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!

Outstanding Sensei with years of knowledge, and expertise. No shortcuts, structured approach and…read morefun! He breaks down and explains every single technique, so it's applicable in regards to your size or body physique. His classes are physically demanding, strict and fun at the same time. Sensei Gene is a Chief Instructor for International Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Federation in USA

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.

My son attends karate classes at War Horse and also celebrated his birthday there. He absolutely…read moreloves it and looks forward to his classes every week!

My boys have been coming here for a few months now, and it's been great so far. Both kids love…read morecoming to class, and they are amped up and completely dialed in for the entire session. It's wonderful to watch. Mr. Tong leads the group with a dynamic energy the kids really respond to, and the way he keeps things moving from one activity to the next speaks to long experience and facility working with kids. My oldest son in particular is a bit of a wild card, and, depending on the attitude of his teachers in school, is either "strong-willed" and "challenging" or frankly a burdensome pain in the butt. He gets into trouble fairly regularly, and has a cheeky attitude that can difficult to manage. He's genuinely sweet and wholesome, but ruled by wild energies that make his path in the modern world more difficult to navigate. I say all this because I've been so pleased and delighted by the attitude shift I've seen in him over just a few short months at Warhorse. Instruction focuses as much on character development and respect as martial arts. The belt system requires students to achieve milestones in character development, and parents have the power to either sign off on these advancements, or not. One of the early tasks was to complete chores and maintain self-care (cleaning and showering, putting things away etc.) "without being asked" which was incredible. My oldest no longer needed to be prodded and cajoled to do things, he started doing them in his own, not for fear of consequences (which he hardly cares about), but due to interest in getting that next belt! Fulfilling his character development! Both boys became actively interested in how to show respect to others and themselves. The transition has been remarkable. Warhorse has an app to communicate out events and updates, and let you know what equipment may be needed for the week. Mr. Tong is also very responsive via text. Parents are not allowed inside to watch, which I thought was unfortunate at first, but after having been in the dojo and speaking with Mr. Tong about this, I am very grateful for. Having been to several kids soccer games it makes sense that a big audience of parents in a small space would detract from the environment he's built inside, where the kids are dialed in to a single instructor. With that said, there's ample opportunity to watch from outside, which many parents do, and there's a little community vibe out there as well. Standing for long periods can be uncomfortable, so practical suggestion maybe wear good shoes or take rest breaks in your vehicle, or bug out and do some shopping nearby. Great location easy to get to in the Valley.