Gracie Barra Boise

5681 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714, USA

(46 reviews)

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Preston

Very very welcoming. Lots of super friendly assassins here.

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Posted 1 year ago
Nathan Dawson

Gracie Barra Boise is an incredible gym with a great community. You can tell professor Ray has a passion for teaching. The coaches are all very technical, and are eager to help students learn. The gym is welcoming to drop-ins and new students.

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Posted 1 year ago
Jose Duarte

I had an excellent experience with Gracie Barra Boise. From the very first moment, I was warmly welcomed and well-attended. The instruction provided by the black belt and the brown belt instructor was top-notch. Thank you very much! The gym is clean and well-organized, making the environment even more pleasant for training.

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Posted 2 years ago
Aaron Flynn

I've been training at GB for 1.5 years and have been throughly impressed with the welcoming culture for beginners & kids, top rate instructors and training, and options to compete at whatever your comfort level. I highly encourage anyone thinking about giving Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a chance to start with Gracie Barra.

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Posted 2 years ago
Jason Kowalczuk

I have had my two boys in Jiu Jitsu for nearly 6 years minus 1 year for the covid hysteria, professor Ray and staff have been remarkable in their consistency and values in demonstrating how discipline and reward go hand in hand. Highly recommend this dojo and jiu jitsu in general to anyone.

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Posted 2 years ago
Kat O'Connor

I cannot recommend Gracie Barra Boise highly enough! Professor Ray is absolutely incredible—his expertise, dedication, and passion for teaching are truly unparalleled. The atmosphere at the school is welcoming and supportive, making it the perfect place for anyone to train, regardless of their experience level. We absolutely love the community here and feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such a fantastic school. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, Gracie Barra Boise is the place to be!

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Posted 2 years ago
C Landers

Great school!! Amazing professor!!! The culture is unmatched!!!

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Posted 2 years ago
Richard Mervin

An excellent place to learn Jiu-jitsu, regardless of experience or fitness level. The community is incredibly supportive, the professors and coaches are excellent at what they do. I immediately felt welcomed and supported. I started at GB Boise heavier and less fit than I have ever been. In the 10 months I have been coming to classes, I have made more progress in both areas than I thought possible. If you are unsure where or how to start, come in for a class. You won't be disappointed. I'll be at the Tuesday/Thursday 8-9pm fundamentals class every time for the foreseeable future.

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Posted 2 years ago
Dalton Davila

The best gym in town, and it isn't close.

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Posted 2 years ago
Jaime Creson

By far the best... It is truly family here! We have trained at other dojos and won't go anywhere else now. I love the life lessons Professor Ray instills in our child along with empowering the kids with self confidence. Thank you! We continue to LOVE the Glenwood Gracie Barra, coaches, Erica and Prof. Ray! 2024

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Posted 2 years ago
Dace Huston

Everyone here is awesome

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Posted 3 years ago
June C

Excellent Brazilian Jiu jitsu dojo. Well run and taught.

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Posted 3 years ago
Ethan Bentz

Great gym they are very nice and patient they treat everyone with respect coach connor and professor rey great instructors.

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Posted 3 years ago
Matt Asaro

We're fortunate that we found Professor Ray Morrow! My girls have been training here for a couple of years and they absolutely love him!

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Posted 4 years ago
themrfun show

awesome class great instructor

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Posted 4 years ago
Eric Hart

Great gym for all ages from young kids to adults of any age it's a great fun place to go to

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Posted 4 years ago
B White

Professor Ray is a phenomenal professor. Great facility, great coaches, and great atmosphere.

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Posted 6 years ago
Arby Gray

Had a great time visiting! Was immediately welcomed, learned some great techniques! Will definitely visit the next time I am in town!!

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Posted 6 years ago
Brad Taylor

In my second month and am really happy with this place. It’s a welcoming, friendly and helpful environment. If you are on the fence about committing to a gym like I was, just go for it you will not regret it.

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Posted 7 years ago
Patrick McKenna

I had been training for two years prior to moving to Boise. I looked around, and found Gracie Barra to be the most inviting and family-friendly. I have to be comfortable to learn such a difficult martial art, and that's why I chose GB. You will not be disappointed: great people, great instruction, great curriculum.

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Posted 7 years ago
Janl Wieber

A dynamic family sport for ANY age!! Excellent coaching by Professor Ray.

