SOMA Jiu-jitsu Academy - Rexburg, ID

What an amazing weekend.

Professor Matt Strack shared a wealth of knowledge, from technical details to concepts that will impact our training for years to come. The mats were packed, the energy was high, and our students left with new tools to improve their jiu-jitsu.

We’re grateful for everyone who came out and helped make this seminar a success. Events like this are what make our academy special.

Enjoy some highlights from the weekend!

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👻 Ghost in the Dojo 👻

Our Porcupines class (ages 4–6) had a blast playing Ghost in the Dojo today! Kids worked on grips, movement, teamwork, and listening skills while having tons of fun. 💪🤝

Jiu-Jitsu at this age helps build confidence, coordination, self-defense skills, and great character — all through play and movement.

Love seeing this class grow and our coaches pouring into these kids every week 🙌

Crucible 2 was one for the books 🔥

This weekend we put our students through real scenario-based self-defense situations—and they showed up in a big way. The turnout was incredible, the energy was high, and the grit on the mats was undeniable. This is what growth looks like.

Huge congratulations to everyone who earned a belt promotion on Saturday 👊 Well deserved and hard fought. Proud of this team and the work they continue to put in every day.

More to come… 💥

Midday and the mats are FULL. 🔥

Our noon class is proof—you’re not too busy to train. With a flexible schedule and strong attendance right in the middle of the day, there’s always a time that works for you.

Right now, the focus is sharp: competition prep.
High pace rounds, intentional drilling, and a room full of people pushing each other to the next level.

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to start… this is it.
No excuses. Just progress. 👊

DODGEBALL DOJO WAS A BLAST! 🥋🔥
Saturday was full of laughs, teamwork, and nonstop fun. It was awesome seeing our students come together and just enjoy being kids.
But Dodgeball Dojo isn’t just about dodgeball — it’s something our students earn.
To attend, they practiced their jiu-jitsu at home and worked on the character attribute of Compassion (仁 – Jin) from the samurai code of Bushido.
Over the last two months, here’s what that looked like in real life:
• One student apologized after having an argument with her brother.
• Another asked her mom to start bringing extra food to school for a friend who often goes without.
• A teacher shared that one of our students noticed a classmate struggling academically and chose to quietly help him after finishing her own work instead of taking free time.
• One student reached out to a family member who recently received a difficult medical diagnosis.
• Another helped his pregnant mom grocery shop and push the cart because she hasn’t been feeling well.
This is the kind of work that inspires us.
We are incredibly proud of these kids — not just for how they perform on the mats, but for who they are becoming off of them.
Jiu-jitsu builds confidence and self-defense skills. But more importantly, it sharpens character. It teaches leadership. It builds compassion.
And this group is living proof that what we practice on the mats carries into real life. 💛🥋

From Juniors to Youth to Adults 🥋
This week’s seminar with Professor Jared Emfield showed just how much our team has grown.
Not just in size — but in the quality of people on the mats. Hard-working, respectful, and committed to getting better together.
Proud of this team. 👊

🔥 JiuJitsu Convergence was NEXT LEVEL 🔥
This past Saturday we brought 3 teams together under one roof and spent hours sparring, learning, and pushing each other. No egos—just great rolls, different styles, and a shared love for Jiu Jitsu.
Events like this are exactly why the Jiu Jitsu community is special. Iron sharpens iron, and everyone left better than they arrived. Huge respect and gratitude to all the teams and athletes who showed up and brought the energy. 🙏
This won’t be the last one… 👀
More convergence to come.