Martial Arts is a foreign concept to me. I know nothing about it nor do I have much interest. I…read moreencouraged my couch potato kids to enroll just to have one outside activity to do. My hubby is the knowledgeable one in the family and really likes this studio. I can see that it is well regarded just by the number of mostly kids who attend the adult evening classes. It's like a club of really great kids who are working their way to better themselves through this sport. The owners are a family who are all well trained martial arts experts. They are the nicest people you could ever do business with and trust to teach your kiddos. All classes are in their giant open studio. They also have a play area for young siblings and a small workout area. They set up an audience area to watch the kids practice. The location and parking lot are a bit hard to find for a first timer. They are way set back by the Christian Preschool. Finally be warned sports are expensive and this is no different. Tuition covers unlimited classes based on what is available on their schedule for your age/level. They test for the next level belt about every 6 weeks and It's recommended to practice at least twice per week to be ready to move up. My kids have been there for 5 months and are up 3 belts. Costs so far include tuition, belt testing, equipment, competition entry fees, and weapons.... We estimate it's cost about 1000 for all of those things per kid so far. As far as value, my couch potatoes are enjoying it and going willingly so as long as they are on the path, it's well worth it.

Great school! Talented instructors and students! Very supportive of all skill levels. I was very…read moreimpressed by the black belts both in their exhibited talent and humility.

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!

Master Yangs is a fantastic school! Our son Dylan is having a great time learning taekwondo. The…read moreteachers are very knowledgeable and fantastic with students of all ages. Highly recommend!

My boys have learned and grown so much through TaeKwonDo at this gym. The coaches are not only…read moreskilled but also truly invested in the kids' progress--we've built meaningful relationships with them over time. It's been an incredible source of exercise, discipline, and confidence for my boys. We are so grateful to be part of this community and highly recommend it to any family considering martial arts.

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.

We love Team Rhino! My two kids have been training there for a few months and they have learned so…read moremuch and have a great time doing it. All the staff are friendly, professional and they've been positive influences on our kids outside the home. We haven't taken adult classes there yet but just judging from the youth programs they do an amazing job, would definitely recommend.

I've been attending Master Lee's taekwondo for almost a year now, and its been one of the greatest…read morethings thats ever happened to me. I love the environment and everyone is so kind hearted and thoughtful. I feel like everyone there is practically family now. The Masters and Instructors are all so incredible and going there feels like a second home. I can truly tell that Master Mia and Master Lee deeply care about each one of their students by how much effort they put into building a connection to their students. The classes are amazing and they provide the highest quality of learning. Taekwondo has truly changed my life and its all thanks to Master Mia and Master Lee. I highly encourage you to try out one of their programs because trust me when i say its been such an amazing experience!

The BEST place for kids to enjoy and learn. The instructors are very cooperative and amazing all…read morethe staff and masters teach Tae Kwon Do in an very unique way, and there are class for all ages which makes it an amazing environment for the kids and the instructors.

Warning : EXTREMELY religious dojo…read more My children tried this dojo out for 2 months. I am not sure honestly, but it seems like the children were being taught by other children, or teenagers that were helping out. They were all very nice and my children and I liked them a lot. The kids did have fun, but the classes felt very unstructured, kind of random warm ups and drills. The first month was pretty good, I enjoyed watching my kids have fun running around and they were SO excited to learn kung fu. However... I did begin to notice the owner preaches pretty much every single time he opens his mouth. I am respectful of other religions and cultures, and I try to teach my children to be as well, so we let it be and listened. My kids began feeling uncomfortable asking me why he talks about his god and Jesus so much, and how they didn't like that he was making them pray with him. I honestly did not like that either, but it teaches the kids about different types of people. We have all had experiences with cult like religious people, and I guess this was going to be my children's first experience with one. I planned to let it happen and let them observe. I told my kids if it became too uncomfortable with him preaching and praying that we would leave. Well the school (mostly the owner) burned their relationship with my children real fast after that. They invited my kids to a belt seminar, cosmo himself told them they were eligible for a stripe and told them to come to the belt ceremony early to warm up. So we show up the next evening for the ceremony, my children go warm up for 15 minutes (my daughter was so proud of herself and had been practicing) then they escorted all the children to the mat to sit and watch each other earn their belts. Yea well at that moment they basically tell my kids oh surprise you are NOT eligible for a belt. Just sit and watch everyone else show what they know and you don't get to participate. My kids are 5 and 7. They were absolutely CRUSHED. After a little while of watching all the other kids show off their skills. And the owner telling one of the younger teachers specifically not to let my son go up when they were trying to fill time, my daughter grabbed her brother and came to me asking to leave. She was holding back tears trying to be strong. She was humiliated. The drive home was AWFUL. Just heartbreaking. She thought the owner made them come to the belt ceremony just to embarrass them and single them out. They were the only kids there who weren't allowed to participate. All the other kids who weren't eligible did not show up. But we were specifically told to come. I emailed them and said I was done. The school tried to contact me after to apologize and offered to basically just give my children the belts *face palm* but it was never about the belts, it was about how they made my children feel. Uncomfortable, weirded out, and then very hurt. They als told me the kids are eligible for belts every 3 months, so to me it sounds pay based not skill based. The program is also very very expensive. So there it is. My children's first experience with a very very religious person and environment ended with them feeling very burned and hurt. I would also like to say, if I would have know how insane the preaching was, I would have never signed my children up. They make the kids pray, constant preaching. They play Christian music on a television sometimes. There is even a video on instagram of the owner asking a group of children if they believe in god, which is HIGHLY inappropriate to put other peoples children on the spot like that. Let this be a warning that it is definitely too much and uncomfortable for kids that aren't already deep in that church life.

My husband and daughter train at Empty Hand. The atmosphere is so welcoming and they absolutely…read moremake you feel like family. I feel like we can take any concerns in martial arts or even in life and they will help encourage and support. Since starting my daughter has been inviting friends like crazy. She even won an award for the most friends invited. Many have come to try it out and even sign up. She wants to be there every chance she gets even if it's just to clean up. The owner and staff make her feel welcomed and valued. I've also seen a change in my husband. I've seen him begin to grow as a leader and in confidence. I love that they offer a family class and the two of them can train together. Highly recommend if you want a dojo that treats you like family and will invest in you and help you grow in martial arts and in life!

This gym is by far the best I've been to in all of Idaho I've visited the vast majority of gyms in…read morethe valley. They have a wide of array of teaching Styles and practitioners with some competing at even the highest level in the sport. They have a phenomenal kids program that has been tearing through the competition scene as well. In turn of the level the gym operates at it has a nice family welcoming environment and everyone is tightly knit, creating lifelong friendships. The final and outstanding thing I've noticed is despite again the high level of operation they have a strong beginners program and work hard with and for you if you are a newcomer working with you to meet your goals extending from just wanting to broaden your learning and activity in your daily life to helping achieve your aspirations to compete. This truly is a diamond in the rough!!!

The only fear I have of posting this review is blowing up my spot. I've trained here for nearly 3…read moreyears and it has been consistently great! The instruction is phenomenal, especially as you get more advanced. I'll be honest. It can feel like you're swimming in deep water the first several months of training. However, as the time and effort on the mats continues to add up you will start to see how amazing the training really is. WIDBJJ is the perfect place to begin or continue your journey with Jiu Jitsu. It's a commitment that will pay off dividends in your life, the lives of your children and the life of anyone who stays consistent with the martial art. You will not find a more technical understanding of the martial art than right here. The main professor is a world champion. Train here and you will learn what it takes to be a world champion. I have grown so much training here and hope to continue training here for a long time to come.