About Us
Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu Idaho Falls
Ralph Gracie Idaho Falls opened its first gym location three years ago under Ralph Gracie Black Belt Troy Lockwood. Troy received his black belt directly from Ralph Gracie after training over thirteen years in Modesto, CA under First Generation Ralph Gracie Black Belt Paul Mendoza, and training with Ralph Gracie himself in San Francisco.
Under the Ralph Gracie lineage, Troy has brought Gracie Jiu Jitsu to Idaho Falls to share the best BJJ technique directly from the pioneers of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Ralph Gracie Idaho Falls offers adult classes 6 evenings a week, early morning adult class three times a week, and kids class three times a week. Please see the Schedule for more info. We welcome all ages and abilities.
Our Lineage
The Ralph Gracie Legacy
Mitsuyo Maeda
The root of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Maeda passed his knowledge of Kodokan Judo ground fighting to Carlos Gracie, planting the seed for what would become BJJ.
Carlos & Helio Gracie
The founders of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. They refined and adapted Maeda's teachings, focusing on leverage and technique.
Ralph Gracie
The "Pitbull." Known for his aggressive style and unyielding pressure, Ralph Gracie brought his family's art to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Idaho Falls Academy
Bringing the authentic, uncompromised Ralph Gracie standard to Idaho Falls. Building resilience and character in a supportive community environment.
Our Coaches
Dedicated to your growth
Troy Lockwood
Head Black Belt Instructor
Troy Lockwood is the head instructor and black belt at Ralph Gracie Idaho Falls. He began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2007 in Modesto, California, training under Paul Mendoza, a longtime black belt under Ralph Gracie. Throughout his development, Troy also trained extensively under Ralph Gracie, learning directly from one of the most respected figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After more than a decade of dedicated training, Troy was awarded his black belt by Ralph Gracie in 2019. His technical, pressure-based style is the product of years spent training alongside some of the West Coast’s most accomplished jiu-jitsu practitioners, giving him experience with high-level competitors and instructors throughout the Ralph Gracie association and beyond. In 2022, Troy and his family relocated to Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he founded Ralph Gracie Idaho Falls later that year. His mission is to provide world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction while building a strong, welcoming community rooted in discipline, respect, and technical excellence. Troy is committed to helping every student—from complete beginners to seasoned competitors—develop exceptional fundamentals, effective self-defense skills, and the confidence that comes through consistent training. His goal is to carry on the Ralph Gracie lineage by providing authentic, high-level instruction while fostering an academy where students can grow both on and off the mats.
Brian Cavillo
Brown Belt Instructor
Originally from Northern California, Brian Cavillo brings years of experience in both Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Ralph Gracie Idaho Falls. After relocating to Idaho Falls in 2022, Brian joined the team to share his passion and knowledge with the local martial arts community. Brian’s training roots come from respected programs including Gracie Fighter Manteca and Gracie Fighter Stockton, where he developed a strong foundation in both striking and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Known for his technical approach and attention to detail, Brian emphasizes the importance of mastering fundamentals—helping students build confidence, sharpen technique, and develop a well-rounded skill set both on the feet and on the ground. His coaching style is patient, technical, and rooted in the belief that strong fundamentals create lasting success in martial arts.
Midiam Lockwood
Brown Belt Instructor
A brown belt out of Ralph Gracie Modesto, Midiam developed her game under Paul Mendoza and Danny Oseguera, bringing a pressure-heavy style built through years of hard training. Coming from a school where she was one of the few women consistently on the mats, her gritty smash-pass game was forged by training with and challenging mostly male training partners. In her kids program, Midiam focuses on building strong foundations through games, tasks, and movement-based learning that help students naturally connect the building blocks of Jiu-Jitsu. Her goal is to create a detailed understanding of how techniques work together, while keeping classes fun, engaging, and effective. Confidence. Discipline. Fundamentals. Community. Bring your kids to experience authentic Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and learn from an instructor who leads by example every single day. “Come train with us at Ralph Gracie Idaho Falls. And remember… don’t cross your feet”
Rion Lockwood
Brown Belt Instructor
Rion Lockwood is a dedicated Brown Belt instructor under Troy Lockwood and Ralph Gracie, bringing years of mat experience and a passion for teaching to Ralph Gracie Idaho Falls. Originally from Modesto, Rion began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at just 8 years old at Ralph Gracie Modesto under Paul Mendoza and the Ralph Gracie system, building a strong technical foundation from an early age. Known as a well-rounded grappler, Rion strongly believes in the power of fundamentals—focusing on precision, repetition, and drilling techniques until they become second nature. His teaching style emphasizes discipline, consistency, and attention to detail, helping students build confidence and lasting skills on the mats. Rion currently teaches: • Monday evenings at 6:30 PM • Tuesday & Wednesday mornings at 6:30 AM His goal is simple: help every student sharpen their fundamentals, grow their confidence, and become the best version of themselves through Jiu-Jitsu.