Great experience while out here visiting from CA. Our karate team was able to practice here while…read morein WA for a tournament. Very clean establishment. Owner was so welcoming. Bonus... they have a great coffee shop inside!

Beautiful dojo. Prof Sam is very nice and great personality with very welcoming attitude.read more

very clean gym We bought our wrestling team in for a…read morefreestyle tournament and they let us warm up and train here. Very gracious

Coach's James and Sarah, are both amazing Jiu Jitsu practitioners. The amount of expertise they…read moreexhibited in every class is truly amazing. I personally have training in BJJ for 3 years. When I moved to Spokane, I was was on the search for a new gym to fit my needs and the needs of my family (I have two young kids 5 and 6). After dropping in for at least one class at all the local prospect Jiu Jitsu and MMA gyms, in the Spokane area. Newborn Cascão stood out head and shoulders above the rest. The kids classes are very well ran with, a good mix of fun, games and technical knowledge. All the coaches are patient with the young students and help with major and minor technical instruction. The adult classes are incredible as well. The instruction is nothing short of top tier and the students are a great mix of professionals fighters, causal material artists and beginners, as well as everything in between. All this paired with a friendly helpful gym atmosphere. Makes this not only one of the best gyms, I've ever trained at but, also one if not of my favorite gyms.

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!

Simply put, Sensei Villa is the foremost authority in the United States on Okinawan Goju Ryu. His…read moretraditional and technical knowledge of the art and fighting mechanics is unsurpassed, and his life's work and passion is and always has been teaching others.

I'm a beginner but right as i stepped into my first practice Sensei Gene was really great! There's…read moreno "I'm going to beat you down" mentality that crazy hollywood movies portray of dojos. It's about learning properly, building character, knowing control, discipline and so many more things. If you're not the gym type but want to be active I suggest going here. Sensei Gene is head of the U.S. IOGKF (International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do Federation). Kids classes...adult classes...a really great friendly place while being very structured.

I've been coming to Sparta Training Academy for about 3 weeks now. I trained in Aikido a lifetime…read moreago and being over 50 now I was a bit reluctant to jump into BJJ. I shouldn't have worried. Professor Devin was great and my first time I showed up for what I didn't realize was an intermediate/advanced class. Everyone in the class was great. I rolled with three different people, all of whom could have smashed me if they wanted to, but they worked with my lack of training. They didn't go "easy" on me but tempered their responses. STA has a fantastic kids program. I've watched the kids rolling before my class starts and they are enthusiastic and obviously having fun. I highly recommend STA.

This the best Jui Jitsu Academy. in North Idaho. Whether your just starting BJJ or have been…read moretraining for a long time this the place. Very family friendly, great kids classes for all ages. Adults programs are professional, challenging and foster a group culture of friendship and camaraderie.

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.

We have had such a positive experience with Mr. Tong at Warhorse. He is knowledgeable, dedicated,…read moreand truly invested in the kids he teaches. I especially appreciate the balance he strikes between making karate enjoyable and teaching the importance of hard work, focus, and respect. The kids know he cares about them, but they also know what he expects from them. That combination makes him a fantastic instructor and role model. I highly recommend him and Warhorse Karate Jiu Jitsu.

I cannot thank Mr Tong enough for the changes I have seen in my son. I have mentored and…read morevolunteered to help kids for over 30 years and I can truly say, he puts his whole heart into this studio. All of the kids look like they are having a fantastic time and all walk out a sweaty mess with smiles on their faces. My son is learning much more than karate, he is learning discipline, kindness and how to face adversity. Each time I sit by the windows and watch, I see a bunch of kids learning fantastic fighting skills, but also a way of life through a very capable and kind teacher. You can't do what he does and not love it, or love the kids in the class. Kudos to him and I cannot recommend him more if you are considering sending your child.

My family travels a lot and the first thing I look for is the GB classes around me to keep my son's…read moreprogress steady. This class is the best class we have been to in 5 states! I will compare every class I go to in the future to this one! The coaches are by far the best I've seen. Coach Eli and Coach Niki are extremely tentative to the kids and know exactly how to get them out of their shell. I can't rave enough about this school. It's what I'm going to miss most about leaving here. And did I mention, Professor Maeda's lineage? Wow. What are the chances? The Count Komo that gave Carlos Gracie Sr. His black belt!

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!