Gracie Barra Ventura | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Ventura, CA

New to jiu-jitsu?

Nobody walks in ready. That is the point.

The fear of the first class stops more people than the class ever does. Here is exactly how it goes.

Morning light spilling through the academy entrance onto the mats

01Show up.

Come as you are. No experience, no gi, no fitness bar to clear. Loaner gis are here.

A crisp white belt lying beside a worn black belt on the mat

02Get a guide.

An instructor walks you through your first class. Kind, patient, world-class.

A row of belts from white to black hanging in warm light

03Leave taller.

One hour on the mat and the intimidation is gone. Most people book their second class before they leave.

Programs

A path for every age.

Little Champions

Ages 4 to 8. Games first, discipline underneath. Kids learn to focus, fall safely, and stand up for themselves.

GBK · 4–8

Juniors & Teens

Ages 9 and up. Real technique, real confidence, bully-proof composure. Advanced teens earn their way into harder rooms.

GBK · 9+

Youth Wrestling

Takedowns, scrambles, and a strong base. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 on Mat 2.

GBK · Wrestling

Adults All Levels

Fundamentals in the gi and no-gi. The class every black belt still attends.

GB1

Advanced

Competition training, live rounds, deeper systems for three-stripe white belts and up.

GB2 · GB3

Women's Class

Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30. Technique-first training in a supportive room.

GBF

Schedule

The mats are busy. Pick your hour.

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
9:00 AMGB1 All Levels NoonGB1 No-Gi 4:30 PMGBF Women 5:30 PMGB2 6:30 PMGB1 Gi	6:00 AMGB1 All Levels NoonGB1 Gi 5:30 PMGB1 Gi 5:30 PMGB3 Adults 6:30 PMGB2 Open Mat	9:00 AMGB1 All Levels NoonGB1 No-Gi 4:30 PMGBF Women 5:30 PMGB1 No-Gi 6:30 PMGB1 Gi	6:00 AMGB1 All Levels NoonGB1 Gi 5:30 PMGB1 Gi 5:30 PMGB3 Adults 6:30 PMGB2 Open Mat	NoonGB1 Gi	11:00 AMGB1 All Levels 12:00 PMGB1 Live Training	8:00 AMGB1 Open Mat

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
3:45 PMLittle Champions 1 3:45 PMLittle Champions 2 4:30 PMJuniors 4:30 PMCompetition Team	3:45 PMLittle Champions 1 3:45 PMLittle Champions 2 4:30 PMJuniors 4:30 PMTeens Advanced 5:30 PMWrestling / Mat 2	3:45 PMLittle Champions 1 4:30 PMCompetition Team 5:30 PMNo-Gi	3:45 PMLittle Champions 1 3:45 PMLittle Champions 2 4:30 PMJuniors 4:30 PMTeens Advanced 5:30 PMWrestling / Mat 2	4:00 PMTeens Advanced	9:00 AMTeens Advanced 10:00 AMCompetition Team

Mornings, noons, and nights. First one is on us.

Instructors

Learn from people who earned it.

Professor Mair Amaral in a white gi with a black belt — Head InstructorProfessor Mair Amaral3rd Degree Black Belt

Professor Sardinha in a white gi with a black belt — **Professor Sardinha**4th Degree Black Belt

Professor Brandon Belsky in a blue gi with a black belt — **Professor Brandon Belsky**1st Degree Black Belt

Professor Jose Ramirez in a white gi with a black belt — **Professor Jose Ramirez**1st Degree Black Belt

Professor Chris Belsky in a blue gi with a black belt — **Professor Chris Belsky**Black Belt

How rank works

Hold to earn your black belt.

That is the whole system. Show up, put in the time, and the rank takes care of itself. White to black, every belt is earned on these mats.

The room

Take their word for it.

“Joined being completely new in martial arts and nervous. I was immediately met with friendly faces and great people. Everyone treats each other with respect and honesty. Great professors and staff.”
Tanner Snyder · Google review

“Awesome environment for kids and adults! The Professor and coaches are great with the kids, classes are challenging but most importantly fun. I signed my daughter up and after a few months, I had to come too.”
Darin Jones · Google review

“Professor Mair is very thoughtful in his teaching methods and makes sure everyone is progressing each class. If you've never tried BJJ before, it's a great place to start.”
Scott Sanford · Google review

“Excellent studio. Great people there. Welcoming, friendly, super genuine and care about the students' experience. Excellent place for little ones. 10/10.”
Aran Darling · Google review

★★★★★ Five stars on Google. Come see why.

Questions

The things people ask before they start.

I'm out of shape. Can I still start?

Yes. You get in shape by training, not before it. Fundamentals classes are built for day one.

Am I too old for this?

We have students in their teens and students in their sixties. You roll at your pace, always.

Will I get hurt?

Jiu-jitsu is the gentle art. You learn to fall safely before anything else, and training partners look after each other here.

Do I need a gi or any gear?

Not for your first class. Comfortable athletic clothes are enough. Loaner gis are available.

Is it right for my kid?

Little Champions starts at age four. Discipline, focus, and confidence, taught through games and technique.

A worn black belt resting on a folded white gi in morning light

Free intro class

The door is easier than you think.

Tell us who's coming and we'll set up your free class. No commitment, no gear needed.

Earn it.

Earned, not given.