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Gracie Barra Southeast Boise Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Boise, Idaho
Part of Gracie Barra
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.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarrabsoutheastboise.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (208) 247-2258
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 3:45–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7:15 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 3:45–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Scott is absolutely amazing with the kids—he has a way of making every class fun and engaging while teaching discipline, respect, and valuable life skills.”
“His teaching style is positive and patient and will take the time for one on one direction.”
“It’s the most challenging and rewarding workout I’ve ever done, and it’s also taught me valuable self-defense skills.”
Other martial arts here
“From my boxing days I have shoulder and hip problems.”
What members say
“Professor Scott is absolutely amazing with the kids—he has a way of making every class fun and engaging while teaching discipline, respect, and valuable life skills.”
“Professor Scott and his students were super helpful and welcoming making me feel right at home.”
“If you are looking for a school that would teach your kids JJ in a professional and structured, but still friendly manner, this is the place to be.”
“The techniques taught are top notch with a professor that's been training and teaching for a long time.”
“Professor Scott does a great job teaching techniques that he has battletested in competition.”
“Whether you’ve been training a while or wanting to try something new, Gracie Barra with Professor Scott is definitely the place to go!”
From the reviews
Professor Scott knows how to teach you Jiu Jitsu. This means if you show up and apply yourself, you’ll get to learn and enjoy Jiu Jitsu. It’s tremendously fun with a great facility. Seriously, there was no cost spared on the mat area. It’s sooooo nice.
Scott Carr has been an amazing owner and instructor of Gracie Barra Jui-Jitsu. As an accomplished Black belt he was inspirational in my training journey. I am 74 years old and have trained for two years. From my boxing days I have shoulder and hip problems.
If you are looking for a school that would teach your kids JJ in a professional and structured, but still friendly manner, this is the place to be. Instructors are great! This school provides a perfect balance in between discipline and fun. Parents can feel very comfortable there too. Everyone is so kind and friendly.
Professor Scott Carr does a fantastic job teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a true martial art and self-defense sport, with the unmatched structure and discipline of the Gracie Barra schools. The atmosphere is great for learning and personal growth.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Southeast Boise Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense
Gracie Barra Southeast Boise Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Gracie Barra Southeast Boise Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense
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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