Jacob Flame's Tang Soo Do University - Thousand Oaks

Since 2005, Jacob Flame's Tang Soo Do University has provided instruction in Tang Soo Do and the martial arts in the Thousand Oaks area.  Tang Soo Do means "the art of the knife hand" or "the way of the Chinese hand." It contains characteristics of Chinese internal methods and Japanese striking styles.

Jacob Flame's Tang Soo Do University has produced champions in life as well as in the martial arts.  Headed by Jacob Flame (4th Degree Black Belt) and a staff of expert instructors and managers, the University offers a number of programs for physical fitness and instruction in Tang Soo Do, such as Pre-Karate, Junior Karate, Black Belt Club, Masters Club or Adult Tang Soo Do.

The school is located at Stagecoach Plaza in Newbury Park at 300-F Giant Oak Avenue as well as other locations around the Conejo Valley. Visit www.ThousandOaksKarate.com or call 805.499.CHOP for more information.

LA Kings Iceoplex Ice Arena in Simi Valley

The LA Kings Iceoplex Ice Arena (formerly Iceoplex Ice Arena) is located at 131 West Easy Street, Simi Valley and offers year-round indoor skating.  Iceoplex offers public skating at designated times 7 days a week, skating classes, hockey leagues, figure skating, curling league and more. This is a 60,000 square foot facility with two ice skating rinks. Also available for birthday parties.

General admission for public skating is $17 per skater, which includes skate rental, for all ages (as of January 2024).

In 2023, Iceoplex become a branding partner of the Los Angeles Kings. This partnership will help support local youth hockey development programs. The new name of the facility is the LA Kings Iceoplex Ice Arena.

For more information visit www.iceoplexsimivalley.com or call 805.520.7465.

New look as of January 2024!

Club Pilates Locations in Ventura County

CluB Pilates at the Oakbrook Plaza in Thousand Oaks

Club Pilates offers Reformer-based group classes that are complemented by TriggerPoint, TRX, Springboard, Chair and other equipment. Open to all ages. Local area locations in Thousand Oaks, 1772 East Avenida De Los Arboles, Suite M (805-601-6799), Westlake Village, 2820 Townsgate Road, Unit 107 (805-556-7070) Camarillo, 2360-F Las Posas Road (805-261-1255), Simi Valley, 2955 Cochran St, #B201 (805-261-1444) and Ventura, 4020 E. Main St., #B-1-2 (805-856-4424). www.clubpilates.com

American Mixed Martial Arts Training Center in Moorpark

Since 1990, American Mixed Martial Arts Training Center has provided instruction in martial arts in the Moorpark area to all ages. Located in a 5,000 sq ft facility at 790 New Los Angeles Ave, Unit F3, Moorpark.

. More information at www.mmamoorpark.com or by calling 805.523.7066.

Channel Islands YMCA - 2 Ventura County Locations

The Channel Islands YMCA is an association of 7 YMCA branches serving Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. www.ciymca.org

The Camarillo Family YMCA at 3111 Village at the Park Drive (805.484.0423) provides access to health and wellness information and activities for all ages. The Camarillo Family YMCA- Hiji Center has a wide variety of adult and senior programs, including aquatics, aerobics and cardiovascular exercise, weight and strength training, yoga, basketball and volleyball leagues, triathlon training and more!

Expanded family and youth programs include: Family Fun Nights, Parents' Night Out, World of Wonder events, The Zone (for kids ages 9-12), summer camps, sports leagues, Youth Wellness classes (such as tumbling, hip-hop dancing, judo, and more), and child care programs.

The Aquatics Center at the Camarillo Family YMCA provides instructional swim programs for all ages, ability levels and interests. Youth and adult lessons are offered year round as well as special classes for those with physical limitations. More information at www.ciymca.org/camarillo.

Located along one of the most scenic stretches of the California coast line, the Ventura Family YMCA at 3760 Telegraph Road (805.642.2131) has been serving the city of Ventura for 120 years. The YMCA got its start on September 30, 1887 with a house that was purchased on the corner of Santa Clara and Oak Street. Today, the Ventura Family YMCA has grown with an expansive 6,000 facility members and provides childcare to over 200 children in its after-school programs. A 3,000 square foot natatorium was added with two heated indoor pools allowing an aquatics program to flourish and serve 5,000 children annually. More information at www.ciymca.org/ventura.

Bodysattva Healing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks

Bodysattva Healing Arts Center at 1414 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Suite 211 in Thousand Oaks provides a wide range of services that will benefit your body, including yoga, meditation, belly dancing classes and pilates. The Center also offers chiropractic care, massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, nutritional counseling and other services.

Visit www.bodysattvacenter.com or call 805.497.0300 for more information.

Adult Sports Leagues - Conejo Valley

The Conejo Recreation and Park District offers the following summer sports leagues for adults (ages 16+).  Games are generally played at Thousand Oaks Community Center, Borchard Community Center Peppertree Playfields and Dos Vientos Community Center.

For more information (timing, locations, cost, ages, etc.) visit www.crpd.org (or more specifically www.crpd.org/programs-sports/sports-adult-leagues) or call 805.495.4674.

Adult Summer Basketball League (June to August)

Adult Winter Basketball League (Jan to March)

Adult Fall Volleyball League (September to November)

Adult Winter Volleyball League (January to April)

Adult Spring/Summer Softball League (March to July)

Adult Fall Softball League (September to November)

Adult Fall Soccer League (September to November)

Cornhole Summer League

Pickleball Doubles League - spring, summer and fall

Sand Volleyball - spring, summer and fall

Buena Lanes Bowling Alley - Ventura

Buena Lanes is located at 1788 Mesa Verde in Ventura, just down the street from Golf N Stuff. Buena Lanes is a full service bowling alley with a pro shop, a cute retro looking diner, bar, arcade, leagues, etc. Open seven days a week at noon. Visit www.buenalanesbowling.com or call 805.656.0666 for more information.

Pugilist Gym in Thousand Oaks

Pugilist Gym opened at 1746 North Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks in January 2023, offering classes in boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, kickboxing, wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Cardio Boxing/Fitness and yoga. Classes for adults and children.

Learn more at www.pugilist-gym.com or call 805-818-RING.

FYTS Fitness in Westlake Village

FYTS Fitness is located at 3900 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite 105, in Westlake Village, near the Thousand Oaks Auto Mall. FYTX is a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and boxing gym offering classes six days a week and personal training. Learn more at www.fytsfitness.com.