Ventura County
BJJ Near Ventura
Authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training just 15 minutes from downtown Ventura. Programs for adults, teens, and kids at Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu in Oxnard.
Ventura County
Authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training just 15 minutes from downtown Ventura. Programs for adults, teens, and kids at Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu in Oxnard.
Ventura → Oxnard
Ventura is a city shaped by the coast — surfers, artists, farmers, and families who value an active, grounded way of life. That spirit carries over onto the mat at Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu, located just south on Victoria Avenue in Oxnard. Many of our students make the short drive from Ventura's east end, the Avenue, and Midtown neighborhoods.
Whether you're a nurse finishing a night shift at Community Memorial, a teacher leaving Ventura Unified, or a parent shuttling kids from practice, our early-morning and evening schedule fits the rhythm of Ventura life. The 15-minute drive down the 101 brings you to a focused, lineage-based academy where technique comes first and every belt level trains together.
Getting Here
From downtown Ventura, take US-101 South toward Oxnard. Exit at Victoria Avenue and head south. Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu is on the right at 1267 Victoria Ave, just past Wooley Road.
Programs
Ages 17+
Gi, No-Gi, and sparring sessions structured around fundamentals, technique, and live training.
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Ages 11 – 16
Build confidence, discipline, and real self-defense skills through structured training and teamwork.
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Ages 7 – 10
Foundational techniques in a positive, encouraging environment. Coaches with integrity who love to teach.
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Ages 4 – 6
Our youngest students learn coordination, respect, and basic movement in a playful, safe setting.
Learn More →Why Espiritu
Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu isn't a franchise or a mixed martial arts gym. It's a focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy built on a direct lineage from Renzo Gracie through Shawn Williams to Professor Jeremy Espiritu. That lineage matters — it means structured curriculum, proven technique, and instructors who compete at the highest levels.
For Ventura residents, our 6:00 AM classes are especially popular. Train before work and be back on the 101 by 7:15. Evening classes run until 8:00 PM, with dedicated sparring sessions for those who want mat time after the technique block.
Common Questions
Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu is located in Oxnard, approximately 10 miles south of downtown Ventura. The drive takes about 15 minutes via US-101 South to Victoria Avenue.
Yes. We offer 6:00 AM classes Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Many of our students from Ventura train before work and are on the road by 7:15 AM.
Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu offers programs for Adults (17+), Teens (11-16), Kids (7-10), and Little Bears (4-6). All programs include Gi, No-Gi, and sparring sessions taught by black belt instructors in the Renzo Gracie lineage.
Absolutely. Your first class is always free with no obligation. Fill out our trial form or call (805) 203-0847 to schedule. We provide loaner gis for your first visit.
Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu is a dedicated BJJ academy — not a mixed martial arts gym. Our head instructor, Professor Jeremy Espiritu, is a black belt under Shawn Williams in the Renzo Gracie lineage. The focused curriculum, small class sizes, and authentic lineage set us apart.
Your first class is free. Ventura is just 15 minutes away.
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