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Elite Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Pocatello, Idaho
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Open mat open-mat randori sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule idahobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 208-589-4215
Hours
| Monday | 7–9 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7–9 pm |
| Friday | 7:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“After warm-ups we're done Mark took over and introduced me as a guest and across 22 states and 3 countries this was the first time I got a round of applause for visiting.”
“Mark Massey and the guys/gals/kids at Elite Jiu-jitsu Academy are top notch.”
Other martial arts here
“The people training in the gym have always seemed friendly and polite, helping each other with personal goals in Jiu-jitsu.”
What members say
“Mark Massey is a great instructor who doesn't just teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“After warm-ups we're done Mark took over and introduced me as a guest and across 22 states and 3 countries this was the first time I got a round of applause for visiting.”
“Coach Ramos and the team were very welcoming and Professor Massey was very responsive to my inquiry about dropping in.”
“He teaches the technique and the character skills that should always accompany martial arts training.”
“It has helped restore and build his confidence and self esteem.”
From the reviews
Started last year at 47 best decision I ever made! Great family atmosphere and awesome classes!
Elite jiu jitsu opened their doors for me on a recent visit for work to the salt lake city area. In my quest to grapple in all fifty states I drove up on a Monday night and joined a family class.
Head instructor Mark Massey is a top notch teacher. He expects the best from his students, and gives them the same. He teaches the technique and the character skills that should always accompany martial arts training. His students and team are a reflection of a philosophy he has been teaching for more than 25 years.
Mark Massey and the guys/gals/kids at Elite Jiu-jitsu Academy are top notch. Friendly environment with a solid curriculum structure. Large mat size with plenty of locker room space. The school has a strong Judo tradition/background incorporated into their Bjj. Would recommend this school to anyone in the area.
New to judo? Start at Elite Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Elite Jiu-Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never stepped on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and sensei scale the intensity to you. Second, you'll start by learning to fall safely (ukemi) — reputable dojos build fundamentals (breakfalls, grips, a first throw and some groundwork) for weeks, live randori eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps everyone safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and remember to bow in and show respect (rei). Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first judo class at Elite Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
