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MOUNTAIN HOME'S ONLY IBJJF ACCREDITED ACADEMY
Qualified Instructors
Professor JP Guevarra is known for his highly detail-oriented teaching style, developed through over 17 years of training and teaching experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His journey began in 2008, when he trained No-Gi and MMA under legendary Pancrase fighter Kiuma Kunioku in Tokyo, Japan.
While serving with the Department of Defense, Professor JP’s career required frequent relocation, allowing him to train with a wide range of talented practitioners worldwide. This exposure refined both his technical skill and his ability to adapt and connect with students of all levels and backgrounds.
Professor JP is also an active Jiu-Jitsu competitor, having tested his skills across the United States, Japan, and at some of the most prestigious tournaments in the world, including: IBJJF Master Worlds
, Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, ADCC Japan Trials and multiple IBJJF Open Championships
After returning to the U.S., he began formal Gi training under Professor Renan Vital in 2014 and earned his Black Belt in October 2020.
As the Head Instructor of Vital Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Professor JP continues to impact his students both on and off the mats. His leadership, passion, and commitment to excellence have helped shape the positive, family-oriented culture that Vital BJJ is known for today.
🇧🇷 Professor Renan Vital – Founder of Vital Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Professor Renan Vital, a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a 4th-degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a Black Belt in Judo, and a Capoeira instructor. He is the founder of Vital Brothers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in North Miami, Florida.
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🌍 Journey to Vital BJJ Mountain Home
In 2016, while stationed in Sasebo, Japan, Professor JP established a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for active-duty military personnel and their families. During this time, he discovered his deeper purpose—to bring authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to communities in the United States after his service.
In 2019, he transferred from Yokota Air Base in Tokyo to Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho to continue his DOD career. Finding a lack of true BJJ instruction in the region, he set out to change that.
By August 2021, Vital Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy officially opened its doors in Mountain Home, Idaho. What began as a vision quickly grew into one of Idaho’s most successful academies, known for its strong technical foundation, welcoming culture, and competitive success.
In 2024, Professor JP made the life-changing decision to retire early from government service to dedicate himself full-time to Jiu-Jitsu. Today, he focuses on expanding the academy, mentoring students, and growing the Vital Brothers legacy throughout Idaho and beyond.
✅ Certifications & Qualifications
All Vital BJJ instructors and academies are certified by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF).
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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.
Kickboxing/Muay-Thai Class
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
Located in 1250 Sunset strip, Mountain Home, Idaho, we offer a safe and welcoming space for everyone to train. Our facility features nearly 3,000 square feet of mat space, providing plenty of room for students of all levels to learn, roll, and grow together.