Ages 4-6
Kids BJJ
A positive first experience on the mat. Listening, coordination, and confidence through age-appropriate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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What Your Kid Becomes
Kids BJJ in Simi Valley That Builds Confidence, Focus, and Real Skill.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai for kids ages 4 to 12 at an official Carlos Machado academy. Train smart, stay humble. The change parents notice first happens off the mat.
Voted Best Kids & Youth BJJ in Ventura County · 2016–2019
100+
Members
9
Years in Simi Valley
Ages 4-12
Welcomed Here
4.6
50+ Yelp Reviews
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Why Simi Valley Parents Choose 805 for Their Kids.
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Confidence That Carries to School
Kids who can handle themselves on the mat carry that quiet confidence into the classroom and the playground. It shows in how they stand and how they handle hard things.
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Pure Carlos Machado Lineage
We are an official Carlos Machado academy. Your child learns the real thing, taught by coaches who earned their rank.
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A Drama-Free, No-Ego Room
No tough-guy culture, no kids getting smashed to prove a point. Beginners are protected and effort is what gets recognized.
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Focus and Discipline, Built In
Clear expectations and consistent feedback every class. The discipline kids build on the mat shows up at the dinner table.
The Right Program for Their Age.
Families from across Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Thousand Oaks bring their kids to 805 every week. See drive times from your neighborhood.
Ages 7-12
Youth BJJ
Body control, confidence, and ground-game self-defense. Real grappling in a tight, respectful room.
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Ages 6-12
Kids Muay Thai
Striking, pad work, and conditioning for kids 6 and up. A fun, structured outlet that builds coordination and discipline.
LEARN MORE Confidence Over Conflict
The Best Anti-Bullying Tool Is Not Throwing a Punch.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gives a kid the one thing that defuses most bullying before it starts: calm, grounded confidence. A child who knows they can control a situation does not need to prove anything, and bullies tend to look for an easier target.
And if it ever does come to it, BJJ teaches kids to control and de-escalate without striking. The skill is real. The confidence is what changes how they walk into a room.
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Who Runs the Kids Classes
Chase Lovejoy
Brown Belt · 10 Years Training
Coach Chase leads the kids and youth BJJ programs. Ten years on the mat and a knack for keeping ages 4 to 12 engaged, listening, and learning real technique without losing the fun of it.
How We Keep Kids Classes Safe.
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Grappling, Not Striking
Kids BJJ is control and leverage: no strikes to the head. Live rolling is introduced slowly and only when a child is ready.
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Age-Matched Training
Kids train within their age and size group. Nothing is introduced before a child can handle it safely.
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Coaches Who Know Kids
Coach Chase and the team specialize in ages 4 to 12: patient, structured, and good at keeping class fun while it stays safe.
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Parents Always Welcome
Watch any class from the side, any time. No appointment needed.
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!
What Parents Always Ask
Every Question Parents Ask Before Signing Up.
What is the youngest age for kids BJJ in Simi Valley?
Kids can start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with us at age 4 in our Kids BJJ program (ages 4 to 6). From there they move into Youth BJJ for ages 7 to 12. We also run Muay Thai for kids 6 and up.
Will my child have to fight or spar?
No child is required to spar. BJJ is grappling, not striking, and live rolling is introduced progressively only when a coach sees a kid has the control to do it safely. Everything is supervised and age-matched.
Is kids BJJ safe?
Very. BJJ has one of the lowest injury rates of any martial art: no strikes to the face, no knockouts. Add our no-ego culture and close coaching, and most kids train for years with nothing worse than the occasional bump.
What if my child has ADHD or struggles to focus?
The structure, physical outlet, predictable routine, and immediate feedback of BJJ tend to help kids who struggle to sit still elsewhere. Coaches keep expectations clear and the wins small and frequent.
Which program should my kid start in?
Ages 4 to 6 start in Kids BJJ. Ages 7 to 12 start in Youth BJJ. Kids 6 and up can also train Muay Thai. Many kids end up doing both grappling and striking as they grow with the academy.
How long are classes?
Kids BJJ (4-6) runs 30 minutes. Youth BJJ (7-12) runs 45 minutes. Classes run several days a week, so two or three sessions is easy to fit.
What does my child need to bring?
For the trial class, just comfortable athletic clothes and a water bottle. Training is barefoot on the mat. You do not need a gi to start; if you continue, we will fit your child for one.
How will I see progress?
Kids earn belt stripes and promotions as their technique develops, and most parents notice the change in focus and confidence at home before they see it on the mat.
How does the trial class work and how do I sign up?
It is one full hour on the mat for $59.99. Click any trial button on this page to pick a start date, call or text (805) 263-1553, or just walk in during open hours.
Want to train alongside your kid? See family training at 805. Parents can train free on the mat with their children.
Your Kid Is Ready
Your Kid Is Capable of More Than They're Showing You Right Now.
Book your trial class, bring them in, and watch the change start in the first class.
$59.99 for one class · One full hour · No long-term contract · Walk-ins welcome