Welcome to Gracie Barra Agoura: Your New BJJ Home | Phone Number: +1 805-800-9681

 

“Welcome to Gracie Barra Agoura: Your New BJJ Home” is not just a greeting; it encapsulates the academy’s mission to serve as a welcoming “Third Place” (beyond home and work) for the Agoura Hills community.

 

As a premier academy under the leadership of Professor Romulo Barral, it combines elite-level instruction with a warm, inclusive culture designed to make everyone—from toddlers to executives—feel like they belong.

 

Here is a detailed breakdown of what makes GB Agoura a “home” for its students.

 

1. The “Red Shield” Welcome (Onboarding)

The sense of home starts with the structured onboarding process. Unlike intimidating “fight gyms,” GB Agoura greets new students with professionalism.

 The Intro Class: A private or semi-private session where you learn the basics safely. This removes the anxiety of being “the new guy” in a room full of experts.

 The Uniform: Everyone wears the same Red Shield uniform (Gi). This eliminates social hierarchy based on clothing or status. On the mats, everyone is equal.

 

2. A Place for the Whole Family

The academy is designed to be a family hub.

 Concurrent Scheduling: The schedule often allows parents to train at the same time as their children (or immediately after), making it a convenient lifestyle choice rather than a logistical burden.

 Shared Values: The youth program (“Future Champions”) teaches the same values of respect and discipline that the adult program reinforces, creating a shared family language.

 

3. The Culture: Brotherhood & Sisterhood

The concept of “home” is built on relationships.

 No Ego: The culture discourages aggressive behavior. Higher belts are mentors who protect and guide lower belts.

 The “Pink Team”: A strong, supportive community for women ensures that female students have training partners and a voice in the academy.

 

4. World-Class Leadership, Local Vibe

While the instruction is world-class (Romulo Barral is a Hall of Famer), the vibe is distinctly local and friendly.

 Mentorship: Instructors like Prof. Jaeson Bianchi and Prof. Zane Spruce know students by name and invest in their personal growth, not just their athletic performance.

 

“Your New BJJ Home” means Gracie Barra Agoura is a place where you are safe, respected, and challenged to grow. It is a sanctuary from the stress of daily life where you can build physical and mental resilience alongside a supportive family of training partners.

 

Hours

Mon-Thurs: 12 PM to 9 PM

Fridays: 12 PM to 7 PM

Saturdays: 9 AM to 2 PM

Sundays: CLOSED

 

Contact

Phone Number: +1 805-800-9681

info@gbnorthridge.com

 

Location

19520 Nordhoff St Unit 10 Northridge, CA 91324

Welcome to Gracie Barra Agoura: Your New BJJ Home | Phone Number: +1 805-800-9681