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West Idaho Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Star, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule westidahobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 208-614-2234
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–12 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It’s so nice and clean and the kids and women’s classes are great options, along with standard classes.”
“There are numerous classes for both kids and adults to attend (including homeschool class and women's only class).”
“WIBJJ has prepared them for every tournament without a doubt.”
“The owners are great people & truly care about your growth, on all levels.”
What members say
“My husband and I also train there, an no matter your level they are very welcoming and encouraging.”
“My husband and I also train there, an no matter your level they are very welcoming and encouraging.”
“They have a great structured class and the kids learn amazing technique.”
“My son and my own confidence has reached new levels cause of the training we have received from west Idaho - it’s a great way to stay in shape and extremely fun in the process!”
“The professor that teaches here daily has a deep knowledge of the martial art, its traditions, and competition.”
“There are numerous classes for both kids and adults to attend (including homeschool class and women's only class).”
From the reviews
I'm coming up on two years of training at WIBJJ and it has become such an important part of my life. It is such an awesome and welcoming group of people. And the instructors are top notch and are truly invested in the development of their students. Stop by and give it a try.
I don't normally write reviews. But West Idaho BJJ definitely is deserving of a five-star review! They have their priorities in the right place. This is a very family-friendly gym. I really appreciate where they put their values.
We love this gym! It’s so nice and clean and the kids and women’s classes are great options, along with standard classes. Definitely recommend for beginners and top competitors alike.
West Idaho BJJ offers top notch instruction and filled with amazing people! My two daughters (10 & 8) have been training there for the last 3 1/2 years and have thrived. Their jiu-jitsu game has gotten 10x better and they are consistently competing. WIBJJ has prepared them for every tournament without a doubt.
New to BJJ? Start at West Idaho Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
West Idaho Brazilian 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 West Idaho Brazilian 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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