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Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Idaho Falls, 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.
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule martialartsacademyif.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (208) 542-4425
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There is just not another place where I would want my boys and I training, the instructors do an amazing job with both kids and adults.”
“Children's classes are well done with lots of instructor interaction 1 on 1.”
“Such a great way to learn self defense and grow your self esteem”
“Highly recommend this place for the beginner, intermediate, advanced or if you just wanna try kung fu out for the first time like me.”
Other martial arts here
“If you’re interested in MMA, Wyatt is a great guy will teach you so many different ways to improve⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
What members say
“Great, knowledgeable instruction for all skill levels.”
“Highly recommend this place for the beginner, intermediate, advanced or if you just wanna try kung fu out for the first time like me.”
“The family of instructors are awesome and really care about the students that train at the facility 😁”
“The classes are for all levels and are a great way to get in shape.”
“Great place for my kids to learn discipline and self defense.”
“Such a great way to learn self defense and grow your self esteem”
From the reviews
My boys and I train Jiu Jitsu here and have for the past 10 years. There is just not another place where I would want my boys and I training, the instructors do an amazing job with both kids and adults. The classes are for all levels and are a great way to get in shape. I highly recommend this place.
I went to a self-defense class today, and it was AMAZING! I wish they had these monthly. Seriously, one of the coolest things I’ve ever done. We learned so much, and we got to beat up a guy in a suit with the things we learned. It was empowering, and the instructors were so nice!!
Great, knowledgeable instruction for all skill levels. Children's classes are well done with lots of instructor interaction 1 on 1. Great family environment, and had an after school program with at school pickup.
My daughter loves going here. The family of instructors are awesome and really care about the students that train at the facility 😁
New to BJJ? Start at Martial Arts Academy
Martial Arts Academy 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 Martial Arts Academy
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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