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Posted 7 years ago
Tom Mitchell

Great staff ray and rian are amazing great teaching made some amazing friends. I have to re-edit this. This school has changed my life I life 30 miles away and I drive over just to be a part of this group. I feel so welcome and cared about. My family comes to just hang out with the groups. Ray has giving me a desire to train and get better. Such a blessing Tom Mitchell

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Posted 7 years ago
John Kiburis

I’ve been training for almost ten years. I’ve seen how beneficial jiu jitsu can be for kids and adults. You can read all the reviews and do all the research ,but the best way to find out is to give it a try. Here’s what I can guarantee you. You will find a clean and well managed facility. There is an experience jiu jitsu professor who learned his craft at the head quarters of the biggest team in the world. Where he also taught for many years. There is a welcoming environment for the beginner and experienced alike. I can’t guarantee you will catch the jiu jitsu bug like us ,but if you do it could change your life.

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Posted 7 years ago
Kyle Corum

I've trained at a lot of different places and I have to say, Gracie Barra Boise ranks at the top. I loved the small gyms because of the family feel and how everyone looks out for each other. I was a little hesitant switching to GB back in Scottsdale, but as soon as I did I knew I made the right decision. GB Boise is no different. Everyone there gets along great and it shows by how many families we have training there. Professor Ray has such great attention to detail, it makes learning a challenging sport that much more easier. Having trained with some world class instructors, he's in the conversation for best I've ever had. I wouldn't hesitate to refer any of my family or friends there!

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Posted 7 years ago
Phil Lott

I’ve been practicing BJJ for 10+ years now. It’s a great sport whether you’re looking to complete, learn self defense or just want to stay active. BJJ workouts offer a good balance between strength flexibility and cardio and have something to offer both males and females of all ages. Gracie Barra Boise and it’s professor Ray Morrow will help you meet your goals. Whether you’re Looking for some who can tune the fine details of your Jiujitsu game or just want to get back into shape this is the right place for you.

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Posted 7 years ago
Allison Serrano

Gracie barra the best gym around!! They also have a awesome muaythai teachers there! Highly recommend!!!

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Posted 7 years ago
Logan Kimball

I'm really excited to write this review in hopes that my experience with Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu resonates with potential members. When I walked through the door at Gracie Barra the first time I had no idea what it would be like. Stereotypes of "cage fighting tough guys" went through my mind and I was looking for anything BUT that. I simply wanted to try something new, learn something useful, and get in better shape with a lifetime sport. Rian, the general manager, was extremely nice and showed me around. There was absolutely no pressure at all. He explained the classes and the business and let me borrow a gi (the robe thing) to try my first class. I was blown away. Not only did an hour fly by, but I was huffin-and-puffin and actually ENJOYING my workout. It was the most I had exercised in close to a year. It was so fun to learn a skillset and to actually begin something that I could progress in over time. The lead instructor, Professor Ray, has been amazing. I signed up after my first class and have been going for 2 months solid now. Professor Ray is VERY professional and I am extremely knowledgeable. It is one thing to be a good practitioner of jiu jitsu, (Professor Ray is a black belt), but it is something completely different to be a great teacher. Ray is an awesome instructor and he breaks things down in an easily understandable way. It doesn't matter if it's your first class or your 100th, I guarantee you'll learn something new. The other coaches at Gracie Barra are also excellent mentors and very easily approachable. Asking questions is encouraged and they truly want you to learn, that's a really important value-add for me. As for the other guys and gals in the class: everyone has been so dang nice. I instantly felt welcomed by the other folks and have had a great time getting to know everyone at the school. After coming regularly for a few weeks, I realized I began to see the "usual suspects" in class. It's been great to meet new people who are also genuinely concerned about helping me as well. My bond with them has grown right alongside my knowledge base of jiu jitsu. When we break off to work on individual skills, my training partners have been helpful and offered tips and advice with the sole intent to help me get better. I'm really appreciative of their welcoming nature, their desire to help me get better, and their warm, welcoming attitudes that make working out and learning jiu jitsu FUN. I never imagined I would be involved in martial arts as an adult, especially having no background in wrestling or other martial arts. It has been an amazing experience and super rewarding I've even dropped over 20 pounds in the two months since I joined (grateful for that!). I look forward to any new members who join Gracie Barra and read this review. I know you will have the same awesome experience that I have had and I'm excited for it to potentially impact your life in as positive a way as it has my own. This was exactly what I needed in my life, and I didn't even know it. Best of luck to you on beginning your own jiu jitsu journey! You won't regret it. :) -Logan

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Posted 7 years ago
Bobby Lawrence

My friend, an MMA fighter for all of his adult life, told me GB was opening up and he was going to join with his family and invited me to come. I came with my three boys, aged 6 to 12 and we felt at home immediately as complete newbies. Professor Ray and Rian run a clean, organized gym with a great atmosphere. My kids love coming and consider the other kids among their best friends. We all just returned from competing in our first IBJJF competition and the support from the GB family was incredible. When they told me Jui-Jitsu will change your life, I was skeptical. Now I'm a believer!

