Alliance Jiu Jitsu Boise
About
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Boise offers comprehensive training across multiple martial arts disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and karate. The gym is led by a team of highly credentialed instructors, featuring 7th-degree coral belt Alexandre "Gigi" Paiva as head coach and founder, along with world-class athletes like IBJJF World Champion Victor Genovesi. Members consistently praise the professional instruction, clean facility, and welcoming environment that caters to all skill levels from beginners to competitors.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the high-quality instruction, particularly highlighting Professor Victor's world-class coaching and attention to technical details. They describe the facility as clean and professional, with a welcoming atmosphere that makes all skill levels feel comfortable. Reviewers emphasize the family-friendly environment, safe training practices, and supportive community that keeps members engaged. Specific mentions include Victor's hospitality for drop-ins, the curriculum for children, and the gym's ability to maintain enthusiasm for the sport even among long-time practitioners.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Andrew Gedman
9 months ago
I got to train here at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Boise while on a family vacation. Victor was super hospitable and the class was ran very professionally. Great instruction and great training.
Juan Mendoza
11 months ago
So many great things to say about Alliance Boise and Professor Victor! The instruction is top notch, the facility is clean, and everyone is very welcoming. Learning from an IBJJf World Champion is special! Whether you are a hobbyist, a competitor, or someone who wants to learn a new martial arts for yourself or kids, I would highly recommend Professor Victor/Alliance Boise!
Rusty Arrington
2 years ago
I frequently train when I’m in Boise for board meetings and seminars. Usually I’m on the west side where I train at the Eagle location. However, when I’m staying downtown or on the east side I drop in here. I really appreciate Victor’s instruction and insight. Rolling with him is next level. It reminds me of when my wrestling coach in high school would bring his Olympian friends to town to train us. Victor is a world class athlete of that caliber.
Evan Stewart
6 months ago
Alliance Boise is a great place to train. The instructors are very welcoming and supportive and super knowledgeable in jiu jitsu. I am very happy to be learning from them and the people that train there are great as well. I highly recommend it!
David Dickman
2 months ago
I’ve trained jiu jitsu for 10 years now, and for the past year I’ve been training with Professor Victor at Alliance Boise. I’m 40 years old. I still love this sport as much as ever and Alliance Boise gets the credit for that! It gives me a great community, keeps me in shape, and the constant fun of learning new things. Alliance Boise works perfectly for me. The academy is clean, the training environment safe, and you get high-level black belt instruction. The culture is fantastic and it’s genuinely family friendly too. After training at different gyms over the years, I was looking for instructors who really notice the small details and help fix even tiny things in your technique. That’s exactly what I found here. Professor Victor and the team are great at spotting those little improvements, no matter what skill level you’re at. If you’re a parent looking for a place for your kids, I recommend Alliance Boise without hesitation. The curriculum and teaching method are excellent, and all the kids coaches are outstanding. The environment is welcoming and fun. Just schedule a trial class. You’ll see respectful kids training together, and with time your child can grow into a talented athlete here. For adults, it’s never too late to start. The most important thing is finding a safe place where you won’t get hurt. I’ve trained and visited a lot of academies and Alliance Boise is by far the safest one I’ve found. They work with you no matter your age, athletic background, or fitness level. There are several good jiu jitsu schools in the Treasure Valley, but my top recommendation is Alliance Boise (and their Eagle location too). Thank you Professor Victor and the whole Alliance Boise team. You’ve built something special.
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Alexandre "Gigi" Paiva
Head Coach / Founder
7th-degree coral belt
One of the Alliance founders. Began training in 1983, earned black belt in 1991. Known for technical mastery and family-centered leadership.
Lunna Vieira
Instructor
Black Belt
Victor Genovesi
Instructor
Black Belt - 3rd degree
Daniela Genovesi
Instructor
Black Belt - 6th degree
Antonio Genovesi
Instructor
Purple Belt
Lucas Machado de Oliveira
Instructor
Black Belt - 2nd degree
Alexandre Paiva Genovesi
Instructor
7th-degree coral belt