How Grappling Helps Adults Manage Work Pressure – Part 2 Despite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s benefits for stress management and overall well-being, many adults in Camarillo hesitate to take their first step onto the mats at Villanova BJJ. Let’s address the most common concerns and objections that keep adults from experiencing the…
We’re thrilled to invite your child to be part of Vilanova BJJ’s FIRST Kids and Youth In-House Tournament, happening Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at our Camarillo academy! 🥋✨ This isn’t just a tournament—it’s an incredible opportunity for your child to grow both on and off the mats. Why Should Your…
Vilanova BJJ is Camarillo’s 2024 Business Of the Year. We’re honored to share that Vilanova Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was named Camarillo’s Business of the Year. This recognition means a lot to our team because it reflects what we work for every day: a clean, welcoming academy where people of all ages…
Meet Vilanova BJJ Instructor Professor Liz Exell Professor Liz Exell is a first-degree black belt and one of the lead Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructors at Vilanova BJJ in Camarillo. With over a decade of experience, she blends high-level technique with a calm, supportive coaching style for beginners and advanced students…
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Women’s Self-Defense Class Camarillo (Free Workshop) | Vilanova BJJ Women’s self-defense class Camarillo Join us at Vilanova BJJ for an empowering, women-only self-defense workshop led by Professors Talita Nogueira and Liz Exell. You’ll learn practical awareness and self-defense fundamentals in a welcoming, supportive environment—and it’s completely free. If you’ve been…



