Boise Studio of Self Defense

Boise Studio of Self Defense operates at the corner of Overland and 5 Mile in the Albertsons shopping center (next to Great Wall restaurant). They run separate programs for kids, teens, and adults—each tailored to different age groups and goals.

They specialize in martial arts for younger kids. The program breaks down by age:

• •Tiny Tigers (Ages 4-7): Focus on nurturing basic karate skills in a structured but age-appropriate environment. Kids develop competence in fundamentals through shorter attention spans and lower complexity commands.

• •Junior Dragons (Ages 8-12): Build on fine motor skills, coordination, and balance. This age group can handle more complex techniques and multi-faceted commands—the sweet spot for rapid skill development.

• •Teens (Ages 13-17): Advanced karate training with emphasis on self-esteem and confidence-building. Top performers may be invited into S.P.A.R.T.A.N. (Students Practicing Advanced Responsibilities and Teaching Academy Ninjas), which develops leadership, communication, and teaching abilities.

This is their heavy-duty offering. Sensei Tyson is one of only two instructors in the entire country qualified to teach SAMI Combat—a system that blends Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Kempo, and other fighting styles into practical street-fighting application.

Classes emphasize: - Practical street fighting techniques - Weapons training - Conditioning for real-world self-defense scenarios - Controlled sparring

Adults can also pursue Adult Karate through private lessons combined with group classes and sparring, working toward a black belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate.

All programs are month-to-month. No contracts. No cancellation fees. No nonsense.

Weekly schedule: - Monday-Thursday: Tiny Tigers (5:00-5:40pm), Junior Dragons (5:50-6:35pm), Teens (6:35-7:25pm), Adult Self-Defense (7:30-8:30pm) - Tuesday & Thursday: MMA Class (8:30-9:30pm) - Wednesday & Friday: Yoga with Lisa (10:30-11:30am, 12:00-1:00pm) - Friday: S.P.A.R.T.A.N. Class (5:00-6:00pm), Sparring Class (6:00-7:00pm)

• •Sensei Tyson - 5th Degree Black Belt, one of two SAMI Combat instructors qualified to teach in the U.S.

• •Tommy Daniels - 5th Degree Black Belt

• •Shelby Jones - Instructor

• •Lisa - Yoga instructor

"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to become great."

Their philosophy centers on creating a safe, supportive environment where students can take risks, fail, and eventually succeed through persistence. For kids specifically, they understand that standard group classes don't work for younger learners—which is why they built age-specific curricula.

The S.P.A.R.T.A.N. program is their own creation, designed to develop not just martial artists but well-rounded young people with leadership skills and confidence.

Fitness space is available for rent. Contact them directly for rates and availability.

Intro lessons available for new students. Online booking system handles registration and payment. Liability waivers available for download.

• •Phone: 208-375-5302
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Address: 10390 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709
• •Location: Corner of Overland and 5 Mile, Albertsons shopping center, next to Great Wall restaurant