The White Belt Journey at Gracie Barra Agoura Jiu-Jitsu Hills | Phone Number: +1 805-800-9681

The White Belt Journey at Gracie Barra Agoura Hills is the foundational phase of your BJJ experience. It typically lasts 12 to 24 months and is designed to take you from knowing nothing to having a functional understanding of self-defense and grappling mechanics.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the journey from Day 1 to Blue Belt.

 Phase 1: The First 4 Months (GB1 Fundamentals)

 The Goal: Survival and safety.

 The Curriculum: You will spend your first ~16 weeks in the GB1 program. Here, you learn the core 96 techniques of Gracie Barra.

 The Experience: You will feel clumsy and confused (“drinking from a firehose”). This is normal. You will drill cooperatively with partners and learn how to move your hips (shrimping) and fall safely (breakfalls).

 Milestone: After consistent attendance (usually around 3-4 months), you earn your 1st Stripe. This signifies you are safe to train and understand the basic etiquette.

 Phase 2: Building the Base (4–12 Months)

 The Goal: Connecting the dots.

 The Curriculum: You start to see how moves link together (e.g., “If he blocks my armbar, I can switch to a triangle”).

 Sparring: You may begin controlled sparring (“specific training”). You will get tapped out often. This teaches you humility and how to stay calm under pressure.

 Milestone: You earn your 2nd and 3rd Stripes as you demonstrate technical improvement and consistent attendance.

 Phase 3: The Transition to Blue (12–24 Months)

 The Goal: Proficiency and “Game” development.

 The Curriculum: You might start attending GB2 (Advanced) classes. You are now “rolling” (sparring) regularly. You stop thinking about every single move and start reacting instinctively.

 The Test: There is no formal “test” at GB Agoura. Your professor (Romulo, Jaeson, or Zane) evaluates you daily. When they see you can defend yourself against a larger, untrained opponent and hold your own against other students, you are ready.

 Milestone: You earn your 4th Stripe and eventually your Blue Belt.

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

The White Belt Journey at Gracie Barra Agoura Jiu-Jitsu Hills | Phone Number: +1 805-800-9681

The White Belt Journey at Gracie Barra Agoura Jiu-Jitsu Hills | Phone Number: +1 805-800-9681

The White Belt Journey at Gracie Barra Agoura Jiu-Jitsu Hills | Phone Number: +1 805-800-9681