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208 jiu jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Nampa, Idaho
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Martial arts school specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with classes for all levels.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 208jiujitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 208-830-0409
Hours
| Monday | 5–6:30 am, 1–2:30 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–6:30 am, 1–2:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–6:30 am, 1–2:30 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–6:30 am, 1–2:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–6:30 am, 4:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 2–4 pm |
The classes they run
“After almost 2 years of my kids attending 208 jiu jitsu I only wish we would have put them in sooner.”
“I’ve trained at a lot of gyms and none of them had a women’s program as welcoming and as robust as 208.”
“And if you want to do more, like compete, they have extra stuff for that.”
“Dropped in for open mat and was so excited to see all of the high level athletes who had so much control and were safe and fun to train with.”
“Melissa has made the class inviting and doable for ALL levels, white belt to black belt.”
What members say
“The gym is set up very nice, clean, and great instruction.”
“Coming to the first class, I found a kind and encouraging environment, with an early morning crew that was willing to work with an old guy that couldn’t move to well.”
“I’ve trained at a lot of gyms and none of them had a women’s program as welcoming and as robust as 208.”
“Honestly there were times where I felt like the only student as they helped process techniques, making it work for me.”
“208 is also well known on the competition scene and they encourage you to get out there!”
“Everyone was welcoming, the facility was so clean and the rounds were amazing.”
From the reviews
208 Jiu Jitsu IS THE PLACE. Hands down, such an incredible gym space. Sam and Mel are fantastic. Everyone at the gym is very friendly and professional. I really can’t recommend this place enough, it’s truly a special place and very family friendly.
I’ve been training at 208 Jiu Jitsu for almost four years now, and I honestly couldn’t be more grateful for this gym and everyone in it. Starting something new can be intimidating, but from my very first class, I felt like I was right where I was supposed to be.
After almost 2 years of my kids attending 208 jiu jitsu I only wish we would have put them in sooner. They have both grown in so many ways. Not only physically but in character and discipline.
I don’t even know where to start, how different this place is. It’s more than jujitsu, from day one, it was obvious that there was something special. The communication leading up to coming in was superb, answering the questions of a guy that was nervous to walk into a new sport.
New to BJJ? Start at 208 jiu jitsu
208 jiu jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at 208 jiu jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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