Idaho Shaolin Center is a great school. Master John is a wonderful teacher- Friendly, approachable…read moreand knowledgeable! Classes are fun, and friendly but also very focused! Like many, I came to the school to learn Tai Chi after many years in a hard style and expected to stay for about six months tops... 4 years later I am still here, learning so much regarding the Chinese internal styles and loving it!

Looking for a place to study authentic open hand and weapon form Shaolin Kung Fu? This is it in…read moreBoise proper. I studied here years ago and my husband still trains with the talented and warm Master Jon. The instructor has decades of training under his belt and is a fair and skilled teacher. He makes students comfortable with their skill level and encourages them to be their best. Stop in and chat with Master Jon. He can fill you in on class times and classes geared specifically for kids. There are all internal arts options like Tai Chi. Highly recommended!

As a beginner and totally new to martial arts, I have to give major props to the guys and gals at…read moreThe PIT. Walking into my first fitness kickboxing class, I was, at best, unsure. I've never trained in any discipline of martial arts, so I was pretty nervous. The atmosphere of the gym is nonjudgmental and very welcoming. The coaches have everyone's best interests at heart and do an amazing job at making sure you're learning in a good environment. I don't have any little ones, but I've heard from numerous people that their kids classes are just as top-notch as the adult ones. Although it's a small gym with only one mat, the togetherness of the group makes it work. I plan to train with these fine people for many years to come. If you have any inkling of trying martial arts out, go here.

I've trained here for 6 months to know that the owners rip off and waste their students time. They…read morecharge around 300 dollars a month to go through a kickboxing program in order to start sparring but at the same time they force you to go through a belt system which is fine if you are a beginner. But if you have previous experience from other gyms this not the place as they wont let you spar right away do to this lame belt system rules. When I simply asked why they dont let people spar right away they quickly got mad and rudely raised their voice at me saying you need to be orange belt or whatever. They also dont let you train with the mma fighters even if you are experienced because apparently you are not good enough to train with them which sounds like narcissism and bad egos. They will also ban you for cross training between them and any other gym as they did with me because of their self centered egos not getting the attention they want.I also used to run a martial arts club in which I dont anymore and not an actual business in which sophie and cruz had an issue with for some reason and banned me for it saying I stole their students which is not even true and they went as far spreading this lie around town trying to make me look bad like a bunch of gossipers. Another lame thing about this gym is that they make you clean their mats after class even though your paying them $300 dollars of your hard earned money to them, and if you dont do it you get yelled at by cruz and sophie. Yeah not cool and overall very unwelcoming and just bad vibes and egos all around.

Such an amazing place to learn and feel safe. Sensi Tyson seems to have boundless knowledge about…read moremartial Arts and couldnt be more welcoming. If you are looking to get fit while​ learning to defend yourself? I strongly suggest you give BSSD a chance.​

Sensei Tyson really loves what he does and the kids respond with such enthusiasm! The obstacle…read morecourses, self defense drills and weapons training really give them all the opportunity to find their passion as they grow and develop into responsible and disciplined young adults.

The sweet teacher was so kind! Add an old fat gramma going in to check it out, he treated me and my…read moregrandkids like I was tomorrow's warrior! He was patient and kind. Thank you!!

From the owner: Back to school! Now it the time to enroll your 4-6 year old in the Little Ninja Program. 2…read moreclasses a week for $75/month. Come check us out. First week trial is free and required. We want to ensure we are a good fit to your child!

We have been taking our son here for the past 6 months and I would recommend a Jiu-Jitsu class to…read moreany parent struggling with a child that needs either 1) a little help with channeling energy or 2) a little help with confidence. I think this particular martial art does an excellent job at addressing both of these areas. For our family, it has personally shown how perseverance and hard work can pay off, which has allowed our son to be so proud of himself for his accomplishments; and in turn us proud of him. Yes, he is still a silly 6 year old; but he has become more aware of the choices he makes and knows instantly if they were good or bad. We have seen marked improvement in his behavior both at school and home. Mr. Keith and his other instructors are patient and fair; strict but caring individuals. They are able to make learning a martial art fun for a 5-6 year old, yet teach them the fundamentals behind the sport. Belts are earned, never given out just because. The Little Rhinos class is great for both girls and boys. I do wish the class was a bit longer, as I feel sometimes by the time they get the sillies out and get focused on grappling time is up for the day. However, it is also obvious 5-6 year olds can have short attention spans. So I can understand the decision to only make it 30 minutes. On a side note, they will advance your child into the next class which is 45 minutes when they feel the are ready. They do offer classes for all ages, not just the youngsters. So if you once practiced the sport but fell away from it. Or have never tried and would like to start; they have a class for you. I also know they frequently run specials as a way for you to let your child try out the classes for a month or so, before you commit to sticking with it. Something I really appreciated after trying other sports with our son that were a total flop. They are located in the Albertson's strip mall on the corner of Meridian Road and Fairview. Most of us park behind the building, as parking is a little more convenient than in the front with all the other business patrons to that area.

