Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks

Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks offers GB1 Beginner classes for students starting their Jiu-Jitsu journey, with fundamentals that include guard, guard passing, basic takedowns, and core principles. It also offers LC1 Little Champions 1 for ages 3 to 6, with fifty minute classes built around motor coordination, discipline, and Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals through playful, educational activities. Other offerings include LC2 Little Champions 2, Juniors, GB2 Advanced fundamentals, No-Gi classes, Comp Class, GBF Women's classes, and Advanced kids.

Programs

• GB1 Beginner classes — For students starting their Jiu-Jitsu journey. · You learn the fundamentals: guard, guard passing, basic takedowns and the core principles that build a strong foundation.
• GB2 Advanced fundamentals — For students with three stripes on their white belt and above. · More advanced techniques with a greater focus on live training, timing and transitions.
• No-Gi classes — Available from three stripes on the white belt. · Jiu-Jitsu without the traditional uniform, with an emphasis on grip control, movement and No-Gi specific transitions.
• Comp Class — Competition training · Tournament preparation with high intensity rounds, advanced techniques and specific drills for strategy, conditioning and competition mindset.
• GBF Women's classes — A program designed for women. · A safe and supportive environment to learn Jiu-Jitsu for self defense, fitness and confidence.
• LC1 Little Champions 1 — Ages 3 to 6. · Fifty minute classes built around motor coordination, discipline and Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals through playful, educational activities.
• LC2 Little Champions 2 — Ages 7 to 9. · Still fun and engaging, with more technique than LC1, including an introduction to basic submissions and situational training.
• Juniors program — Ages 10 to 15. · Self defense, Jiu-Jitsu technique, discipline and respect, helping students build confidence on and off the mats.
• Advanced kids — For children with a strong grasp of the fundamentals. · More complex techniques, strategy and controlled sparring in a positive environment.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 7:30 pm; Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; Sunday closed

About the provider

The program has 40 years of history and says, "Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone." Its leadership team is Gabriel Arges, Joao Cizeski, and Lucas Nascimento. Gabriel Arges is listed as a black belt under Romulo Barral, a three time IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Grand Slam champion. Joao Cizeski is listed as a black belt, 1st degree, and Lucas Nascimento is listed as a black belt. It serves Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Camarillo, and Moorpark.

Each class at GB Thousand Oaks is adapted to the students on the mat that day, so beginners and advanced athletes both train at the right level. New members: book your free meeting class first so an instructor can welcome you and walk you through the room.

Last updated October 13, 2026.