Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Ages 13+ in Simi Valley, CA
Gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Simi Valley. Pure Carlos Machado lineage, taught at your pace, with zero ego in the room.
Is Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the right fit?
- Age Range
- Ages 13 and up. First-timers through experienced grapplers.
- Experience Level
- Total beginner to advanced. Every class scales to you.
- Students Who Thrive
- Adults who want a thinking person's martial art and a community that shows up.
- Problems It Solves
- Stress, fitness, real self-defense, and wanting to train somewhere without ego.
Real Jiu-Jitsu, Taught at Your Pace
Adult BJJ at 805 Combat Sports is gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 13 and up. We are an official Carlos Machado academy, so what you learn here traces straight back through the Machado family to Carlos Gracie. No watered-down curriculum, no shortcuts.
The room is drama-free on purpose. Beginners roll with people who protect them, technique is broken down so it actually makes sense, and nobody is trying to prove a point on a first-timer. Train smart, stay humble: that is the whole culture, not just a slogan on the wall.
When Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu runs in Simi Valley, CA.
Current class times for this program are listed on the full weekly schedule.
1 hr · Up to 6x per week
Book your one-week trial below, or see the full weekly schedule.
Joshua "Cowboy" Ruiz
Owner & Head Instructor · Carlos Machado Black Belt
Cowboy started here as a white belt in 2016 and earned every belt on this mat before becoming the owner. His self-defense teaching comes from real-world work in executive protection: practical, plain, and never for show.
LEARN MOREWhat Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu delivers.
Leverage Beats Size
BJJ is built so technique and position decide outcomes, not who is bigger. That is why it holds up as self-defense and why it never stops being interesting to train.
Gi and No-Gi, Both Covered
Train in the gi for grip-based control and slow it down, or go no-gi for a faster, sweatier game. Most members do both. The schedule has room for either.
A Room Without Ego
The fastest way to get hurt in BJJ is a partner trying to win every roll. That is not the culture here. Smart, controlled training is how people stay on the mat for years.
Ready to put a Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class on the calendar?
A full hour on the mat for $59.99. No membership, no long-term contract.
What to Bring on Day One.
- 01 Comfortable athletic clothes for your first class. Training is barefoot on the mat.
- 02 A water bottle.
- 03 Long hair tied back. Fingernails and toenails trimmed before class.
- 04 Arrive ten minutes early on day one so we can show you around and walk you onto the mat.
Other ways into training at 805 Combat Sports in Simi Valley, CA.
Already decided? Book your one-week trial.
What Members Say
The members who recommend 805 loudest are the ones who have been here longest: parents of kids in the youth program and adults who walked in with zero experience and stayed for the community.
4.8 out of 5 from 45 Google reviews
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This is gym is so good! The coaches here are very patient and understanding with the kids. It is so hard to find a place that takes the time to educate and train my son, we're so glad we found this gym! 100% recommend!
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I recently enrolled my son, and he absolutely loves the training and the coaches, Josh and Chris. The coaches have so much patience, and make the class so fun. Abdiel looks forward to this after school activity every day. Thank you for teaching him self defense and confidence training he loves.
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Both my sons have been training here for over a year & I can't say enough great things about them, their kid classes are incredible & the professor's are top notch.. I highly recommend for youth/kid classes or any type of BJJ training or levels!!
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I started here with zero experience in BJJ. Coaches were patient and I never felt out of place. All the members are super nice and take it super easy on beginners. The goal is always to learn and get better. I have found myself loving BJJ and really excited to keep training here.
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I started here with zero bjj experience and have really enjoyed the great balance of patience and challenge the instructors and more experienced students provide. Everyone here is invested in making their fellow students better, which creates a great learning experience. Thank you Josh, Ric, and Jacob!!
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My husband and kids have been coming here for a while, they absolutely love it!!
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This is a great gym! I've been training here for a little over a year and I look forward to every class I'm able to attend. I would highly recommend this place to anyone near Simi Valley who wants to challenge themselves physically and mentally.
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Place is great, coaches strive to work with everybody individually and always teach us lots while still letting us have time to roll. Good schedule for classes and tidy mats as well!
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Was looking for a new gym since moving from Thousand Oaks, walked in to 805 and loved the vibe. It's a welcoming school with great instructors!
Common questions about Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Simi Valley, CA.
Can I start BJJ with zero experience?
Yes. Most of our adults walked in with no background at all. Beginners are welcome in every class and instructors meet you exactly where you are. The first few weeks are about getting comfortable, not keeping up.
What is the difference between gi and no-gi?
Gi training uses the jacket and pants for grips and control and tends to be slower and more technical. No-gi is faster and relies on body positioning instead of grips. We teach both, and you can train whichever fits you. Most members do a mix.
Is BJJ safe to train regularly?
BJJ has one of the lowest injury rates in martial arts. There are no strikes to the face and no knockouts. Live rolling is introduced progressively once your technique is solid, and our no-ego culture keeps training controlled.
What does it cost after the trial class?
BJJ membership is $200/mo, or $250/mo for both BJJ and Muay Thai. Military, law enforcement, first responders, security, and healthcare workers train for $150/mo. We will walk you through the options after your trial class. No pressure on the day.
How often should I train?
Two to three classes a week is the sweet spot for real progress. With classes running up to six days a week, including early mornings and evenings, most schedules can fit it.
Roll for a Week, On Us.
Try a real Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class before you commit. Pick a time on the calendar, show up, train, decide from there.
$59.99 for one class · One full hour · No long-term contract · Walk-ins welcome