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Spectre Jiu Jitsu
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Spectre Jiu Jitsu

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About

Spectre Jiu Jitsu in Boise offers comprehensive training across multiple martial arts disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, kickboxing, and karate. The gym is led by a team of experienced black belt instructors, with Derek Newton serving as Head Instructor and other notable coaches like Johnny Kowalski, Gustavo Rodrigues, John Laird, and Jake Durbin providing expert guidance. Members consistently note the facility's cleanliness and spacious layout, which accommodates classes of various sizes while ensuring everyone has a partner to work with.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members consistently praise the excellent coaching, particularly highlighting Derek Newton's instruction for both adults and children. They describe a welcoming atmosphere where newcomers feel encouraged and respected, with specific mention of women feeling safe in this male-dominated sport. Reviewers appreciate the patient, attentive coaches who work well with different age groups and skill levels, noting significant improvements in form even after just a few sessions. The gym receives high marks for its clean facility, good class sizes with available partners, and training that effectively balances fundamentals with more complex techniques.

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Montana Creger

2 months ago

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We recently signed up our son (7) for classes. There was a free offer to come try it…. so glad we did! Tuesday was our first night and it was so cool. Our son had a great time and was excited to join! Place is super clean. Great atmosphere. A good size class, everyone has a partner. Coaches are welcoming, experienced, kind & attentive. Our son’s second class was tonight and from Tuesday to tonight- there was already a significant change in his form! Awesome! Thanks!!!

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Harrisen Hagens

3 months ago

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Derek is an excellent coach—for both adults and kids. The group of guys is just spectacular too. Stoked that my boys and I all ended up here.

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Rixa Esmeralda

6 months ago

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I had been debating starting BJJ for some time now and I am thankful that I started with Spectre Jiu Jitsu. Derek and his team of trainers have been so welcoming and encouraging of this new journey of mine. As a woman, going into these male-dominated sports can always be nerve racking but everyone has been respectful and understanding. I look forward to growing and learning more. Thank you Spectre for creating a safe space for women to come and learn and feel confident.

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Chelsi Layton

3 months ago

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We came across a free trial ad on facebook for the jiujitsu class here and decided to try it since there was no obligation!! There were several different coaches, all being super patient and helpful with the different age levels of children and different levels of knowledge of the sport!! My son had an absolute blast!! We did try another free trial at another Jujitsu place after this class and he picked this one, So we will be signing up and attending these awesome classes😊

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Sean Enright

2 months ago

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Excellent group of sparring partners. They covered fundamental moves and more complex techniques in one class. Had plenty of people to roll with, I'm a bigger guy nice to roll with guys my size more work in one class than I could finish in a day.

Contact

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201 N Maple Grove Rd #130, Boise, ID 83704, USA

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Monday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM, 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Tuesday: 4:30 – 5:30 PM, 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM, 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Thursday: 4:30 – 5:30 PM, 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Sunday: 9:00 – 10:30 AM

groupCoaches & Instructors

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Johnny Kowalski

BJJ Instructor

Black belt

Primary black belt instructor at Spectre Jiu-Jitsu.

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Gustavo Rodrigues

Affiliate Professor

4th degree black belt in jiu jitsu

Founder of Gustavo Rodrigues Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Salt Lake City. Began training in Brazil in 1995 under Master Elcio Figueiredo. Early mentor to Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida.

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Derek Newton

Head Instructor

2nd degree black belt

Founder of Spectre Jiu-Jitsu in 2019. Head instructor of the academy.

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John Laird

BJJ Instructor

Black belt

Primary black belt instructor at Spectre Jiu-Jitsu.

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Jake Durbin

BJJ Instructor

Black belt

Co-founder and primary black belt instructor at Spectre Jiu-Jitsu.