--- title: "Web Special" url: https://12conn.com.br/web-special/ author: graciebarrajiujitsuthousandoaks date: 2023-10-11T11:21:05-08:00 categories: [] tags: [] --- # Web Special ![Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks logo](https://12conn.com.br/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/cropped-Thousand-Oaks-1-rrgu5j50kd7mfdhvj722uvyyn2wuga54iwocon777i.png) - [Home](https://12conn.com.br/) - [Schedule](https://12conn.com.br/schedule/) - [Why JOIN?](https://12conn.com.br/why-join/) - [Contact Us](https://12conn.com.br/contact-us/) - [Our Team](https://12conn.com.br/instructors/) - [Classes](https://12conn.com.br/classes/) - [About](https://12conn.com.br/about/) - [Blog](https://12conn.com.br/latest-articles/) - [Home](https://12conn.com.br/) - [Schedule](https://12conn.com.br/schedule/) - [Why JOIN?](https://12conn.com.br/why-join/) - [Contact Us](https://12conn.com.br/contact-us/) - [Our Team](https://12conn.com.br/instructors/) - [Classes](https://12conn.com.br/classes/) - [About](https://12conn.com.br/about/) - [Blog](https://12conn.com.br/latest-articles/) FREE Self Defense Seminar Get Started at GB Thousand Oaks! Kids Seminar Adults Seminar GET STARTED ! Seminar Registration Reserve your spot for our next seminar a GB Thousand Oaks! ![🥋](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/svg/1f94b.svg) May 18th at Sports Academy, 2nd Floor Kids Seminar at 9am Adults Seminar at 10am ![💲](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/svg/1f4b2.svg) This is a FREE seminar! - Adults: Self Defense for real life threat scenarios - Adults: Introduction to Jiu Jitsu and submissions - Kids: Anti-bullying tactics (verbal and physical confrontation) - Kids: Jiu Jitsu holds, takedowns and escapes Enter your info here to reserve your space! Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Thousand Oaks 1011 Rancho Conejo Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, California 91320, United States [805-721-6776](tel:8057216776) ## From Our Studentes ![BJJ student](https://12conn.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MiConv.com__Thousand-Oaks_2-2-1.jpg) ********** Rated 5 out of 5 Blue Belt “I was skeptical of BJJ at first being a woman, but Prof. Arges is such an amazing teacher and made me feel comfortable from day one. I am now in love with [**jiu jitsu**](https://12conn.com.br/belt-promotions/)!” **Amber Stone** – 06/03/2018 ![BJJ kids class](https://12conn.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MiConv.com__Thousand-Oaks_3-2.jpg) ********** Rated 5 out of 5 Kids Gray Belt “Professor Arges is the best! He makes class fun and I love when he lets me armbar him!!” **Kyle J** – 28/09/2019 ![BJJ student](https://12conn.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MiConv.com__Thousand-Oaks_4.jpg) ********** Rated 5 out of 5 Brown Belt “I’ve been training BJJ for 10+ Yrs. professor Gabriel Arges teaches with incredible attention to detail. The best I’ve experienced in 10+ Years of BJJ!” **Mike Todd** – 17/06/2019 WHY JOIN GRACIE BARRA? Learn Self-Defense ![BJJ submission training](https://12conn.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Thousand-Oaks_5.jpg) At GB Thousand Oaks you will learn life skills that go far beyond the mat. You will be empowered with [**self defense**](https://12conn.com.br/why-jiu-jitsu-is-the-most-efficient-and-practical-self-defense-method/) skills that will bring peace of mind to you and your family. Proven Structured System ![Gabriel Arges championship](https://12conn.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Thousand-Oaks_6.jpg) Gracie Barra has produced thousands of skilled black belts, including hundreds of world champions. Our detailed curriculum has been time-tested and will keep you on the track to progress. Fun Way To Get Fit ![BJJ training submission](https://12conn.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Thousand-Oaks_7.jpg) Many of our students were tired of going to the gym. They found BJJ to be the perfect workout because it requires focus while burning a TON of calories. What’s more, you’ll learn to defend yourself while getting fit! We Are Committed To Your Progress ![Brazilian Jiu Jitsu](https://12conn.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/imagem_web_special_1.jpg) The folks at GB make our school what it is, and you too will soon be one of us. You’ll be impressed by how committed each and every team member is to your learning. The instructors, staff and other students make our environment friendly yet demanding and challenging, which stimulates all of us to achieve our best. Worldwide GB Network ![Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks](https://12conn.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Thousand-Oaks_2-3.jpg) Gracie Barra is no ordinary martial arts organization. Students enjoy access to over 800 Gracie Barra Schools worldwide, professional-quality [**Jiu-Jitsu**](https://12conn.com.br/jiu-jitsu-nationals-gbto-result/) gear and online resources to further their training. You will be part of the biggest family in martial arts once a member of Gracie Barra! Training For The Whole Family ![BJJ kids](https://12conn.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Thousand-Oaks_3-3.jpg) One of the most unique characteristics about our schools is our family-orientated approach. Gracie Barra is proud to be a powerhouse with the most stalwart champions of [**Jiu-Jitsu**](https://12conn.com.br/jiu-jitsu-nationals-gbto-result/) in the world while still maintaining a training environment that is welcoming for the whole family: men, women, and children. ## See Our Schedule Here [ CLASS SCHEDULE ](#) Frequently Asked Questions Please contact us [here](https://12conn.com.br/contact-us) if you cannot find an answer to your question. What is jiu jitsu and why should I try it? Jiu jitsu is a powerfully effective ground-based martial art that uses grappling type movements to control an opponent with the goal of submission through joint locks and chokes. It is highly effective (and excellent for smaller people) due to the use of leverage against the weak points of the body. It is also one of the few martial arts that can be performed regularly at 100% effort without sustaining injury, which also makes for an incredible total-body workout What will my first class be like? Please show up at least 15 minutes early to your free class to get set up and take a quick tour. We will provide you with a uniform or gi for class and you are invited to participate in class as an active member. Your first class with be a fundamentals class with other beginner students. You will be partnered with someone of your own size and work on the daily technique, as well as partner drills. There is a warmup and cool down in each class and you will not spar on your first day. What should I bring to class? Just some water and a good attitude. We will provide a loaner uniform for your first class. Just fill out the form above, complete your waivers, and show up! Will I get beat up? Absolutely not. There are no strikes, kicks, or punches in jiu-jitsu, and our goal is never to hurt one another in the training room. If you are caught in a submission just tap and your opponent will stop. As a beginner you are never required to spar. You will only be paired up with partners of similar skill and size. Our goal is to progress as a group. We all work to help each other get better at jiu-jitsu. Do I have to be in shape? No. Regular jiu-jitsu training will naturally get you in shape. You do not need to be in great athletic fitness before you start training. Although being in good physical condition never hurts, you will see how quickly BJJ training will help you lose weight, tone up, and improve your cardiovascular fitness. ## GET STARTED! [ CLASS SCHEDULE ](#)