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Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks Schedule and Class Times

Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks offers a structured and flexible BJJ class schedule designed to accommodate everyone from students and professionals to parents and children in the Ventura County area.

The academy is located at 1011 Rancho Conejo Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320.

Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks Operating Hours

The academy maintains a schedule across six days, allowing for consistent training regardless of a student’s commitment level.

Day Typical Operating Hours Notes

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM (Classes run continuously) Includes morning, midday, and evening sessions.

Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM (Morning only) Primarily focuses on Kids’ classes and adult All Levels/Open Mat sessions.

Sunday Closed Rest Day.

Note: Specific class times within these blocks (e.g., 9:00 AM Fundamentals or 6:30 PM Advanced) should always be confirmed on the official Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks website schedule.

Program Breakdown and Schedule Flow

The class times are carefully organized based on the Gracie Barra Method—a tiered curriculum that prevents beginners from being overwhelmed while offering rigorous training for advanced students.

Adult Programs (Ages 16+)

Program Tier Time Focus Schedule Slot Examples

GB1 (Fundamentals) Beginners. Often offered during midday (12:00 PM) and early evening (e.g., 6:00 PM) slots to accommodate the widest audience.

GB2/GB3 (Advanced/Expert) Intermediate & Black Belt. Late evenings (e.g., 7:30 PM) and often incorporated into All Levels classes.

All Levels Gi/No-Gi Core Training. Offered multiple times per day (e.g., 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM) blending fundamental review with advanced concepts.

Specialized Classes Women Only, Self Defense, Cardio Kickboxing. Integrated into the schedule to serve specific goals (e.g., Women’s classes may run in the early evening).

Future Champions (Kids and Teens: Ages 4–15)

Kids’ classes are primarily held in the afternoon (3:30 PM to 6:00 PM) immediately after school hours and on Saturday mornings, divided into age-appropriate groups (Little Champions, Juniors, Teens).

Key Features for Consistent Training

Structured Curriculum: The systematic scheduling ensures that if a student misses a specific class on Tuesday, the technique will be covered in another class later in the week or during the 16-week rotating cycle of the Fundamentals Program.

Flexible Access: The mix of early morning, noon, and evening options allows students from different professions (working parents, students from nearby CSUN or Moorpark) to maintain consistency.

Open Mat: The schedule includes time for Open Mat sessions (typically Saturday morning), which allow students to engage in self-directed drilling or live sparring (rolling) in a less structured environment.

Getting Started (Free Trial)

Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks encourages all prospective students to schedule a free trial class. This trial is the best way to experience the specific schedule, meet the black belt instructors (such as those associated with Professor Gabriel Arges), and assess the supportive, family-like community before committing to a membership.

Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu & Martial Arts Academy Thousand Oaks CA

1011 Rancho Conejo Blvd, Thousand Oaks, California 91320, United States

Office Hours

Mon. 09:00 am – 07:30 pm

Tue. 09:00 am – 07:30 pm

Wed. 09:00 am – 07:30 pm

Thu. 09:00 am – 07:30 pm

Fri. 09:00 am – 07:30 pm

Sat. 09:00 am – 07:30 pm

Sun. Closed