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North Idaho Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Sandpoint, 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 (ages 5–7) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule northidahojiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 208-536-3921
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–12 pm, 2:45–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 2:30–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–12 pm, 3–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 2:30–7 pm |
| Friday | 2–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’ve taken both the co-ed fundamentals class and the women’s class, and each offers an incredibly supportive, skilled, and welcoming environment.”
“There is tons of energy in this gym from fresh new white belts all the way up to the higher belts who are incredible with their guidance and 1 on 1 coaching.”
“If you’re in the area and are interested in training jiu jitsu or self defense, I would highly recommend you go visit and see for yourself how great a gym this is!”
“I’m a total beginner, and these guys go out of their way to create an environment that is welcoming and approachable.”
Other martial arts here
“They have it all: grappling, striking, fitness, self defense - there is something here for everyone across all ages, genders, and skill levels.”
What members say
“All the coaches are knowledgeable in their art and convey their passion to their students.”
“I’ve taken both the co-ed fundamentals class and the women’s class, and each offers an incredibly supportive, skilled, and welcoming environment.”
“I’ve taken both the co-ed fundamentals class and the women’s class, and each offers an incredibly supportive, skilled, and welcoming environment.”
“Any mistakes you make or bad habits you may have formed will not slip through the cracks in or go unnoticed, you can count on being pointed in the right direction.”
“The whole place is very clean and they have plenty of facilities to get a good workout in.”
“I’ve taken both the co-ed fundamentals class and the women’s class, and each offers an incredibly supportive, skilled, and welcoming environment.”
From the reviews
NIJJ is a clean and open facility. Great instructors and members are easy to get along with. Mats are always cleaned after a class. There's quite a few exercising equipment and they do have free weights available. Pricing is fair, and I like that I have 24/7 gym access. Overall, pretty cool gym and classes.
Amazing gym! Welcoming vibes, great facilities, knowledgeable instructors, fun culture. They have it all: grappling, striking, fitness, self defense - there is something here for everyone across all ages, genders, and skill levels. If you are thinking about coming out - you definitely should join!
Awesome place to be! There is tons of energy in this gym from fresh new white belts all the way up to the higher belts who are incredible with their guidance and 1 on 1 coaching.
This jiu jitsu gym is great! I’ve taken both the co-ed fundamentals class and the women’s class, and each offers an incredibly supportive, skilled, and welcoming environment. Cara and Eduardo are knowledgeable, patient, and make sure everyone feels confident regardless of experience level.
New to muay thai? Start at North Idaho Jiu Jitsu
North Idaho Jiu Jitsu 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 North Idaho Jiu Jitsu
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.
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