Staff were great, felt very homely. I would have loved to stay but I prioritize my striking. If…read moreyou're looking into jiu jitsu, this is the place.

As a beginner and totally new to martial arts, I have to give major props to the guys and gals at…read moreThe PIT. Walking into my first fitness kickboxing class, I was, at best, unsure. I've never trained in any discipline of martial arts, so I was pretty nervous. The atmosphere of the gym is nonjudgmental and very welcoming. The coaches have everyone's best interests at heart and do an amazing job at making sure you're learning in a good environment. I don't have any little ones, but I've heard from numerous people that their kids classes are just as top-notch as the adult ones. Although it's a small gym with only one mat, the togetherness of the group makes it work. I plan to train with these fine people for many years to come. If you have any inkling of trying martial arts out, go here.

There is hands down no better place to train. Alliance…read moreJiu Jitsu will make you a greater person in every area in life. Jiu jitsu philosophy encompasses the mental, physical attributes needed to excel in your life. Thank You Alliance

I moved to the Idaho area in 2021. After recovering from a surgery i decided to begin my life back…read morein jujitsu. Choosing the right school is crucial. My first school ended not being a good experience. My second was so so and not a place I could excel with my experience. I was really concerned if i would find the right place for me. Luckily, my friend's neighbor recommended Alliance in Eagle. He explained to me the high level instruction and had nothing but positive things to say. So I dropped in at their new location which was very impressive. Spoke with the owner (coral belt) Gigi, who was such a nice person and invited me to try out a class. Being 51 and a purple belt in a new school can be very intimidating. Plus I was coming back from a long layoff due to recovery from two work related surgeries.The students at Alliance were friendly, very respectful, and understanding of my circumstances. I could not ask for anything more. I highly recommend Alliance! The staff there are there to get you to the level of jujitsu you want to be.

I don't know how this place doesn't have more reviews. It is easily the best place in the valley to…read morelearn Jiu Jitsu. My two sons are 11, and 9 and we came in cold to this place. No martial arts experience . Nothing. They have a way of teaching kids that is superior to anything else Ive seen or heard about. This is not a jungle gym. It's a place to learn the best defensive martial art in the world. It's in a huge, clean studio where parents can watch their kids learn. Not some back room not set up for success. Led by a crew of highly trained upper belts. Team Rhino has been nothing short of a Miracle for our kids. Who should go here: kids who are getting bullied at school, kids who aren't getting bullied but perhaps they're on the smaller side for their age, girls should 100% be attending this. It is the closest thing to a superpower they will ever get. Safety, consistency, and a stellar curriculum round out this place. This place is not like places I learned bjj. These folks are welcoming and nice. They also have a stellar tournament group. Listen, your kids will eventually age out of baseball, football, soccer, etc. BJJ is for life and teaches true life skills. Pic of the boys at one of the tournaments.

We love Team Rhino! My two kids have been training there for a few months and they have learned so…read moremuch and have a great time doing it. All the staff are friendly, professional and they've been positive influences on our kids outside the home. We haven't taken adult classes there yet but just judging from the youth programs they do an amazing job, would definitely recommend.

Martial Arts is a foreign concept to me. I know nothing about it nor do I have much interest. I…read moreencouraged my couch potato kids to enroll just to have one outside activity to do. My hubby is the knowledgeable one in the family and really likes this studio. I can see that it is well regarded just by the number of mostly kids who attend the adult evening classes. It's like a club of really great kids who are working their way to better themselves through this sport. The owners are a family who are all well trained martial arts experts. They are the nicest people you could ever do business with and trust to teach your kiddos. All classes are in their giant open studio. They also have a play area for young siblings and a small workout area. They set up an audience area to watch the kids practice. The location and parking lot are a bit hard to find for a first timer. They are way set back by the Christian Preschool. Finally be warned sports are expensive and this is no different. Tuition covers unlimited classes based on what is available on their schedule for your age/level. They test for the next level belt about every 6 weeks and It's recommended to practice at least twice per week to be ready to move up. My kids have been there for 5 months and are up 3 belts. Costs so far include tuition, belt testing, equipment, competition entry fees, and weapons.... We estimate it's cost about 1000 for all of those things per kid so far. As far as value, my couch potatoes are enjoying it and going willingly so as long as they are on the path, it's well worth it.

Great school! Talented instructors and students! Very supportive of all skill levels. I was very…read moreimpressed by the black belts both in their exhibited talent and humility.

I saw their ad for a women's self-defense class and decided to give it a try. I've always wanted…read moreto try Krav so this was the perfect opportunity. It was a two-day class for 2.5 hrs each day. August and John were very welcoming to all the students and, after a short intro, we got to work. There were women of all ages and fitness levels, and all were really getting into it and learning. August introduced the right amount of stress to the training as we progressed and introduced real-world scenarios, which was extremely helpful. When I told a friend of mine (as I was showing off my new bruises :)) that it was 2.5 hours per class, she questioned "Why so long? They should do like 1-hour instruction & practicum, no?" My response was that I felt part of the training was to put you in stress mode and make you fight when tired. Again, real world. We took short water breaks, but everyone was excited to get back on the mat! I travel alone a lot for work and have had been in some situations I couldn't avoid, so I know the skills I learned (and will continue to practice) will be something I can draw on should I need to. Should I decide to become a practitioner, I'm sure I'll be coming here. Looking forward to their street training class, whenever the next one comes up. Thanks August!

