Gracie Barra Northridge Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense

Gracie Barra Northridge operates at 19520 Nordhoff St, Unit 10, in Northridge, California. The martial arts academy provides structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense instruction for children, teens, and adults. Program options include the GB1 Fundamentals curriculum, GB2 Advanced Jiu-Jitsu, GB3 Expert training, and dedicated women's self-defense sessions. The academy was founded by Professor Romulo Barral, a fifth-degree black belt and multi-time world champion. Barral oversees the technical direction of the academy alongside Professor Jaeson Bianchi, a second-degree black belt under Barral who serves as head instructor of the youth program. Instructor Caio Vinicius also assists with daily group instruction across belt levels. Training emphasizes positional hierarchy, leverage, joint submissions, and controlled escapes in a disciplined environment. The youth curriculum develops physical coordination, focus, and practical anti-bullying self-defense strategies. New practitioners can contact the Northridge academy on Nordhoff St to schedule an introductory consultation and trial class.