Channel Islands BJJ

Situated at 1572 Goodyear Ave., Suite B in Ventura, California, Channel Islands BJJ provides martial arts instruction and physical conditioning. The academy serves families and individuals throughout Ventura with structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs designed for all experience levels. Instruction is provided by Brazilian-born black belt Jonatas Novaes, who has extensive background teaching and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The curriculum focuses on fundamental body postures, defensive escapes, guard passing, sweeps, and joint submissions taught through disciplined technique explanations and controlled mat rounds. Classes accommodate diverse age groups, including kids classes for ages 4 to 6 and youth cohorts for ages 7 to 13 alongside fundamental and advanced adult training.