The Paragon Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a rich history on the central coast of California. With the help of his good friend, Michael Florimbi, Ricardo 'Franjinha' Miller established Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Santa Barbara in 1998. Since 2002, Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has offered martial arts classes in Ventura County, where Franjinha is a longtime resident.
A black belt under the legendary Romero 'Jacare' Cavalcanti, Franjinha has a lengthy and successful competitive career. He is a multiple time world champion and continues to lead by example by entering international tournaments on a regular basis. However, his goal in opening the Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy is to make champions who find success on and off the mat.
A black belt under the legendary Romero 'Jacare' Cavalcanti, Franjinha has a lengthy and successful competitive career. He is a multiple time world champion and continues to lead by example by entering international tournaments on a regular basis. However, his goal in opening the Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy is to make champions who find success on and off the mat.
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Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been operating in United States since 1998. They are considered to be one of the most respected academy in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community. Paragon Brazilian Jitsu is known as Ventura's Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team and has been adorned for producing champions. Paragon has originated from one of the most dominate teams in BJJ history Alliance(Brazil).
Ricardo "Franjinha" Miller has being teaching and competing for the last 25 years with many titles in regional, national and international competitions. With his black belt, Ricardo set for himself challenges extending beyond Brazil. In 1996 he came to the United States to compete and to teach. He proved to be successful at both.
A martial art and sport of attack and defense, in which competitors wear boxing gloves and throw punches as in boxing and kick with their bare feet as in karate also includes punches, blocks, and evasive maneuvers. In addition, depending on the style, kickboxing may also involve knee strikes, elbow strikes, clinching, headbutting, and even take downs or throws.
We believe that all children must learn discipline, respect, control of their bodies and minds, integrity and teamwork in order to achieve success in life. We also focus on developing self-confidence and self-esteem in a positive learning environment where they will actually be able to see, experience, and mark their accomplishments.
Anyone is allowed to roll after four weeks of basic technique training with the instructor. Promotions are held twice a year by the head professor. He is the one to decide wether your skills are where they need to be Attendance is very important, but so does your understating of the sport. Promotion chart posted up in the academy.
Reviews (9)
Daniel Holley
May 24, 2021
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I visited Paragon BJJ Ventura while traveling in SoCal. The gym is clean, spacious, and well equipped; the students are friendly and welcoming; and the instructors are knowledgeable and helpful. I have been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 20+ years and *highly* recommend Paragon BJJ to anyone who wants to learn the "gentle art" in a safe, friendly, fun setting.
Erica Hamilton
Mar 13, 2021
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Gordo Organics
Sep 05, 2019
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Jaden Teves
Aug 14, 2019
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Kayla Young
Jan 28, 2018
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Tried Paragon for their free week trial and I had the best experience. Everyone is so professional and friendly, I was completely new to the sport and I feel motivated to start a new journey. The coaches guided me through class and gave me a quick tour of their school. Guarantee it to anyone who is completely new or someone who is currently practicing. Top notch!
Russianbadger
Dec 29, 2017
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Our whole family loves being here at paragon! Our grandson does kids jujitsu with coach Pablo. Coach Pablo is a fantastic coach for young children. My wife and I train Muay Thai with Coach Stephen. We love the rigorous workout! Franjinha, Yuri, and his wonderful staff are always there to answer any questions and be supportive. I highly recommend anyone wanting to try self-defense, jujitsu, our Muay Thai to visit paragon!
Utapoutb
Nov 18, 2017
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The best place for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the Ventura County Region. Forget the over-priced gyms. No in fact, try them out. Cause you can try them all out for free. If it feels like a used car salesman pitch, there's probably a reason for that. Beware! Then come to your senses and try Paragon. No confusion or over pricing. Just great instruction by great instructors in a great facility at a great price!!
Jon Serrano
Nov 07, 2017
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Paragon jiu jitsu has been so welcoming to me. The workouts and friendliness are enough to keep me coming back, but throw in the world class knowledge of Franjinha and Jonatus, and I was sold. If your looking for jiu jitsu and there is a paragon academy near you, give them a shot and I know you won't be disappointed!
Matt Wallace
Jul 29, 2017
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This place has the best jujitsu around! For sure. Everyone is super cool. And it a very positive environment to go and forget about the stresses of the day with an awesome workout. I've never found a workout like this! My body was transformed. Not only is jujitsu a great workout, its a quick complex chess match on the mat. So it's a physics AND mental challenge unlike anything else I have ever done. If you are looking for the challenge of a lifetime, this is the place.
