Home › Idaho › Boise › Gracie Barra South Boise Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense
Gracie Barra South Boise Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Boise, 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 muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbsouthboise.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (208) 579-2417
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Highly recommended joining this Gracie Barra JiuJitsu gym, & their kids class is perfect to help them learn how to fold clothes with the person still in them.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, this studio provides top-notch training.”
Other martial arts here
“Highly recommended joining this Gracie Barra JiuJitsu gym, & their kids class is perfect to help them learn how to fold clothes with the person still in them.”
“My only regret is not getting into MMA when I was younger.”
What members say
“The BJJ coaches are great and make sure to keep enough discipline that they are learning but also makes it really fun.”
“Extremely welcoming atmosphere, classes are challenging but enjoyable and fun, and the quality of instruction is great.”
“You can tell how much he loves his craft and cares deeply about the people around him, including his family, which he speaks about with pride and devotion.”
“Professors, coaches, and staff do a great job explaining and breakdown techniques that will help you in your journey.”
“Not to mention that everything is so clean and inviting!”
From the reviews
The environment at Gracie Barra South Boise is amazing everyone is extremely friendly. Not to mention that everything is so clean and inviting! Professor Matos and Coach Mike have such a deep passion for Jiu-Jitsu and spreading the knowledge that it's contagious and radiates throughout the gym.
Great training. The class instruction was on point. Clean mats and bathrooms. If you want a great atmosphere and great place to train in Boise. This is the place to be.
At the end of 2021 we made the decision to enroll our son with the hopes that he would overcome a lot of his own insecurities, and fears. I knew it would take a lot of work from us as parents to keep encouraging our very shy and timid son to keep on going, and really trying to learn the art.
Gracie Barra South has been excellent for my son. He is shy and is hesitant to start anything new, but was really hesitant to start Jiu-Jitsu. We did a trial and the staff and students all welcomed him in warmly.
New to muay thai? Start at Gracie Barra South Boise Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense
Gracie Barra South Boise Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, 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 to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Gracie Barra South Boise Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, 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.
More muay thai gyms near Boise
Egley Train Academy | Boise
4.8 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
SBG Idaho
4.8 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
The Collective Jiu Jitsu Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site