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Self Reliant Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Boise, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule selfreliantjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (208) 917-3740
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–1 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–1 PM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8–9:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“You get top tier instruction for kids and adults, coaches with huge hearts who adjust approaches to individuals, and a place to build technique and personal empowerment.”
“Through their guidance, he has competed in tournaments, earned wins, and learned how to push himself in ways we never could have taught him at home.”
“Whether you’re brand new or have been training for years, people go out of their way to help you learn and get better.”
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What members say
“My boys and I got some great instruction from coach Cash Burgess and Professor J.”
“The coaches are professional, kind, and incredibly welcoming to both students and parents, and they’ve created a supportive community where kids feel supported and challenged.”
“The coaches are professional, kind, and incredibly welcoming to both students and parents, and they’ve created a supportive community where kids feel supported and challenged.”
“You get top tier instruction for kids and adults, coaches with huge hearts who adjust approaches to individuals, and a place to build technique and personal empowerment.”
“We have one of the best kids programs in the valley and I would recommend anyone bring their children here to learn an incredible skill and make lasting friendships!”
“Through their guidance, he has competed in tournaments, earned wins, and learned how to push himself in ways we never could have taught him at home.”
From the reviews
Just wrapped our last class with Self Reliant Jiu Jitsu and I have to say, if you are ever looking to train the Boise area, you need to go here. We were in town looking for a place to train for the week and they were so gracious with a great family deal so me and my two sons could train.
Was able to drop in while visiting town- cannot say enough good things about this gym. Andrew’s passion for a top notch training environment is evident and clearly contagious amongst the other coaches and members. If you are a high level grappler, you will love this gym.
I was traveling for work and came upon this gem in Boise, Idaho. Great environment, every welcoming, and highly knowledgeable. The professor was very hands on, a great practitioner of the art.
Our son, has been training at Self Reliant Jiu Jitsu for almost a year, and we couldn’t be more impressed with his progress! The dedication of the coaches is truly remarkable. They are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also incredibly patient, supportive, and passionate about teaching.
New to BJJ? Start at Self Reliant Jiu Jitsu
Self Reliant Jiu Jitsu 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 Self Reliant 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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