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Training tips, competition results, and stories from our Simi Valley, Camarillo, and Oxnard academies.

Latest · Competition

A Season To Be Proud Of

Our competition team closed out the season with first place in the Youth Gi Division and second overall in the academy rankings.

Andre Almeida · June 2, 2025 · 2 min read

Community

We can survive alone, but we grow and thrive when we are together. Here is why community is the heart of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

February 7, 2025 · 2 min read

Kids

Seven reasons Jiu-Jitsu builds discipline, focus, confidence, and real self-defense skills in children.

January 31, 2025 · 1 min read

Beginners

The gentle art turns technique into power — using balance, leverage, and strategy instead of size and strength.

January 31, 2025 · 1 min read

Our Story

Founded in 1986 by Master Carlos Gracie Jr., Gracie Barra now has over 1,000 schools worldwide — and one structured curriculum.

January 31, 2025 · 1 min read

Locations

The newest addition to our family of Ventura County schools — with full access to Simi Valley and Oxnard included.

January 31, 2025 · 1 min read

Training Tips

Drilling isn't about resistance — it's about building the instincts you rely on when there's no time to think.

January 24, 2025 · 1 min read

Women's

Technique over strength: why our women's program is about self-defense, confidence, and community.

January 21, 2025 · 1 min read

Competition

Ten kids, three adults, and a pile of medals from the Grappling X tournament at Westlake High School.

December 11, 2024 · 1 min read

Adults

From Mark Zuckerberg to Joe Rogan, high performers are on the mats. Here's what they're really training.

November 21, 2024 · 1 min read

Training Tips

Professor Andre Almeida's three-step routine for keeping your gi fresh, white, and lasting longer.

November 21, 2024 · 1 min read