How to care for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu kimono (Gi or Kimono) at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California

How to care for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu kimono (Gi or Kimono) at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California

How to care for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu kimono (Gi or Kimono) at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California   When you decide to join the brotherhood and sisterhood on the mats at Rancho Conejo Boulevard, that white or blue kimono becomes a lot more than just a uniform. It is basically your second skin, and… Continue reading How to care for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu kimono (Gi or Kimono) at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California

How do I tie my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt correctly for class at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How do I tie my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt correctly for class at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How do I tie my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt correctly for class at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?   It might seem like a small thing, but the first time you stand in front of the mirror on Rancho Conejo Boulevard with a brand new belt in your hands, it can feel like you are… Continue reading How do I tie my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt correctly for class at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How can martial arts help with discipline and concentration in children at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How can martial arts help with discipline and concentration in children at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How can martial arts help with discipline and concentration in children at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?   If you are a parent in the Conejo Valley, you have probably dealt with that feeling of watching your kid bounce from one screen to another, unable to sit still for more than a minute or… Continue reading How can martial arts help with discipline and concentration in children at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How do I execute a standard submission technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How do I execute a standard submission technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How do I execute a standard submission technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?   If you are looking at those mats on Rancho Conejo Boulevard and wondering how you actually finish a move, the first thing you have to understand is that a submission in jiu jitsu is not about… Continue reading How do I execute a standard submission technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How does the belt system work in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How does the belt system work in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How does the belt system work in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?   If you have spent any time looking at the mats on Rancho Conejo Boulevard, you have probably noticed a variety of different colored belts tied around everyoneโ€™s waists. To an outsider, it might look like a simple ranking… Continue reading How does the belt system work in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How do I choose the right martial arts academy near me, Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How do I choose the right martial arts academy near me, Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How do I choose the right martial arts academy near me, Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?   Choosing the right place to train is a lot like choosing a second home because, if you do it right, you are going to be spending a significant chunk of your life there. When you are looking… Continue reading How do I choose the right martial arts academy near me, Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How do I start practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How do I start practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

How do I start practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California? If you have been thinking about stepping onto the mats at our academy on Rancho Conejo Boulevard, the most important thing to realize is that the hardest part of the entire journey is simply walking through the front door for the… Continue reading How do I start practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

What are the operating hours of the Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California academy?

What are the operating hours of the Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California academy?

What are the operating hours of the Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California academy?   One of the first things you realize when you look at the schedule over on Rancho Conejo Boulevard is that this place is built to accommodate the reality of a busy life in the Conejo Valley. We donโ€™t just open… Continue reading What are the operating hours of the Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California academy?

When does the competition team hold its specific training sessions at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

When does the competition team hold its specific training sessions at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

When does the competition team hold its specific training sessions at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?   If you have been spending enough time on the mats at our academy on Rancho Conejo Boulevard, you eventually start to feel that itch to see how your skills hold up when the intensity gets cranked to… Continue reading When does the competition team hold its specific training sessions at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks California?

When can I expect fitness results from training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks California?

When can I expect fitness results from training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks California?

When can I expect fitness results from training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks California?   If you are looking at those red mats on Rancho Conejo Boulevard and wondering how long it will take before you actually start seeing a different person in the mirror, I have to tell you that the transformation… Continue reading When can I expect fitness results from training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks California?