Two Decembers ago, Gracie Barra Hayden was offering a free recreational month of Jiu Jitsu for…read morechildren. I had no idea what this consisted of but wanted my son who was 9 at the time, to try something new and physical. We had no idea how much he would love it. Coach Eli and Coach Nikki have created a gym that welcomes and encourages everyone with open arms. They are dedicated and have become family. My son has learned to be more respectful, has more confidence in himself, is getting stronger, has made new friends, and has found passion in a sport that can also help him to protect himself. The other really cool thing about this gym is that all of the Professors and Coaches offer different teaching styles and techniques. It's fun, challenging, and they teach something new everyday with a different focus each week. If you are looking for family community or want to try something new without judgement, this is the place. Thank you Gracie Barra Hayden for all that you do for us!

Myself (50) and my two sons (17 and 5) joined Gracie Barra Hayden one month ago and have been blown…read moreaway at how friendly, welcoming, and helpful the entire crew is. Not just Coach Eli and Niki, and Professor Meech, but everybody there. All the regulars and upper belts are so willing to share their knowledge and go easy on us new guys(to an extent ) so we can all learn and advance at what I consider a fairly quick pace. It only took a few classes before we felt like we were part of a family. Best decision I have made for me and my boys in a long time. Thank you for having us GB Hayden! Big Zane

My husband and I have always talked about wanting to sign our three kids up for jiu-jitsu. We…read moresigned-up for a trial class and ended up doing a 10-day trial. In this 10-day trial, our kids got to try their jiu-jitsu and kickboxing classes. Let me tell you... my husband and I have been so impressed from day 1! Our kids LOVED every single one of the classes they have tried. They get super excited every time I tell them that they get to go to jiu-jitsu that day! Gracie Jiu-jitsu Post Falls instructors are AMAZING! They are so good with the kids, so patient, and very engaging. Not only do they teach them Jiu-jitsu or kickboxing, but they also encourage great character development! The front desk staff has top-notch customer service, too! They are so pleasant and so helpful with answering all our questions. The facility itself is very clean and the environment is so welcoming and family-friendly. Highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend this place!

My teenage daughter has been taking the Womens Empowerment class for a few months. Aside from…read morelearning self-defense techniques, she has gained confidence and a loving and supportive community. The facility is clean, spacious, organized, and very welcoming the moment you walk in. I highly recommend Gracie Jiu Jitsu Post Falls.

There is a lot of give and take with 360 Fitness but ultimately I think the good, if only slightly,…read moreoutweighs the bad. To give you some perspective I was member for about 5 months and while not very flashy it does get the job done if you're looking for a no-frills sort of place to work out. I'd say the two most attractive aspects of it are the location (right in the heart of downtown and they have parking) and the price (very reasonable for month to month members). Both of these factored in heavily to me deciding to join. Once you're actually in the gym they'll pretty much have everything you're looking for plus a few bonuses. They have your standard assortment of free weights, machines and cardio. In addition, they have a basketball court, spinning room and pool. So it's not that they are lacking anything, it's more like things aren't as great as they seem at first. Once you start looking below the surface is when you start coming up with issues. I'll start with the basketball court/setup. The court and goals are fine. But there is legitimately only one decent basketball worth playing with. If someone has that then you're kind of out of luck and will have to grab some of the tatter crappy ones. The cardio room is loaded with machines but the electronics on so many of them are broken that it's pretty depressing. There are a few TVs but you have to get the employee to change the channel for you which a pain. They also don't let you keep the remote so there is no channel surfing. You better know what you want to watch. There also isn't any audio for the TVs. There are subtitles but if that isn't your thing then I'd suggest downloading the Tunity ap so you can stream the audio in. The bathroom and locker room just aren't 360's strong point. It's rather dated and people are constantly leaving stuff and not cleaning up after themselves. One of my biggest gripes was that, while part of the gym is open 24 hours a day, the other parts were consistently not open when they should have been. To elaborate, you always have access to the main floor weights and cardio. But the second floor and pool are locked and only open when there is an employee present. I seriously lost count of how many times these should have been open but no employee showed up. Again, pluses and minuses. And if was I was still in CDA I would probably still be a member so it gets 3 stars. You'll be able to get in a decent workout. Just know what you're getting into.

I go here for the hot tub, the sauna, the steam room, the ice baths and the tanning booth. There's…read morealso lots of fitness equipment, maybe I'll start using that soon. For now, I'm #GettingTan

I have visited this academy a few times when I visit Cd'A. Great group of people who all want to…read moreget better at Jiu Jitsu together. Good mix of male and female jiujiteiros. Instructors are professional and knowledgeable. I learn something new every time I visit and I leave better than I arrived. This would be where I would train if I lived here.

From the owner: CDA Jiu-Jitsu is Coeur d’Alene’s premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy, proudly affiliated with…read morelegendary Master Rigan Machado. We offer world-class instruction for kids, teens, and adults in a safe, friendly, and encouraging environment. Our programs include beginner and advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, anti-bullying training, and competition preparation. Whether your goal is fitness, confidence, self-protection, or high-level competition, our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way. We specialize in: Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Youth Self-Defense Adult Beginner & Advanced BJJ Classes Women’s Self-Defense Workshops Competition Team Training At CDA Jiu-Jitsu, we believe in building strong character, discipline, and respect—on and off the mats. Our students range from complete beginners to seasoned competitors, creating a supportive community where everyone can succeed. Come see why families, professionals, and athletes across North Idaho choose CDA Jiu-Jitsu as their training home. Your first class is always free—step on the mats and experience the difference.

I have been training under Professor Adam Smith for about 18months and I couldn't be happier. His…read morepersonal attention to students and genuine heart are transparent to all who train. The culture is friendly, challenging and inviting. My kids have trained as well and have gotten such good instruction and personal care. The amount of talent here is ridiculous and I couldn't be happier with my experience. I personally enjoy the mix of traditional Gi, mixed with no-gi classes as well. Highly recommend for all interested in a high quality BJJ academy! Best in Spokane!

Adam Smith is an amazing instructor. I have been training under him for two years now, and loving…read morethe thought-out and skillful practices. He is the only professor who has instructed me, but I've heard from many that he is the best in Spokane. Smash also has a very positive and helpful environment. Very conducive to learning and growing.

Great instruction with the best team in martial arts, so well organized ! They have great programs…read morefor kids, adults, and women!

Great Jiu-jitsu school for all levels with two amazing black belts as our instructors. I took about…read morea 3 year break from Jiu-jitsu and gained some weight after not training for that long. This gym was the perfect fit to get me back into Jiu-jitsu and into shape. Since I've been at this school I have lost close to 30 pounds with most of my exercise coming from Jiu-jitsu class. I have heard many people use the excuse that they want to get into shape before starting Jiu-jitsu, but I promise if start now you will get in better shape as long as you make the right lifestyle choices in the process. I will include two pictures. The first one was earlier this year and the second is a few weeks ago. I am the one with the dark hair and blue belt. If you have ever thought about doing Jiu-jitsu I encourage you to come try!