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Ponderay Jiu Jitsu Sylvio Behring Association Ponderay
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ponderay, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sbaponderay.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (208) 398-3195
Hours
| Monday | 6–10:30 AM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10:30 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–10:30 AM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10:30 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–10:30 AM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
The classes they run
“If you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or dive deep into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, SBA Ponderay BJJ is the place to be.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this place is top-notch.”
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What members say
“Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this place is top-notch.”
“The community at SBA is welcoming and supportive, and you can tell that they genuinely care about helping you improve.”
From the reviews
I can’t recommend SBA Ponderay BJJ enough! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this place is top-notch. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and patient, making sure that everyone gets personalized attention while still maintaining a fun and challenging atmosphere.
Reviewing SBA feels like reviewing family! I love the coaches, my training partners and the gym! Professor Weisgram is a blessing to our community. He is a true life long student of Jiu Jitsu and the depth and breadth of his knowledge is amazing.
SBA Ponderay and Professor Tanner are top notch. If you’re looking to learn or enhance your BJJ game, then this is the place! Beautiful facility, Great people, and Top tier coaching. I encourage anyone and everyone to come and experience SBA Ponderay.
Professor Tanner is great! The environment at the gym is welcoming and inclusive. My husband and boys love going to class.
New to BJJ? Start at Ponderay Jiu Jitsu Sylvio Behring Association Ponderay
Ponderay Jiu Jitsu Sylvio Behring Association Ponderay 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 Ponderay Jiu Jitsu Sylvio Behring Association Ponderay
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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