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Adult & Youth BJJ · Hailey, Idaho

Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Hailey, ID — Train on Idaho's Largest Mat

Learn to stay calm and in control when someone bigger is on top of you. Your first class is free.

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API offers adult and youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Hailey, Idaho, taught by Lee Anderson, a black belt with 30+ years of experience who trained directly with the Gracie family. Classes run [CLASS SCHEDULE] on the largest grappling mat in the state.

Your coach

Three Decades of Jiu-Jitsu in One Valley

  • Began training with the Gracie family around 1988.
  • U.S. Open jiu-jitsu champion.
  • Veteran of King of the Cage, Gladiator Challenge, and Extreme Fighting.
  • Opened his first Hailey academy in the 1990s and has taught here ever since.
Meet the Coaches

Fundamentals

Start here. You learn how to move, how to stay safe, and the handful of positions that everything else is built on. Slow, clear, and repeatable.

Adult BJJ

Gi and no-gi training for adults of every level. Drill technique, then apply it in controlled live rounds at whatever pace fits your body that day.

Kids BJJ

Confidence, discipline, and real self-defense skills — grouped by age and size. Minimum ages: Kids jiu-jitsu starts at age 5. For kids boxing and kickboxing, meet with our coaches and we'll place your child in the right group.

Competition Training

For members who want to test themselves on the tournament circuit. [PLACEHOLDER]

No surprises

What to Expect at Your First Jiu-Jitsu Class

  1. 1

    Show up 10 minutes early

    Wear athletic clothes — shorts and a t-shirt are perfect. No gi needed for your trial.

  2. 2

    Meet your coach

    Tell us your goals and any injuries. We'll set your starting point before you step on the mat.

  3. 3

    Warm up and drill

    You'll learn movement basics and one or two techniques broken into simple pieces.

  4. 4

    Practice with a partner

    You'll drill with a training partner at a controlled pace. Nobody is trying to beat you.

  5. 5

    Talk it through

    We answer your questions, explain what's next, and help you pick a schedule that fits.

Which is right for you?

Jiu-Jitsu vs. Kickboxing — Which Should I Start With?

Start with jiu-jitsu if...

You want control, leverage, and self-defense that works close up. It's low-impact on the head, technical, and rewards patience — great if you're coming back from years off.

Start with kickboxing if...

You want conditioning fast, you like standing striking, and you want to hit pads hard. Many members do both — free class first, then decide.

Kickboxing Classes in Hailey

Answers

Jiu-Jitsu in Hailey — Common Questions

Recover after class

Train hard, then recover like an athlete

Cold plunge tubs, a traditional sauna, an infrared sauna, and red light therapy sit steps from the mat. Walk out feeling better than you walked in.

Recovery Zone in Hailey

Your first jiu-jitsu class is free.

Tell us your goals and we'll put you in the right class this week.

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Or call us at (208) 886-5646 — 101 N Main St, Hailey, ID 83333

Proudly serving Hailey, Bellevue, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Carey, and all of Blaine County, Idaho.