They have a great women's self defense class! Recommend for sure to learn basics, some more…read moreadvanced moves and felt comfortable during the class too!

Such an amazing place to learn and feel safe. Sensi Tyson seems to have boundless knowledge about…read moremartial Arts and couldnt be more welcoming. If you are looking to get fit while​ learning to defend yourself? I strongly suggest you give BSSD a chance.​

Sensei Tyson really loves what he does and the kids respond with such enthusiasm! The obstacle…read morecourses, self defense drills and weapons training really give them all the opportunity to find their passion as they grow and develop into responsible and disciplined young adults.

If you're looking for a welcoming and stress-free training space, Egley has you covered. Too many…read moretimes and too often, I've worried about getting hurt training so I put off getting back into it. At Egley, I never have to worry. The coaches are attentive, knowledgeable, and patient. They articulate all the moves and focus on technique in a step-by-step tutorial and practical manner. Then you put those techniques to the test later in the class. I've only partaken in the jujitsu classes, but have heard the same thing about all others. Not to mention, Egley has some of the best students around! Everyone adapts to your speed and level, and are patient with new students. The whole crew makes sure the learning experience is enjoyable, welcoming, and rewarding. You couldn't ask for a better environment to train, bond, and compete in!

Awesome place with awesome people and I wish I could've had all three of my kids train there. The…read moreonly problem is that for one person it's upwards of $250. They do have a grant program through odyssey, but if you don't get in and fill out the form soon enough, you get denied as they don't have any left. Or at least that's what he told me. If you do have the funds and need a place to train or one place to train, you can't go wrong with this place

Warning : EXTREMELY religious dojo…read more My children tried this dojo out for 2 months. I am not sure honestly, but it seems like the children were being taught by other children, or teenagers that were helping out. They were all very nice and my children and I liked them a lot. The kids did have fun, but the classes felt very unstructured, kind of random warm ups and drills. The first month was pretty good, I enjoyed watching my kids have fun running around and they were SO excited to learn kung fu. However... I did begin to notice the owner preaches pretty much every single time he opens his mouth. I am respectful of other religions and cultures, and I try to teach my children to be as well, so we let it be and listened. My kids began feeling uncomfortable asking me why he talks about his god and Jesus so much, and how they didn't like that he was making them pray with him. I honestly did not like that either, but it teaches the kids about different types of people. We have all had experiences with cult like religious people, and I guess this was going to be my children's first experience with one. I planned to let it happen and let them observe. I told my kids if it became too uncomfortable with him preaching and praying that we would leave. Well the school (mostly the owner) burned their relationship with my children real fast after that. They invited my kids to a belt seminar, cosmo himself told them they were eligible for a stripe and told them to come to the belt ceremony early to warm up. So we show up the next evening for the ceremony, my children go warm up for 15 minutes (my daughter was so proud of herself and had been practicing) then they escorted all the children to the mat to sit and watch each other earn their belts. Yea well at that moment they basically tell my kids oh surprise you are NOT eligible for a belt. Just sit and watch everyone else show what they know and you don't get to participate. My kids are 5 and 7. They were absolutely CRUSHED. After a little while of watching all the other kids show off their skills. And the owner telling one of the younger teachers specifically not to let my son go up when they were trying to fill time, my daughter grabbed her brother and came to me asking to leave. She was holding back tears trying to be strong. She was humiliated. The drive home was AWFUL. Just heartbreaking. She thought the owner made them come to the belt ceremony just to embarrass them and single them out. They were the only kids there who weren't allowed to participate. All the other kids who weren't eligible did not show up. But we were specifically told to come. I emailed them and said I was done. The school tried to contact me after to apologize and offered to basically just give my children the belts *face palm* but it was never about the belts, it was about how they made my children feel. Uncomfortable, weirded out, and then very hurt. They als told me the kids are eligible for belts every 3 months, so to me it sounds pay based not skill based. The program is also very very expensive. So there it is. My children's first experience with a very very religious person and environment ended with them feeling very burned and hurt. I would also like to say, if I would have know how insane the preaching was, I would have never signed my children up. They make the kids pray, constant preaching. They play Christian music on a television sometimes. There is even a video on instagram of the owner asking a group of children if they believe in god, which is HIGHLY inappropriate to put other peoples children on the spot like that. Let this be a warning that it is definitely too much and uncomfortable for kids that aren't already deep in that church life.

My husband and daughter train at Empty Hand. The atmosphere is so welcoming and they absolutely…read moremake you feel like family. I feel like we can take any concerns in martial arts or even in life and they will help encourage and support. Since starting my daughter has been inviting friends like crazy. She even won an award for the most friends invited. Many have come to try it out and even sign up. She wants to be there every chance she gets even if it's just to clean up. The owner and staff make her feel welcomed and valued. I've also seen a change in my husband. I've seen him begin to grow as a leader and in confidence. I love that they offer a family class and the two of them can train together. Highly recommend if you want a dojo that treats you like family and will invest in you and help you grow in martial arts and in life!