krav maga worldwide GB Agoura

Gracie Barra Agoura and Krav Maga Worldwide are two completely separate entities that specialize in different martial arts and training systems. There is no known affiliation or partnership between the Gracie Barra Agoura academy and the Krav Maga Worldwide organization.

If you are in the Agoura Hills area, your training options depend on whether you want to focus on grappling (BJJ) or striking and real-world aggression defense (Krav Maga).

1. Gracie Barra Agoura: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

Gracie Barra Agoura is a premier academy specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

 Core Focus and Philosophy

 Martial Art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). The training is centered on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds.

 Self-Defense: The self-defense taught is based on leverage and technique to neutralize a larger, stronger attacker by taking the fight to the ground, where size and strength are minimized.

 Location: 5883 Kanan Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301.

 Leadership: The academy is led by world-renowned black belts, including Professor Romulo Barral, a BJJ Hall of Fame member, ensuring high-quality, structured instruction.

 Programs: Classes are offered for all levels, with a strong Fundamentals program for beginners, advanced BJJ classes, and a highly praised Kids’ Program focused on discipline and anti-bullying.

2. Krav Maga Worldwide: Reality-Based Self-Defense

Krav Maga Worldwide (KMWW) is a global organization that certifies instructors and sets the curriculum for its affiliated training centers. It is known for its aggressive, practical approach to self-defense.

 Core Focus and Philosophy

 Martial Art: Krav Maga (Hebrew for “contact combat”). It is an Israeli military self-defense system that focuses on real-world survival.

 Techniques: The system blends striking (punches, kicks), wrestling, and grappling techniques, but the emphasis is on fast, brutal counter-attacks to escape a dangerous situation quickly. Unlike BJJ, it is primarily focused on standing defense and immediate neutralization of a threat.

 Proximity: To find a Krav Maga Worldwide training center, you would need to search for one of their affiliate gyms. Given the Agoura Hills location, the nearest official KMWW-affiliated schools are typically found further east in the San Fernando Valley (like Sherman Oaks or Westlake Village), which is a common commute for residents in the area.

 Summary: Choosing Your Training

| Discipline | Focus at Gracie Barra Agoura | Focus at a KMWW Center |

| :— | :— | :— |

| Primary Goal | Control and Submissions (Ground Fighting) | Aggressive Defense and Escape (Striking/Stand-up) |

| Technique | Leverage, Positional Hierarchy, Chokes | Strikes (Punches/Kicks), Defenses against Weapons, Immediate Escape |

| Equipment | Gi (Uniform) and Mats | Striking Bags, Pads, Protective Gear |

krav maga worldwide GB Agoura

krav maga worldwide GB Agoura

krav maga worldwide GB Agoura