I don't know how this place doesn't have more reviews. It is easily the best place in the valley to…read morelearn Jiu Jitsu. My two sons are 11, and 9 and we came in cold to this place. No martial arts experience . Nothing. They have a way of teaching kids that is superior to anything else Ive seen or heard about. This is not a jungle gym. It's a place to learn the best defensive martial art in the world. It's in a huge, clean studio where parents can watch their kids learn. Not some back room not set up for success. Led by a crew of highly trained upper belts. Team Rhino has been nothing short of a Miracle for our kids. Who should go here: kids who are getting bullied at school, kids who aren't getting bullied but perhaps they're on the smaller side for their age, girls should 100% be attending this. It is the closest thing to a superpower they will ever get. Safety, consistency, and a stellar curriculum round out this place. This place is not like places I learned bjj. These folks are welcoming and nice. They also have a stellar tournament group. Listen, your kids will eventually age out of baseball, football, soccer, etc. BJJ is for life and teaches true life skills. Pic of the boys at one of the tournaments.

Boise Cities Krav Maga is the sixth martial arts school I have studied at. When Chris left it…read morebecame the worst of the six I have taken part in. The head instructor does not have a significant background in Krav Maga and does not even have a common sense background in self defense.

I have trained with Beau at Boise cities Krav Maga for 2 1/2 years now. My kids have trained here…read moreas well. It is an exceptional place to learn Krav Maga accompanied by a fantastic community. Beau's leadership and the skill set and discipline he teaches are life-changing. I would recommend BCKM to anyone and any age.

Can't lie, gyms pretty trash. I came in and told the dude I wanted to compete. The guy who signed…read moreme up, Malachi also happened to be the instructor for the beginner class who decides if you can spar even tho he said himself he's never competed. I really just signed up to spar but multiple months later that never even happened lol and then dude tells me I need to pay extra to spar lmfao. Guess guy took a disliking to me after he took my money and just wasted my time. Other female instructor with glasses honestly just sucked too, made childish comments about me. I watched her front street fights and nothing special. There was a couple good coaches but seems like the majority are just there for money cause gym went commercial for sure. Lame experience cause of petty coaches but facility is nice. Found a new gym and sparred first day and got my fix. Wouldn't recommend to anyone above the age of 18, they will for sure suck your dry financially and waste your time.

Good people, couches know a thing or two. but very small crowded gym and pricing/schedules could…read moreuse some tweaking

Coach Frisco is one of the best Muay Thai instructors I have trained with. He is a master of…read moreputting together simple but effective striking combinations. He is very friendly, personable, patient, and celebrates your growth with you. His techniques are functional movements that he breaks down step by step. He will push you and encourage you to be better. I highly recommend his class to anyone who is interested in practicing Muay Thai with either beginner experience or advanced experience. Our team will welcome you with a judgement free easy-going experience.

A great place to train Jiu-Jitsu and Maui Thai. The owner is fantastic, and you can feel how much…read morehe cares about the business and the community that is being created. This gym is a welcoming environment for all newcomers and offers a challenging environment for those who are looking for it.

This has got to be the best gym I've ever worked out in. A weightlifters dream with all the great…read moreequipment, new and well maintained. Gym is not crowded, each time I was there , there might have only been 2-3 other people max. Service is friendly and accommodating. We got a weekend pass as out of state visitors. Pro tip: register on a weekday, since weekends may not have a front desk person to assist Recommendations : 1) test out your access after registration. Make sure to test with door locked to avoid possible subsequent issues 2) bathroom stall was out of toilet paper, so hopefully some more can be stocked up. Overall, would definitely return to visit the facility if I'm back in the area. Keep up the great work.

I was really interested in joining this gym because I like their approach. It reminded me a lot of…read morea gym I went to in Washington where the owner would text me and check in on me if I hadn't been there in a while. And they have a couple new coaches who seem exceptionally knowledgeable. But. And this is a big but. There's one major problem: They use a very pungent air freshener. It's so strong and overpowering it makes me feel nauseous and/or lightheaded. And it makes it impossible for me to work out and breathe heavily in the gym. What's weird is a lot of these reviews mention the gym smells really good. The air freshener smell is identical to a hotel I stayed at in Lovelock NV that had a casino and was trying to squash the smell of cigarettes. It's not a clean fresh smelling "scent". It's like the "plug in" version of an industrial HVAC system. Or like those super strong car air fresheners. It's really too bad. I would have loved to work out here. Must mention: Coach Kenzie is amazing. Marshall, I'm begging you: Please stop using that air freshener!!!!