Jiu Jitsu Dojos in Simi Valley

Simi Valley, CA - 93065 | (805) 813-7856

Details: Jean Jacques Machado is a legendary figure in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Unparalleled as a competitor, renowned for his teaching abilities, Master Jean Jacques and his specific system of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is iconic. 805 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brings the Machado legacy to Simi Valley. 805 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an Official Jean Jacques Machado Affiliate Academy and is now known as Jean Jacques Machado Jiu Jitsu Academy Simi Valley. From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where Master Jean Jacques trained with his brothers under the tutelage of his uncles Carlos and Helio Gracie, to Tarzana, California where the first Machado Academy was founded, we hold this tradition proudly as a cornerstone of fostering excellence. Master Jean Jacques pioneered the early years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Today, past, present and future legends train on his mats making Brazilian Jiu Jitsu the fastest growing martial art in the 20th century. The early days were a truly special time and paved the way for making this time also your time. Jean Jacques Machado began training Jiu Jitsu with his uncles Carlos and Helio Gracie who are the founders of Gracie Jiu Jitsu and the reason why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is so wide spread throughout the United States and the whole world. Grandmaster Carlos and Helio Gracie's influence on Jean Jacques Machado through their teachings of Gracie Jiu Jitsu developed Jean Jacques into a true leader and an early pioneer of Jiu Jitsu who at the age of 18 was promoted to the rank of Black Belt by Carlos Gracie Jr. After moving to the United States in the early 90s, Jean Jacques Machado and his brothers opened their legendary academy in Encino/Tarzana, California and began building a legacy of teaching and developing their students passing on knowledge learned from the creators of Gracie Jiu Jitsu as well as their legendary cousins such as Rickson Gracie, Rorion Gracie, Rolls Gracie, Royce Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr., and many other pioneers of Jiu Jitsu not mentioned herein. After accomplishing victories in some of the worlds most prestigious Jiu Jitsu organizations including 1st place in ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) Jean Jacques Machado established himself as one of the best grapplers on the planet and solidified is name among the best of the best in the world. In 2011 Jean Jacques Machado was promoted to Coral Belt by his cousin, Rickson Gracie after 25 years as an active Black Belt and today still personally teaches and develops students at his students at his Tarzana, Ca. HQ, three of whom are his Black Belts and comprise 805 Jiu Jitsu (Jean Jacques Machado Jiu Jitsu Academy Simi Valley) - Professors Mark Mireles, Christian Medina and Greg Hamilton. 805 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu follows this legacy and offers the same training methods to you in your quest for the ultimate in martial arts training. 805 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is owned and operated by three black belts who were promoted directly by Master Jean Jacques Machado himself. After several years of additional training and teaching, Master Jean Jacques Machado approved the 805 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy as an official affiliate member of his organization. The Machado method is now available for you right here in Simi Valley, Ca. and surrounding communities whereby 805 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu proudly continues to uphold the high standards of excellence set forth by the Master himself. At 805 we are about a positive mindset and martial arts excellence. We are instructors who understand learning and utilize our training and experience to bridge learning curves. If you're looking to train in a traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu environment and would like to meet like minded people, come check out 805 Jiu Jitsu, Jean Jacques Machado Jiu Jitsu Simi Valley Academy.

Simi Valley, CA - 93065 | (805) 915-8298

Details: We believe that Jiu Jitsu is not just a sport, but a lifestyle that encompasses training, learning, competition, friendship, healthy living, and a clean diet. No egos will be tolerated. No attitudes will be tolerated. We maintain a friendly/supportive environment. We train hard. We are constantly improving. We have fun. We are a team. Cleanliness is a priority (Gi, mats, attire, body)

Simi Valley, CA - 93063 | (805) 910-7855

Details: Watts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Academy is part of the world famous Paragon family. Watts BJJ was founded by 2nd degree Black belt Dion Watts in 2007 in Simi Valley, CA. Dion started Jiu-Jitsu over 23 years ago under Relson Gracie but would eventually move on to receive his Black belt from the legendary Jean Jacques Machado. In 2015 Watts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu joined the wonderful Paragon team!