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Posted 7 years ago
derek quintana

just moved to the area and decided to return to the mats after a few years off..tried a bunch of the other gyms inhouse and chose this one for the instructors attention to detail and all around great work ethic.of your new or coming back to the sort I wouldnt recommend any other place for the boise area

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Posted 7 years ago
Marty Dixon

Starting as a 51 year old white belt can be a little intimidating, but after participating in the first class I was sold. The staff do a fantastic job of building a positive environment, and unlike many other gyms, egos are left at the door. There are “gorillas” in the gym, but everyone there (especially the gorillas) work hard to develop effective and fun training while keeping things in a controlled and safe framework. The staff is brilliant and very talented and the students are second to none.

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Posted 8 years ago
Dan P

Excellent instruction, friendly staff, great members; Couldn't ask for anything else!

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Posted 8 years ago
Stacey Darden

Gracie Barra is a great experience for everyone! The Professor is very friendly and welcomes everyone with open arms. His teaching style is great for kids and adults. I highly recommend to EVERYONE!

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Posted 8 years ago
Justin Dance

This has been a second home for the past 6 months for myself and two youngest children. Ray is an outstanding teacher but an even better man. This truly is a family atmosphere. We have made several lifelong friends in a short amount of time. Looking forward to continuing this journey.

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Posted 8 years ago
Tom Callos

I am a lifelong (well, not yet, but someday) martial arts practitioner, who has met and trained under --or with --some of the greatest teachers of our era. I'm relocating to Boise so, naturally, I went looking for a place to learn and practice, as I have retired from owning and managing a full time school of my own. I've decided to attend Ray Morrow's Gracie Barra jiu-Jitsu after attending classes and carefully interviewing the teacher and his team. The school is clean, professionally run, and full of heart, integrity, and what I perceive as a passion for the work. I won't train with people I don't respect --and/or who don't behave as a master teacher should or could. This is my recommendation for anyone who is considering a martial arts school in Boise --and/or those who love to practice this wonderfully complex and engaging art. --Tom Callos

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Posted 8 years ago
Max Velarde

wonderful place filled with awesome down to earth people. I am thankful for Rain and professor Ray for bringing Gracie Barra to Boise. GB Boise has become like a second family to me and it's exciting and encouraging to see the lives GB Boise has touched in just a short time.

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Posted 8 years ago
Ben Gibson

100% agree with every one of the above reviews. I've been looking to sign my son and myself up for a while. I'd heard Gracie Barra had opened so we went down to check it out. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like friends. Professor Ray is an exemplary professional. He will teach and test you, but you will love it because you will grow and learn. All of the coaches there are patient and exude their passion for the discipline. It's been nothing but amazing. We will be signing up full time this week and plan to train there for a long, long time. If you are interested in learning about BJJ, come down and check them out. You won't regret it.

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Posted 8 years ago
Jacob

This is a great place to train. The atmosphere is amazing, a very supportive and engaging group of people. The instruction is second to none. I have had the luxury of training in multiple states, professor Ray's attention to detail and explanation of techniques being taught is solid and clear. Instructor and coaches are extremely helpful and approachable. Can't wait to sign my little girl up when she is a tad older. Overall a great place. Worth a visit for sure.

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Posted 8 years ago
Tyler Nimmons

I have been training BJJ for the past seven years in Los Angeles and recently relocated to Boise. I was looking for a specific quality in a school and found that with Professor Ray Morrow. If you’re looking to start training, I can’t think of a better place to start your BJJ journey.

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Posted 8 years ago
Jed Johnson

I signed my son up for the kids class after meeting professor Ray and we've both been having a great time ever since. The facility is awesome as well as all the people I've met there. It's the perfect place to get your kids a workout while learning discipline and self confidence.

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Posted 8 years ago