Gracie Barra South Boise Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense

Gracie Barra South Boise Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense operates at 8958 W Ardene St in Boise, Idaho. Opened in November 2021, the academy provides Brazilian jiu-jitsu and personal protection education as part of the worldwide Gracie Barra martial arts network. The instructional team is headed by Professor Jason Kremer, an active duty member of the Idaho Army National Guard who began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2005 and received a black belt from Professor John Kiburis. Professor Kremer is also a formally trained and certified U.S. Army Combatives instructor. The coaching staff includes brown belt coach Eric Paz, a former deputy with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office who serves as program director. Coaches guide students through positional control, escapes, and submission holds. The Boise academy organizes classes into age-appropriate and skill-based tracks. Curriculum offerings include Jiu Jitsu All Classes, Jiu Jitsu for Kids, and Self Defense for Women, with structured sessions for children, teens, and adults building fitness, confidence, and practical self-defense proficiency.