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Team Rhino Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Meridian, 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 (ages 3–12) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule teamrhinoidaho.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 208-846-9119
Hours
| Monday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter and I have been attending classes here for the past 5+ years and it has been a hugely positive experience for both of us.”
“Their team of instructors create a great environment for all types of individuals and families wanting to learn Brazilian jiu jitsu and or compete or learn self-defense.”
“Their team of instructors create a great environment for all types of individuals and families wanting to learn Brazilian jiu jitsu and or compete or learn self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“If your looking for a place to enroll your child or yourself even I highly recommend that you check out Ultimate Karate & Jiu Jitsu, you won't be disappointed.”
What members say
“The instruction is top notch, the facility is state of the art and clean, and the instructors are humble, down-to-earth and very welcoming.”
“The instruction is top notch, the facility is state of the art and clean, and the instructors are humble, down-to-earth and very welcoming.”
“I had an excellent time training with this team and learning their techniques.”
“He has an amazing kids program and I am so excited for my son to start next year.”
“Their team of instructors create a great environment for all types of individuals and families wanting to learn Brazilian jiu jitsu and or compete or learn self-defense.”
“After moving to this area and coming from a Gracie gym it was an easy transition being this is a Pedro Sauer affiliate gym.”
From the reviews
I have been training with Professor Keith for awhile, and would never think about going anywhere else for my jiu jitsu training. My son and I have had a great experience at Team Rhino. Everyone there is so friendly, and I have made good friends.
Ultimate Karate and Jiu Jitsu is a great place to train Martial Arts. If you are looking for an effective training program for your kids or yourself this is the place to go, a place for the whole family! They offer stand-up and ground training – most importantly Self Defense is included in all programs.
I started training with Keith a few months back and I can say hands down that he is the best BJJ instructor around. He has a gift for being able to explain technical things in such a simple, easy to understand way that really makes it fun to learn.
Team rhino Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a great place to learn or continue learning Brazilian jiu-Jitsu. Their team of instructors create a great environment for all types of individuals and families wanting to learn Brazilian jiu jitsu and or compete or learn self-defense. They've got it all!
New to BJJ? Start at Team Rhino Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Team Rhino Gracie 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 Team Rhino Gracie 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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