Self-confidence through self-defense training!
MOUNTAIN HOME'S ONLY IBJJF ACCREDITED ACADEMY
Qualified Instructors
Professor JP Guevarra's teaching style is detail-oriented, drawing from his extensive personal training and teaching experiences since beginning his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) journey in 2008. He earned his Black Belt in October 2020 under Professor Renan Vital.
Professor Renan Vital, a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a 4th-degree Black Belt in BJJ, a Judo Black Belt, a Capoeira instructor, and the founder of Vital Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in North Miami, Florida.
In 2015, while stationed in Sasebo, Japan, Professor JP successfully ran a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy, sharing the art with active military personnel and their dependents. During this time, he realized that after retiring from his career, he wanted to establish an academy in the United States.
In 2019, Professor JP relocated from Yokota Air Base in Tokyo, Japan, to Mountain Home, Idaho, to pursue a career with the Department of Defense. Living in the small town of Mountain Home, he found the absence of an authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy to be a challenge.
In August 2021, he decided to open his own academy in Mountain Home, Idaho. Since then, the Vital BJJ Team has become one of the most successful academies in the state of idaho.
In 2024, Professor JP made the decision to fully dedicate himself to his passion for Jiu-Jitsu, retiring early from his service to run the academy full-time. He now focuses on growing the academy and supporting his students.
Certifications and Qualifications:
- Instructors registered and certified by IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation)
- Academy registered and certified by IBJJF
- NCSI Background Check Completed
- SafeSport Training Completed
Professor JP’s Accomplishments:
2024 Idaho best finalist
2025 Idaho best statewide winner
2023 Mountain homes best (Martial art) 🏆
2024 Mountain homes best (Martial art) 🏆
IBJJF Competitions:
- IBJJF Boise Open – 🥇
- IBJJF Vegas Open – 🥈
- IBJJF San Jose Open –🥉
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam:
- Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Japan – 🥇
ADCC Competitions:
- ADCC Japan – 🥈
- ADCC Japan Absolute Division – 🥈
Grappling X:
- Grappling X San Diego – 🥈
Grappling Industries:
- Grappling Industries – 🥇🥈
- Grappling Industries Absolute Division – 🥇🥈
Boise United Federation:
- Boise United Federation – 🥇
Academy Championships:
Grappling Industries Team Championships:
- 🥉 (3rd Place)
- 🥈 (2nd Place) – 3x
AGF (American Grappling Federation) Team Championships 2024:
- Kids Gi – 2nd Place 🥈
- Kids No-Gi – 1st Place 🥇
- Adults Gi – 2nd Place 🥈
- Adults No-Gi – 1st Place 🥇
United Academy Championships:
- 2024 Boise United Team Championship – 🥇
- 2024 Utah United Team Championship – 🥇
- 2025 Boise United Team Championship – 🥈2x
Our Philosophy
Stronger Together
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a way of life that connects people. Jiu-jitsu initially spread from Japan to Brazil and now continues to spread to the farthest reaches of the globe.
Together we can do more and we are all united though Jiu Jitsu.
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes help with goal setting and completion
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training is a never ending journey and as such it keeps students motivated for improvement on many levels. Each movement conquered, technique learned, counter timing mastered, etc. represents the identification of a problem, the formation of a solution, the implementation of that solution and finally the accomplishment of a goal. This pattern is repeated many times throughout Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training.
Some other benefits of Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes include:
- Self-Defense
- Confidence
- Weight Loss
- Discipline
- Focus
- Excitement for a new, positive hobby
Kickboxing/Muay-Thai Class
Kickboxing/Muay-Thai Class
Our Muay Thai instructor, Coach Eric, is from Boise and travels to Mountain Home to teach both kids and adults classes in town.
Muay Thai is a striking martial art from Thailand, often called the "Art of Eight Limbs" because it uses punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes. It emphasizes powerful strikes, clinch fighting, and conditioning. Muay Thai is a key component of many modern fighters' training, especially in kickboxing and MMA. It has deep cultural roots in Thailand, with traditional rituals and ceremonies before fights.
Modern Studio
Kickboxing/Muay-Thai Class
Modern Studio
Located in Mountain home, Idaho we offer a safe space for all to train.
Our instructors/Black Belts and Academies are certified by International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation
https://ibjjf.com/certified-black-belts
https://ibjjf.com/registered-academies
Why does IBJJF/USBJJF require Background Checks?
Background check is one of the important actions taken by USBJJF/IBJJF to increase the safety of BJJ practitioners, academies and tournaments.
Sponsorship
Welcome to We Defy Foundation Scholarship
Jiu Jitsu fosters a sense of community that is generally missing in many veterans' lives. This program will provide the opportunity for you to connect with like minded warriors and rebuild a sense of brotherhood or sisterhood that has been missing.
The simple act of participating the sport of Jiu Jitsu fosters healthy living. Studies have shown that not only do you get in better shape, but alcoholism, PTSD, anxiety and depression are also curtailed through Jiu Jitsu.
We believe that in order to serve others, you must be able to serve yourself first. Through community and health, you begin to emerge a better person. And as a result, you are ready to serve others. We encourage our athletes to continue as Ambassadors and further the reach of the We Defy program.
Check We Defy webpage to learn more about a Veteran scholarship at www.wedefyfoundation.org. All veterans applying for scholarship must meet all We Defy criteria.
Guardian Project
We are now officially part of the Guardian Project! @guardiangym
We are proud to launch a program at our academy dedicated to helping underprivileged kids gain access to the life-changing benefits of Jiu-Jitsu. Our mission is to provide year-round stability and consistency, focusing not only on physical transformation, but also on building positive friendships, mentorship, integrity, and a safe environment during challenging times.
Any amount you can donate would be greatly appreciated.
DONATE: https://givebutter.com/mountainhome
Your support will directly help us create a stronger, healthier future for these children.
Thank you for believing in this mission and standing with us!
Contact Us
If you have questions about the opportunities available to you in our program, send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Vital Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1250 Sunset Strip, Mountain Home, ID, USA
Hours
Open today | 06:00 pm – 07:30 pm |
