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Brave Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Boise, Idaho

BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule brave-bjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 208-402-8938

Hours

Monday 12–1 PM, 4–8 PM
Tuesday 5:30–8 PM
Wednesday 12–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM
Thursday 4–8 PM
Friday 12–1 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Brave Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 17 mentions

“As a HUGE added benefit, they are also great with kids and I've enrolled my daughters and it has been a blast watching them learn and grow.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I have never done any sort of martial art training before and had no prior knowledge of what BJJ is and was looking to learn a few self defense skills.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 48 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“Coach Colin is great with the kids, making it a very welcoming and fun environment for the students while at the same time maintaining discipline.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Coach Colin is great with the kids, making it a very welcoming and fun environment for the students while at the same time maintaining discipline.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 17 mentions

“Coach Colin is great with the kids, making it a very welcoming and fun environment for the students while at the same time maintaining discipline.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“Not only are his techniques top notch, Collin has a great ability to clearly explain the concepts and theories each technique.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“As a HUGE added benefit, they are also great with kids and I've enrolled my daughters and it has been a blast watching them learn and grow.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“The space is safe, clean and fun- we have two kids (age 11 and 8) enrolled here and the classes they offer are amazing.”

From the reviews

My son (11 years old)has been attending brave Jiu-Jitsu since September of 2022. Colin is an excellent instructor who is knowledgeable, patient, and always willing to help students improve their technique. He creates a supportive, and encouraging environment that makes learning jiu jitsu fun and engaging.

★★★★★ — Boise, Feb 2023

All good things to say about Brave!!! My son has been working with coach Collin and his team for 6 months. In this time he has learned respect for others, team work and patients. They are big on being truthful and supporting your teammates.

★★★★★ — Angie, Feb 2023

This is a fun and welcoming group of people. The founder and head coach Collin has built something more than a simple run-of-the-mill jui-jitsu gym. Brave BJJ is more like a club, where members are not only training partners, but also friends.

★★★★★ — Janett, Mar 2023

Collin and Brittany are amazing at running this establishment. The space is safe, clean and fun- we have two kids (age 11 and 8) enrolled here and the classes they offer are amazing. The other kids are great, everyone is friendly and I truly feel my kids are learning skills to last a lifetime.

★★★★★ — Alyssa, Aug 2023

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Your first BJJ class at Brave Brazilian 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Brave Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

8707 W State St, Boise, ID83714

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