Ventura County
BJJ Near Westlake Village
Authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training 35 minutes from Westlake Village. Lineage-based instruction for adults, teens, and kids at Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu in Oxnard.
Ventura County
Authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training 35 minutes from Westlake Village. Lineage-based instruction for adults, teens, and kids at Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu in Oxnard.
Westlake Village → Oxnard
Westlake Village sits on the LA and Ventura County border, a lakeside community known for upscale living, corporate offices, and families who expect the best from the services they choose. When it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the options nearby rarely match the standard. Chain gyms, MMA clubs with BJJ as a side program, and weekend warriors teaching out of garages are common — but a dedicated academy with verified black belt lineage and a structured curriculum is harder to find.
Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu in Oxnard fills that gap. Professor Jeremy Espiritu holds a black belt directly under Shawn Williams in the Renzo Gracie lineage — one of the most respected BJJ lines in the world. For Westlake Village professionals who know the difference between credentials and marketing, that lineage matters. The 35-minute drive up the 101 brings you to a focused, technique-first academy where the instruction is genuine, the community is tight-knit, and the progress is measurable. Many of our Westlake Village members treat the commute as a deliberate decompression from the demands of the work week.
Getting Here
From Westlake Village, take US-101 North toward Ventura and Oxnard. Continue past Thousand Oaks and Camarillo, then exit at Victoria Avenue. Head south on Victoria Ave — Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu is at 1267 Victoria Ave, just past Wooley Road on the right.
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 Westlake Village professionals, our schedule is built with demanding weeks in mind. Early 6:00 AM classes let you train before the day starts. Evening classes run until 8:00 PM for those who can't break free until later. Whether you're managing stress from a demanding career or looking for structured programs that challenge your kids beyond typical after-school activities, Espiritu delivers results at every level.
Common Questions
Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu is located in Oxnard, approximately 28 miles northwest of Westlake Village. The drive takes about 35 minutes via US-101 North toward Ventura/Oxnard, exiting at Victoria Avenue.
Westlake Village has fitness options, but dedicated BJJ academies with verified black belt lineage are rare in the area. Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu offers instruction directly in the Renzo Gracie lineage — Renzo Gracie to Shawn Williams to Professor Jeremy Espiritu. That level of authentic lineage-based instruction is worth the 35-minute drive for anyone serious about the art.
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.
Yes. Our Kids (7-10) and Little Bears (4-6) programs are structured, safe, and taught by coaches who have worked with children for years. Many Westlake Village families make the drive specifically for the quality of instruction their kids receive. It's common for parents to train in the adults class while their children train simultaneously.
Yes, 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 so you can experience the academy before committing to anything.
Your first class is free. Westlake Village is just 35 minutes away.
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