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The Collective Jiu Jitsu Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Garden City, 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 collectivejiujitsuclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (208) 488-4599
Hours
| Monday | 12–1:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 12–1 PM, 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“5 years and have been throughly impressed with the welcoming culture for beginners & kids, top rate instructors and training, and options to compete at whatever your comfort level.”
“5 years and have been throughly impressed with the welcoming culture for beginners & kids, top rate instructors and training, and options to compete at whatever your comfort level.”
“5 years and have been throughly impressed with the welcoming culture for beginners & kids, top rate instructors and training, and options to compete at whatever your comfort level.”
Other martial arts here
“I never imagined I would be involved in martial arts as an adult, especially having no background in wrestling or other martial arts.”
What members say
“Professor Ray has such great attention to detail, it makes learning a challenging sport that much more easier.”
“5 years and have been throughly impressed with the welcoming culture for beginners & kids, top rate instructors and training, and options to compete at whatever your comfort level.”
“5 years and have been throughly impressed with the welcoming culture for beginners & kids, top rate instructors and training, and options to compete at whatever your comfort level.”
“I have had the luxury of training in multiple states, professor Ray's attention to detail and explanation of techniques being taught is solid and clear.”
“I've decided to attend Ray Morrow's Gracie Barra jiu-Jitsu after attending classes and carefully interviewing the teacher and his team.”
“The school is clean, professionally run, and full of heart, integrity, and what I perceive as a passion for the work.”
From the reviews
I am a lifelong (well, not yet, but someday) martial arts practitioner, who has met and trained under --or with --some of the greatest teachers of our era. I'm relocating to Boise so, naturally, I went looking for a place to learn and practice, as I have retired from owning and managing a full time school of my own.
100% agree with every one of the above reviews. I've been looking to sign my son and myself up for a while. I'd heard Gracie Barra had opened so we went down to check it out. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like friends. Professor Ray is an exemplary professional.
This is a great place to train. The atmosphere is amazing, a very supportive and engaging group of people. The instruction is second to none. I have had the luxury of training in multiple states, professor Ray's attention to detail and explanation of techniques being taught is solid and clear.
An excellent place to learn Jiu-jitsu, regardless of experience or fitness level. The community is incredibly supportive, the professors and coaches are excellent at what they do. I immediately felt welcomed and supported. I started at GB Boise heavier and less fit than I have ever been.
New to BJJ? Start at The Collective Jiu Jitsu Club
The Collective Jiu Jitsu Club 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 The Collective Jiu Jitsu Club
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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