Gracie Barra Agoura martial art

 

The primary martial art taught at Gracie Barra Agoura is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). This martial art is a grappling-based system developed by the Gracie family in Brazil, and it is widely recognized as one of the most effective self-defense disciplines in the world.

 

Gracie Barra Agoura, located in Agoura Hills, CA, adheres to a standardized, global curriculum that emphasizes technique, leverage, and personal development.

 

 Core Principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

 

BJJ is often called the “Gentle Art” because its core philosophy is designed to allow a smaller, weaker person to successfully defend themselves against a larger, stronger attacker.

 

 Leverage Over Strength: The fundamental principle is using proper body mechanics and leverage to neutralize an opponent’s size and power. This makes BJJ highly accessible and effective for everyone, regardless of age or athleticism.

 The Ground Game: BJJ is specialized in ground fighting. The art assumes that most physical confrontations end up on the ground. Training focuses on securing dominant positions (like the Mount or Back Control) and applying submission holds (chokes and joint locks) to safely end a confrontation.

 Control and Patience: The training teaches students to remain calm under pressure, control their breathing, and patiently wait for the right moment to execute a technique. This builds significant mental fortitude and emotional regulation.

 

 Training Focus at Gracie Barra Agoura

 

The instruction at this academy is comprehensive, led by world-class black belts like Professor Romulo Barral (a BJJ Hall of Fame member). The curriculum is systematically broken down into three areas:

 

1. Self-Defense and Fundamentals

The training begins with practical, reality-based self-defense.

 Street Scenarios: Students learn techniques to counter common attacks, such as wrist grabs, headlocks, and chokes, both standing up and on the ground.

 Breakfalls: Essential techniques are taught to avoid injury when being shoved or taken down suddenly.

 Non-Violent Control: The emphasis is on controlling the aggressor and creating a window to escape, rather than relying on punches or kicks (which are not part of the BJJ curriculum).

 

2. Sport Jiu-Jitsu and Competition

For those who want to test their skills, the academy offers focused training.

 Gi Training: Classes using the traditional uniform (Gi) focus on gripping strategies, throws, and submissions that utilize the opponent’s clothing for control.

 No-Gi Training: Dedicated classes without the uniform (No-Gi) emphasize speed, agility, and wrestling-style grips, which are highly applicable to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

 

3. Personal Growth and Character Development

The martial art is used as a tool for personal transformation.

 Kids Program: The “Future Champions Program” for children and teens is heavily focused on anti-bullying strategies, instilling core values of discipline, focus, and respect through structured training.

 Physical Fitness: BJJ provides an intense, full-body workout that significantly improves cardiovascular health, functional strength, and flexibility.

 

Gracie Barra Agoura is a dedicated BJJ academy, providing a complete martial arts education that builds confidence and physical ability in a structured, supportive, and safe environment. It does not offer other martial arts like Karate, Tae Kwon Do, or Kickboxing.

 

Hours

Mon-Thurs: 12 PM to 9 PM

Fridays: 12 PM to 7 PM

Saturdays: 9 AM to 2 PM

Sundays: CLOSED

 

Contact

(818) 357-4074

info@gbnorthridge.com

 

Location

19520 Nordhoff St Unit 10 Northridge, CA 91324

Gracie Barra Agoura martial art