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Boise Combat Sports

5 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Boise, Idaho

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule boisecombatsports.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 208-286-5501

Hours

Monday 5:30–9 pm
Tuesday 6–7 am, 5:30–9 pm
Wednesday 5:30–9 pm
Thursday 6–7 am, 5:30–9 pm
Friday 5:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Boise Combat Sports, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 6 mentions

“His gym is one of the few places that is a good fit for anyone - he has an engaging and fun kids program where they learn to develop a strong work ethic and have fun.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“All four of our kids ages 5-12 train with Coach Shane and Coach Karina.”

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💪 Women's Classes

“He offers a women’s self defense program as well and has recently launched a women’s only MMA and self defense program.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“Truly the best Martial Arts academy for Self Defense, High grade competition skills in both JiuJitsu/Kickboxing and Judo, and personal development.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Boise Combat Sports — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🤼 Jiu-Jitsu 16 mentions

“Wether your looking for a new hobby to help with your fitness or looking to compete Boise Combat Sports has it all with there Jiu-jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing and Taekwondo programs.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 8 mentions

“Wether your looking for a new hobby to help with your fitness or looking to compete Boise Combat Sports has it all with there Jiu-jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing and Taekwondo programs.”

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🥋 Judo 4 mentions

“Wether your looking for a new hobby to help with your fitness or looking to compete Boise Combat Sports has it all with there Jiu-jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing and Taekwondo programs.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“He offers a women’s self defense program as well and has recently launched a women’s only MMA and self defense program.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Truly the best Martial Arts academy for Self Defense, High grade competition skills in both JiuJitsu/Kickboxing and Judo, and personal development.”

Other schools that also teach self-defense →

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 56 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“If you are new to the sport looking for a gym with great instruction and a supportive atmosphere complete with great tunes I'd highly recommend this spot!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“I came for my first class and was pretty much terrified because I had never tried anything like jujitsu before.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 16 mentions

“If you are new to the sport looking for a gym with great instruction and a supportive atmosphere complete with great tunes I'd highly recommend this spot!”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“Each new technique we learn flows into the next, helping all the students build a solid ground game.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“His gym is one of the few places that is a good fit for anyone - he has an engaging and fun kids program where they learn to develop a strong work ethic and have fun.”

competition & tournament success 6 mentions

“Wether your looking for a new hobby to help with your fitness or looking to compete Boise Combat Sports has it all with there Jiu-jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing and Taekwondo programs.”

From the reviews

This place is life changing. Even after working hard all day I still look forward to going and training with my team mates after work. The instructors are one of a kind and care about the students like family. Regardless of your level of fitness, 208 can help anyone enjoy a more healthy and active lifestyle.

★★★★★ — Z, Jan 2018

I wasn't looking for a gym or even to start training Jiu Jitsu or kickboxing but from the moment I started I was hooked! What makes the experience even better is the wonderful coaches and teammates. Coach Shane and Karina both take the time to really make sure that you're getting the most out of your training.

★★★★★ — Renee, Apr 2017

I'm a new student at 208 Jiu Jitsu and also new to BJJ, and I absolutely love this school. A friend and co-worker suggested I try it and I was hooked my first day. It is a fun and friendly training environment but also challenging and tough, I learn something new each day.

★★★★★ — Michael, Jun 2017

I've been training BJJ for over 3 years and I travel all over the country. While traveling the country, I visit a lot of different BJJ schools and let me tell you, this is an awesome school to train at. The instructor is what you should be looking for - friendly, patient and knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Mister, May 2017

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New to taekwondo? Start at Boise Combat Sports

Boise Combat Sports comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first taekwondo class at Boise Combat Sports

Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Boise Combat Sports

8511 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID83709

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