Idahome Jiu-Jitsu

Ryan Chroninger is a 1st Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Professor Sam Campanella (208 Jiu-Jitsu/TruJitsu), earning his black belt in September 2022.
A Caldwell, Idaho native, Ryan began his grappling journey as a youth wrestler before going on to serve in the U.S. Army and Idaho Army National Guard. Over the course of his military career, he completed all four levels of the Modern Army Combatives Program and served as a Drill Sergeant, where he instructed combatives to Soldiers in Basic Training and beyond.
Ryan has trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2006, earning his blue and purple belts under Professor Keith Owen (Team Rhino Gracie Jiu-Jitsu) and his brown and black belts under Professor Sam Campanella.
In 2024, he founded Idahome Jiu-Jitsu with a mission to bring high-quality training, discipline, and community to Caldwell and the surrounding area. With over 28 years of military service, Ryan continues to teach, mentor, and lead both on and off the mat.

Alex “RC” Chroninger is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt under Professor Ryan Chroninger and brings a strong foundation in both grappling and athletic performance.
He began wrestling at a young age and earned District Champion honors at West Middle School in Nampa, Idaho. Alex transitioned into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu during high school and continued his training while attending college in Houston, Texas.
In addition to his training, Alex is a certified personal trainer and has coached athletes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and mixed martial arts. His coaching style focuses on building confidence, technical skill, and overall athletic development for students of all experience levels.

My name is Johnny Fuller, and I live in Nampa, Idaho with my family. We’ve called this incredible place home for the past five years, and we absolutely love it.

My jiu jitsu journey began back in 2006. Since then, I’ve trained extensively in gi and no-gi jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA. Over the years, I’ve competed in countless jiu jitsu matches, stepped into the ring for 3 Muay Thai bouts, fought in 10 pankration matches, and had the privilege of competing in 2 professional MMA fights. I’ve trained with more than five different jiu jitsu academies across my journey, each one contributing to the depth of knowledge I now bring to the mat.

Today, I’m proud to be a part of the Idahome Jujitsu family. Ryan is an outstanding person and coach, and I’m honored to support him as we grow this school and community together.

My passion is helping students build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of jiu jitsu while developing skills that will serve them for life—on and off the mat. In my classes, you can expect a focus on body movement, control, repetition, and a whole lot of high-level technique.

If you’re looking for a team that trains hard, respects one another, and has a great time doing it, I hope to see you out on the mat soon.

Helio Chroninger is a 4-stripe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu White Belt under Professor Ryan Chroninger and serves as an assistant instructor and content creator at Idahome Jiu-Jitsu in Caldwell, Idaho.
In addition to his work on the mats, Helio plays a key role in showcasing the academy’s culture and community through digital content, helping grow awareness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, youth programs, and martial arts in Caldwell.
In 2025, Helio earned national recognition within the gym by winning a team competition that awarded him a VIP trip to Las Vegas to attend UFC BJJ 3 live at the UFC APEX, representing Idahome Jiu-Jitsu on a larger stage.
Helio is also an ALD survivor and embodies resilience, determination, and perseverance. His journey is a powerful example that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone, and that challenges can be transformed into strength and purpose. Through his presence on and off the mat, Helio inspires others to build confidence, stay committed, and pursue their goals—no matter the obstacles. Issac

Isaac Tijerina is the head coach and owner of Time and Distance Muay Thai in Caldwell, Idaho. Born and raised in Caldwell, Isaac has over 20 years of training experience and more than 10 years of coaching experience. His background includes amateur competition in MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai, along with professional Muay Thai experience competing in high-level organizations such as Lion Fight Muay Thai.

Dedicated to helping students grow both mentally and physically, Isaac works with all experience levels — from beginners looking to improve confidence and fitness to athletes preparing for competition. His coaching philosophy is centered around discipline, consistency, teamwork, and helping every student reach their individual goals, no matter how big or small.

Isaac believes everyone can benefit from learning self-defense and strives to create an environment where students feel challenged, supported, and motivated to improve every day. Through Time and Distance Muay Thai and its partnership with Idahome Jiu-Jitsu, he continues building a strong community focused on growth, respect, and real martial arts development.