No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Thousand Oaks, California When you step onto the mat for a No-Gi class, you notice the change in pace immediately. Without the resistance and handles of the gi, everything becomes faster and a bit more slippery. It is a completely different game that forces you to rely on your wrestling… Continue reading No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Thousand Oaks, California
The best Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu in Thousand Oaks, California Walking into a martial arts gym for the first time can feel like you are stepping onto a different planet. You might worry that you need to be in perfect shape or possess some hidden athletic talent just to survive the first warm-up. But when… Continue reading The best Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu in Thousand Oaks, California
Why Doctors and Lawyers Train at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California When you look around our mats in the evening, you will notice something quite interesting about the group of people training together. It is not just the usual crowd you might expect at a gym. We have a significant number of doctors,… Continue reading Why Doctors and Lawyers Train at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California
Why the Environment Matters to Your Martial Arts Journey at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California When you start looking for a place to train, it is easy to assume that any room with a mat is as good as the next. But after spending years in the industry, I have come to realize… Continue reading Why the Environment Matters to Your Martial Arts Journey at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California
Combining Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Performance Training at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California When you look at someone who has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a few years, you start to see that the best athletes are not just good at grappling, they are built for it. At our academy in Thousand Oaks, we… Continue reading Combining Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Performance Training at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California
Showers and Lockers: The Executive Experience at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California When you are juggling a full career alongside your training, the reality of your day is often a race against the clock. We know that the experience at our academy in Thousand Oaks does not end the second you step off… Continue reading Showers and Lockers: The Executive Experience at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California
The Best Mat at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California? When you step onto the mat for the first time, you probably don’t think much about what is beneath your feet until you have to take your first fall. That is when you realize that not all surfaces are created equal. Here in Thousand… Continue reading The Best Mat at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California?
A Clean Place to Train: Hospital-Grade Hygiene at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California When you walk into a martial arts academy, the very first thing you should notice is the smell. It should not be the sour, damp odor that characterizes so many gyms I have visited over the years. Here in Thousand… Continue reading A Clean Place to Train: Hospital-Grade Hygiene at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California
Parking and Amenities at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California When you are trying to make jiu jitsu a consistent part of your week, the small details matter. We have all been to those spots where you spend twenty minutes circling the block just to find a parking space, only to show up for… Continue reading Parking and Amenities at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California
Recovery and Performance: BJJ at the Sports Academy at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California When you are pushing your body hard on the mats, you quickly learn that the actual training session is only half the work. The rest of the battle happens in how you recover. Training here at our Thousand Oaks… Continue reading Recovery and Performance: BJJ at the Sports Academy at Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Thousand Oaks, California
