, and flexibility. It helps you get in shape while learning valuable skills, making fitness fun and challenging at the same time.
Jiu-Jitsu promotes personal growth by pushing you out of your comfort zone and teaching you resilience. Every challenge on the mat helps you develop discipline, patience, and a mindset to overcome obstacles in life.
Andre Almeida
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He started training when he was 12 years old in the very first Gracie Barra school. Professor has earned his Black Belt after 15 years of training the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has traveled the world teaching seminars, workshops and spreading the word of Jiu-Jitsu.
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Daniel Jacques
Black belt and Big Jiu Jitsu enthusiast, Professor Luis believes in Jiu Jitsu in a way to empower people and impact the world. Graduated in law, quitted the lawyer career to become a full time Jiu Jitsu instructor.
Luis Redig
Professor Daniel trains Jiu-Jitsu since 10 years old. He dedicated his adolecence to the martial art, competing and teaching since blue belt. Currently a black belt, he spreads the philosophy of this sport and Gracie Barra around the world.
Rawn Guardado
He has been training in Jiu Jitsu for four years, and it has changed his life. It provided him with both a hobby and a passion, and it helped him create a family. He met his wife through Jiu Jitsu and some of his best friends. Additionally, he has a background in Tae Kwon Do, holding a second-degree Black Belt before beginning his journey in Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor Pedersen
Andre Almeida
Oscar Tizcareno
I started training jiujitsu at the age of 7 im 17 now and it’s been a huge part of my life since I started, now I train twice a day everyday and am striving to be a top level athlete in the sport, hoping to inspire the netx generation and current generation so they can have the same impact jiujitsu has had for me.
Aiden Davidson
I started training jiujitsu at the age of 7 im 17 now and it’s been a huge part of my life since I started, now I train twice a day everyday and am striving to be a top level athlete in the sport, hoping to inspire the netx generation and current generation so they can have the same impact jiujitsu has had for me.
Joel Lopez
I started training jiujitsu at the age of 7 im 17 now and it’s been a huge part of my life since I started, now I train twice a day everyday and am striving to be a top level athlete in the sport, hoping to inspire the netx generation and current generation so they can have the same impact jiujitsu has had for me.
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