Channel Islands BJJ

1572 Goodyear Ave # B, Ventura, CA 93003, USA

(12 reviews)

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"Our goal is to provide the best BJJ to the Ventura community"

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Tanya Kellam

My daughter has trained at Channel Islands with Professor Jonatas for two years (starting when she was 9) and I've seen her develop a more solid relationship with her own body and how to use it. The training environment is supportive and positive, while teaching the students about respecting their environment and fellow students. Professor Jonatas teaches the kids how to push themselves while learning their own limits. And out of two years of twice a week classes, my daughter has been excited to go to each class, which is pretty amazing. We're excited for the new weekly class for 8-12 year olds.

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Posted 1 year ago
Ryan Frick

I have been wanting to join a BJJ academy for years, however, I was apprehensive due to some of the hot headed and ego driven people I've witnessed in professional MMA. Last year, I started both of my daughters (5 & 8 years old) at Channel Islands BJJ with the intention of helping them build self confidence, and I am already seeing them becoming more mentally strong and more resilient to life's challenges. The environment that professor Jonatas has cultivated is more like a family, void of ego and selfishness, as we all rise together. I started attending adult classes a few months ago and now I am completely hooked. I am a life long surfer and this is the perfect balance of cross training I have been looking for. This has been life changing for me as it gives me something to strive to excel at and an outlet for me to excersice when the waves get bad. As professor Jonatas says, the mornings are for surfing and the evenings are for jiu Jitsu (or really he said " you can't surf at night!")

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Posted 1 year ago
Sandy Lipkin

My nearly 18 year old son has been training with Jonatas for nearly five years - years that are so formative and it has had such a tremendous impact on him. I joined 9 months ago and as an older female I feel completely safe in this academy and would highly recommend it for anyone - any age - any fitness level. The great encouragement of Professor Jonatas is matched by the warm community there. We are fortunate to have such direct access to such an amazing instructor who fosters the safe family environment.

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Posted 1 year ago
BRUNO FIMA

A great place to learn BJJ. I have been looking to learn jiujitsu for years and finally I found the right place, A highly awarded and knowledgeable head coach and a familiar atmosphere where everyone is willing to teach you. Highly recommended

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Posted 1 year ago
Colby Allen

Fantastic place for child and adult instruction. Great atmosphere. Come out on Sunday, May 5th, 2024 for the open house!

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Posted 2 years ago
KTG Allday

Absolutely amazing place. My kids have tried a few other places, but none were as good as this. They take it seriously but have fun at the same time absolutely amazing. It has completely changed my son's toughness as well as their discipline level and seriousness. It's worth every penny. You would be absolutely nuts not to sign your children up in this class. If you try it and don't love it, you can personally slap me.

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Posted 2 years ago
Alex Rodriguez

Channel Islands BJJ has changed my life! Professor Jonatas and the team are like Family! My daughters, wife and I have been apart of the Academy for 3 years. The academy just recently has moved locations. The new academy is so clean and new, and In a good part of Ventura. I recommend Jiu Jitsu for anyone who is trying to get in shape, learn self defense or compete in Jiu Jitsu. No better place than with Professor Jonatas at Channel Island BJJ! Come join the Family!

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Posted 2 years ago
Cathleen Segovia

Channel Islands BJJ in Ventura has been a wonderful environment for my 2 boys. The class has provided my children with a sense of community and belonging as they have both built strong bonds with the other children/families in the class. The instructor does a wonderful job encouraging my kids and helps them strive for improvement in every class. I am grateful for the positive impact that Channel Islands BJJ has had on my children and highly recommend it to parents who are looking for a well rounded activity for their kids.

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Posted 2 years ago
Kristen Haynes

I feel so lucky that our family found Jonatas and Channel Islands Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It’s more than a Jiu Jitsu studio, it’s turned into our family! My son and daughter have been going for 3 years, then my husband joined 2 years ago, and finally I joined 1 year ago- so it truly is a family affair! It is a privilege to be trained by a world class athlete like Jonatas. It has added so much value to our lives and we love the friendly nature of the academy and the students. I highly recommend checking out Channel Island Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Ventura!

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Posted 2 years ago
Torrey Rodriguez

Channel Islands Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Ventura has been absolutely amazing for our family. Our whole family takes classes with Professor Jonatas and it’s been great exercise and self defense training. Our daughters are more confident and we’ve seen such a transformation since joining the academy. We’ve enjoyed competing in BJJ tournaments and the supportive family environment this academy provides. 10/10 highly recommend!

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Posted 2 years ago
Kevin Baldonado

I trained with Jonatas for the better part of a year. I had a blast. I never did martial arts growing up but training at Channel Islands I learned some real life lessons. I made everyone in my house train under Jonatas. If you are looking for high level technical skills. This place is for you.

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Posted 5 years ago
Anna Malec

As an exercise professional myself, I can say Jonatas is truly natural teacher and the real deal. My whole family (husband, daughter and son) are hooked! He has the ability to make new students feel comfortable, confident, and find the joy in practicing in BJJ, self defense, and kickboxing. In addition, instead of just running people through the motions he teaches with a more practical and applicable approach. I fell like this allows you to feel confident that if you did have to use your skills for self defense you could in a less controlled process. He is super flexible on your experience. I do private sessions and family does group. I have also put together a group before for a one time self defense lesson, which I highly recommend. Not only is it a fun way to bond with friends and coworkers but you also walk away with some real life practical skills.

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Posted 6 years ago