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North Idaho Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sandpoint, Idaho
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 (ages 5–7) — 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 northidahojiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (208) 536-3921
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–12 PM, 2:45–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 2:30–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–12 PM, 3–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30–7 PM |
| Friday | 2–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’ve taken both the co-ed fundamentals class and the women’s class, and each offers an incredibly supportive, skilled, and welcoming environment.”
“There is tons of energy in this gym from fresh new white belts all the way up to the higher belts who are incredible with their guidance and 1 on 1 coaching.”
“I stopped in for their open mat while I was in town visiting and had a great time.”
“If you’re in the area and are interested in training jiu jitsu or self defense, I would highly recommend you go visit and see for yourself how great a gym this is!”
“I’m a total beginner, and these guys go out of their way to create an environment that is welcoming and approachable.”
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What members say
“Welcoming vibes, great facilities, knowledgeable instructors, fun culture.”
“I’ve taken both the co-ed fundamentals class and the women’s class, and each offers an incredibly supportive, skilled, and welcoming environment.”
“I’ve taken both the co-ed fundamentals class and the women’s class, and each offers an incredibly supportive, skilled, and welcoming environment.”
“I’ve taken both the co-ed fundamentals class and the women’s class, and each offers an incredibly supportive, skilled, and welcoming environment.”
“The whole place is very clean and they have plenty of facilities to get a good workout in.”
“I’ve taken both the co-ed fundamentals class and the women’s class, and each offers an incredibly supportive, skilled, and welcoming environment.”
From the reviews
NIJJ is a clean and open facility. Great instructors and members are easy to get along with. Mats are always cleaned after a class. There's quite a few exercising equipment and they do have free weights available. Pricing is fair, and I like that I have 24/7 gym access. Overall, pretty cool gym and classes.
Amazing gym! Welcoming vibes, great facilities, knowledgeable instructors, fun culture. They have it all: grappling, striking, fitness, self defense - there is something here for everyone across all ages, genders, and skill levels. If you are thinking about coming out - you definitely should join!
I am a new blue belt, and this week I'm traveling for my honeymoon. While passing through Sandpoint (wonderful town), I was allowed to drop into North Idaho Jiu Jitsu.
Awesome place to be! There is tons of energy in this gym from fresh new white belts all the way up to the higher belts who are incredible with their guidance and 1 on 1 coaching.
New to BJJ? Start at North Idaho Jiu Jitsu
North Idaho Jiu Jitsu 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 North Idaho 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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