Martial arts school · Bozeman, MT · reviewed since 2021
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%87+47.5Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%77+5.4Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#54 of 76 art classesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 29%
4.8★★★★★61 Google reviews · 24 photos
95%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
SBG Bozeman - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts - Gym at a glance
Google reviewers rate SBG Bozeman 4.8 out of 5 based on 61 reviews, with the owner responding to 7 percent of them. Customers frequently praise the clean, spacious facility, knowledgeable coaching, and welcoming atmosphere for both adults and children. However, a pattern of low-star complaints highlights billing issues, specifically regarding continued charges after verbal cancellations and a refusal to issue refunds for unused memberships.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 61 reviews (95% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 61 Google reviews (58 with written comments, 6 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 7% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 26, 2026.
Service: Art Class serving Bozeman, Montana.
Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.
Score profile vs other art classes
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.
This companyArt Classes median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.SBG Bozeman - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts - Gym: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
87
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.SBG Bozeman - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts - Gym: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
86
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.SBG Bozeman - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts - Gym: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.SBG Bozeman - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts - Gym: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.SBG Bozeman - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts - Gym: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.SBG Bozeman - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts - Gym: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 73.B
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Star ratings
61 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars5895%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star35%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 58 written reviews
96%praise
Praise6696%
Complaints34%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude2942%
Would recommend2029%
Quality & results1319%
Communication34%
Honesty & trust23%
Speed & response11%
Price & value11%
What customers talk about
We read 58 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely made me feel like part of the team.”
“Now my youngest daughter is practicing at SBG and I would recommend it for anyone who wants their child to not only become stronger, tougher, more res…”
“Dropped in for a class while I was visiting and it was an amazing experience.”
“Basically any question you could have about a technique he already has a master plan to do it perfectly and can explain it really well.”
“Very responsive and helpful to drop in while visiting the Gallatin Valley.”
“Vary affordable.”
People customers mention
Ricky7 reviews
Aaron6 reviews
Jess3 reviews
Gus3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
DDanielle11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
My eldest daughter was one of their very first students when they opened here in Bozeman and got a lot of one on one coaching time with Coach Ricky. She now is 16 and just received her blue belt, and I can’t express my gratitude as a mother over how much love these Coaches and this community have poured into her…
JJosh6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
I was in town for a work trip and wanted to find a Jiu Jitsu school close to my hotel, and I’m so glad I found SBG Bozeman! From the moment I walked in, Coach Aaron and everyone at the academy made me feel incredibly welcome.
The facilities were amazing!!! They were clean, spacious, modern, and clearly built with…
GGrant4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Amazing gym with a great community! Coaches are very helpful and knowledgeable and care about your development. Check it out if you are in Bozeman!
TTameraLocal Guide · 18 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
First BJJ class in years and I had the absolute best time! I was nervous about jumping back into it, but the community here is incredible—so welcoming and focused on establishing great fundamentals. Loved the lesson on takedown defense into a guillotine choke. Learning from🥋head coach Ricky was awesome!
If you’ve…
BBrooks1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Dropped in for a class while I was visiting and it was an amazing experience. Super friendly gym with a great culture!
DDevyn5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Where do I even start? Clean facility, down to earth instructors, helpful front desk (Wyatt even gave me recommendations for activities to do in Bozeman while I was visiting), and great rolls. Whether you’re looking to get into BJJ or even just drop in, this is definitely the place in Bozeman. Until next time.
My eldest daughter was one of their very first students when they opened here in Bozeman and got a lot of one on one coaching time with Coach Ricky. She now is 16 and just received her blue belt, and I can’t express my gratitude as a mother over how much love these Coaches and this community have poured into her over the years. Special shoutouts to Coaches Ricky, Aaron, Jess, Jamie and Natasha who have nurtured my daughter as she has grown in jiujitsu and in her confidence. Now my youngest daughter is practicing at SBG and I would recommend it for anyone who wants their child to not only become stronger, tougher, more resilient and more confident, but cared for and loved by an authentic community.
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Josh Ornelas6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Josh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I was in town for a work trip and wanted to find a Jiu Jitsu school close to my hotel, and I’m so glad I found SBG Bozeman! From the moment I walked in, Coach Aaron and everyone at the academy made me feel incredibly welcome.
The facilities were amazing!!! They were clean, spacious, modern, and clearly built with the students and training experience in mind. Coach Aaron taught a great class, and the training partners were excellent. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely made me feel like part of the team.
Whether you’re a local or just visiting Bozeman, I highly recommend SBG Bozeman. Great instruction, amazing facilities, and an awesome community. I’ll definitely be back to train with Coach Aaron and the team!
Thank you for the hospitality!
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Grant Bedoya4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Grant has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
First BJJ class in years and I had the absolute best time! I was nervous about jumping back into it, but the community here is incredible—so welcoming and focused on establishing great fundamentals. Loved the lesson on takedown defense into a guillotine choke. Learning from🥋head coach Ricky was awesome!
If you’ve been on the fence about starting or coming back, this is your sign! Can't wait to be back on the mats.
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Brooks Stewart1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Brooks has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Where do I even start? Clean facility, down to earth instructors, helpful front desk (Wyatt even gave me recommendations for activities to do in Bozeman while I was visiting), and great rolls. Whether you’re looking to get into BJJ or even just drop in, this is definitely the place in Bozeman. Until next time.
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AC GianniLocal Guide · 50 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews AC has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I’ve been training BJJ at SBG Bozeman for just over 6 months now and can confidently say this is the best gym in Bozeman. If you’re looking for somewhere to learn or improve your jiujitsu in Bozeman this is the place to do it. The community is great and the coaches all have their own unique abilities to offer.
Coach Ricky is the most technically knowledgeable coach I’ve trained under. Basically any question you could have about a technique he already has a master plan to do it perfectly and can explain it really well. His focus on fundamentals makes classes easy for beginners but allows more experienced people to find new methods or tighten up technique.
Coach Aaron’s knowledge and experience with wrestling brings another important facet of jiujitsu to classes. His understanding of dynamic movement and top pressure has helped me improve my own wrestling more in the past 6 months than in the previous year or so of training. Now I don’t get scared when former high school wrestlers look at me at open mats.
The community here is super welcoming and friendly, every time you walk in someone is there to greet you. I’ve met a ton of great people here. It has been a great experience and I’d highly recommend anyone who’s thinking about trying jiujitsu to give it a try at SBG Bozeman.
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Gavin SoteloLocal Guide · 46 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Gavin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
SBG has been a great place for our daughter to learn bjj while making friends, but the best part is how the SBG coaching team takes the time and effort to incorporate real life skills for these young kids. Coach Jess and Coach Crosby lead by example and the kids respond well to that. Quality instruction is never going to be cheap, especially for kiddos, but in this case you get much more than what you pay for. We couldn't be happier with the decision to join SBG!
