Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks

“I have 3 children who have been training at Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks for almost a year and my only regret is that they didn't start sooner. Professor Gabriel is a world class talent and instructor, yet so humble and approachable. The other professors and coaches are equally friendly and helpful. The members have a huge range of skill levels without the ego, so there's a training partner for anyone. The kids program, led by Professor Peter, is something special. He's a great instructor and motivator, not only teaching chokes and submissions, but also developing kids with high character and discipline--all while keeping it fun and safe. It's a wonderful family atmosphere in a clean and spacious facility with a lot of classes throughout the week, so there's no excuse not to join. Sign up and go train!”

“Tried the demo class. My son had a great time. Trying to work out schedule since they have a single price for the month. Great value and seems like great training,”

“I've been training at GBTO since 2018 under the tutelage of Prof. Gabriel Arges and others, and highly recommend this school. I came here as a purple belt and was very impressed with the skillsets of the students at every belt level. The students' BJJ is a testament to Gabriel and team's efficient pedagogy. The schedule is also packed with a good distribution of classes throughout the day, along with competition classes, so you'll be able to catch a class at any given point during the week. GBTO has a terrific kids program as well. It's well organized, they have a proper coach-to-student ratio, and have a good showing at various competitions. Most importantly, they are able to communicate the necessary pieces of information for skill acquisition for young kids. Finally, the facilities themselves are next level! Mat space is huge and most importantly, cleaned multiple times per day. This is the best BJJ training you'll find in Conejo Valley!”

“My son and I began training at Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks in June 2022. For both him and I, this experience has been life changing on every level. He began at 13 and needless to say, his overall self confidence, school work, discipline and critical thinking skills have improved at a significant level. As far as my personal journey at Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks…..it’s been like a second lease on life. I turned 55 last month! Training an average of 3-4 times per week has contributed to my overall health and wellness changing significantly in the right direction. No longer hitting the snooze button. Abundance of energy. Mental clarity has never been better. All of my bloodwork is on point! Not to mention the weight loss. Over the course of the last 14 months of training, I went from a starting weight of 246lbs to a current weight of 199lbs with strength and flexibility as I’ve never had before! Professor Gabriel Arges, along with his entire staff of professors and coaches are nothing short of spectacular. Professional. Skilled. Knowledgeable. Understanding, supportive and patient. As well as a unique style of holding everyone accountable for their own personal growth in jiu-jitsu. The environment is clean, safe and inviting for men, women and children of all ages. You end up wanting to come back day after day for training. Some of my best friendships have been built as a result of amazing training partners. Relationships that extend both on and off the mats! Thank you Gabriel and the entire staff at Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks! We look forward to many more years of amazing! Kent and Dominic Guzmán”

“I recently had the opportunity to train with the team here for a couple of weeks. They are awesome!! Everyone is friendly, the coaches and team members. I noticed the coaching staff watches the team closely. They make sure the new members and Trials are supported and taken care of so they can roll and train safely. They keep their eyes on the seasoned team members and promote them when they earn it. I got to witness a bunch of great sportsmanship, fantastic attitude, depth of learning, and above all, supreme coaching. Catch y’all again when I come back this way!!”