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Blackfoot Jiu Jitsu & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Blackfoot, Idaho
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 (ages 3–9) — 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- 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 blackfootjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (208) 403-6807
Hours
| Monday | 6–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–9:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you have ever even debated on yourself or your kid trying a martial art come by with no obligation and let him teach a few things and I know you will continue to come afterward.”
“The women’s class has been amazing for self defense and providing a safe and welcoming place for all ladies with any background and fitness level.”
“I watched him compete against, and defeat, Georgian Soldiers in Afghanistan.”
“I have taken private lessons at Blackfoot Jiu Jitsu.”
“Alex Martinez welcomed my brother and I to an open mat and we had a great experience.”
“The women’s class has been amazing for self defense and providing a safe and welcoming place for all ladies with any background and fitness level.”
“He’s not only highly professional, but also very patient and approachable, which makes training with him an excellent experience for beginners and experienced students alike.”
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What members say
“Been training for 8 months and Alex is a very technical Jiu jitsu instructor willing to help everyone. Great for all ages.”
“He’s not only highly professional, but also very patient and approachable, which makes training with him an excellent experience for beginners and experienced students alike.”
“Alex genuinely wants to see his students succeed, and his supportive teaching style creates an environment where new people feel comfortable, motivated, and confident.”
“He takes the time to break techniques down step by step, making sure you understand the fundamentals while encouraging growth and improvement at your own pace.”
“Blackfoot Jiu Jitsu has a great atmosphere, is very clean, and the teaching style is excellent.”
“The women’s class has been amazing for self defense and providing a safe and welcoming place for all ladies with any background and fitness level.”
From the reviews
Excellent place to learn. Been training for 8 months and Alex is a very technical Jiu jitsu instructor willing to help everyone. Great for all ages.
Alex at Blackfoot Jujutsu is an outstanding trainer. He’s not only highly professional, but also very patient and approachable, which makes training with him an excellent experience for beginners and experienced students alike.
I have been going to the women’s class in Tuesday nights where we have a focus on self defense and I have been LOVING each class! It’s easy to learn with realistic situations.
I have taken private lessons at Blackfoot Jiu Jitsu. Alex and I used to work together, became friends, and I reached out to him for self defense lessons because of a situation I went through. He worked with my crazy schedule and the things he taught me gave me more confidence in being able to handle myself.
New to BJJ? Start at Blackfoot Jiu Jitsu & Fitness
Blackfoot Jiu Jitsu & Fitness 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 Blackfoot Jiu Jitsu & Fitness
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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