Self Reliant Jiu Jitsu

“Our son, has been training at Self Reliant Jiu Jitsu for almost a year, and we couldn’t be more impressed with his progress! The dedication of the coaches is truly remarkable—they are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also incredibly patient, supportive, and passionate about teaching. The community here is amazing—welcoming, friendly, and built on respect and teamwork. We’ve seen growth in Michael’s confidence, discipline, and skills, all thanks to the structured and engaging training. Communication is always clear, and the staff ensures that both students and parents are well-informed. Another standout aspect is how clean and well-maintained the facility is. It’s clear that the team takes great pride in providing a safe, hygienic, and professional training environment. If you’re looking for a high-quality, family-friendly Jiu Jitsu academy with outstanding instruction, Self Reliant Jiu Jitsu is the place to be. Huge thanks to SRJJ for everything so far—we’re excited for what’s to come! Highly recommend!”

“A few months ago we started our 4 year old son at Self Reliant, and overall we are very happy with the experience. Marie & Andrew have been great, along with the other coaches we've met. Our son is a very high-energy kid, and all the coaches have been great at managing the attention span of a 4 year old. They recently opened up a shorter, 30-minute class, that is geared towards very young kids and beginners and I think that will help with the transition from entry-level to the slightly older and more advanced classes. The shortened class still focuses on foundational technique, but instead of just drills, the kids do stations & games, tricking them into learning technique and the basics while being disguised as fun games. My wife and I have always received great communication with Marie & Andrew, talked through the struggles we have with our son, and have always been transparent about the potential they see as well as areas for improvement or ways to help our son succeed during class. Even if Jiu Jitsu doesn't end up being something our son continues, I'm very happy with the experience we've had here and I'd recommend it for parents looking to start their kids young and ease them into the sport.”

“Just wrapped our last class with Self Reliant Jiu Jitsu and I have to say, if you are ever looking to train the Boise area, you need to go here. We were in town looking for a place to train for the week and they were so gracious with a great family deal so me and my two sons could train. They were so insanely welcoming and hospitable to me and my entire family. When we were without white Gi's they provided them without any hassle. My boys and I got some great instruction from coach Cash Burgess and Professor J. Andrew Thomas. Our boys made quick friends in thier class and holy cow did they break a sweat. This gym was full of humble, friendly, driven beasts that will make you aware of how far in your journey you have yet to go but will also make you feel like family along the way. I can't say thank you enough.”

“I had a great time training here while visiting family. Andrew was very hospitable and ran a great class. i was able to come in the morning class before the kids were up. I was super grateful to get in a few rounds while on vacation.”

“Our two boys started a month ago and they love it. Teachers are great and accomplished in their craft. They compete and encourage the kids to eventually compete.”