Join Our Unique Baby Rhinos Program for 3 to 4-Year-Olds! Introduce your young child to the amazing benefits of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with our Baby Rhinos program! Designed specifically for 3 to 4-year-olds, this program helps children get comfortable on the mats and build a solid foundation for their future in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Our fun and safe games teach children how to move their bodies while introducing them to the fundamentals of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Through this engaging approach, your child will improve their balance, coordination, and body awareness. They'll also build confidence, discipline, and social skills. We’re offering a free trial class on January 7th, 2025 (Tuesday) at 5:00 PM before our next 6-week session January 9th. Classes are held on Thursdays at 5:45 PM for 6 weeks. Sometimes your little one might have a hard time getting on the mat. A parent can get on the mat the first class if needed but the goal is to have parents sit back and relax in the parent area while their kiddos have fun on the mat! To enroll your child in the upcoming session and reserve their spot for the free trial class, click "Book 1st Class" at the top right of the page, email us at [email protected], or text the studio at 208-846-9119. Once they turn 4.5 to 5 years old, they can move up to our Lil Rhinos program!

Welcome to our Lil Rhinos program, specifically tailored for young ones ages 4.5-6! As a parent, you're always looking for opportunities that enrich your child's life, and that's exactly what we offer. Our Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes go beyond the basics of martial arts, providing a nurturing space where your little one can learn invaluable self-defense techniques. But it's so much more than just self-defense; it's a foundation for life. Imagine your child, brimming with confidence, not just on the mat but in every aspect of their life. Our program emphasizes physical development, focusing on strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance. This not only aids in their motor skill enhancement but also in developing a keen sense of body awareness. We invite you and your little one to join Team Rhino with a two-week trial. The first class will be one-on-one with an instructor explaining what Jiu-Jitsu is, work on basic techniques and then they will take three more classes with the Lil Rhinos students. If you feel you four year old is old enough for our Lil Rhinos program, please reach out to Team Rhino to discuss your options.

Team Rhino's Gracie Jiu-Jitsu program offers a range of benefits that make it a preferred choice for parents when it comes to enrolling their children. One primary reason is addressing instances of bullying that can significantly impact a child's self-esteem. Unlike traditional organized sports, where not all children may feel comfortable participating, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu provides a unique avenue for physical activity without the pressure of sitting on the sidelines, waiting for their turn. Through Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, children can engage in physical exercise in a supportive environment that emphasizes skill development and personal growth rather than competition. This approach helps children build confidence and self-esteem as they progress in their training. As students gain proficiency in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu techniques under the guidance of our experienced instructors, they become eligible to join our Advanced Crash classes, further enhancing their skills and confidence.

What sets Team Rhino’s program apart? Here are some key features: Customized Introduction: We provide a personalized introduction to our program, where you'll receive one-on-one attention to familiarize yourself with our program's structure, grappling safety, and fundamental techniques. Emphasis on Safety: Ensuring the safety of our students is our top priority. Before engaging in live grappling and attending open mats, participation in the mandatory orientation class is required. Progressive Learning: Our curriculum is designed in a sequential manner, consisting of sets of drills. This approach helps you retain the techniques better and enables you to apply them effectively during grappling sessions. Structured Advancement: Team Rhino follows a structured curriculum for all belt levels, guaranteeing consistent criteria for promotion and clear expectations for progression. Tailored Classes: To cater to individual needs, our classes are divided into three levels - beginners (White belts/Green belts), intermediate (Blue Belts), and advanced (Purple Belt and higher). Each level has dedicated instructors who focus on delivering the specific curriculum for that particular belt level. Team Rhinos Wednesday night classes are No-Gi classes which means MMA Shorts and Rash-guard for class attire. This class is for all adult students.

Law enforcement Jiu-Jitsu training is a specialized program designed to equip officers with the skills and techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to enhance their ability to handle physical confrontations safely and effectively. This training focuses on leveraging takedowns and restraints, positional control, submission techniques, weapon retention, arrest and handcuffing, defensive tactics, and scenario-based training. As a former law enforcement officer and the creator of the Idaho POST Academy’s first ground control curriculum, the late Professor Keith Owen was passionate about teaching police officers and increasing the odds that they return safely to their families. He believed the world would be safer if every police officer could earn at least a Jiu-Jitsu blue belt. Team Rhino Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is proud to offer this program to local law enforcement officers in line with that tradition. In the near future, this program will meet Idaho POST Academy standards for Arrest Techniques/Defensive Tactics (ARCON) hours and Jiu-Jitsu ranking. This is a FREE Class every Monday and Friday at 7:00 AM for all LEO officers in the Treasure Valley. LEO officers MUST register on the website for their first class. If you are not able to please text the studio (208) 846-9119