Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Taekwondo School in Boise, ID
Founded in 1982 by Grandmaster David Knife, our school is dedicated to teaching the traditional Chang-Hon system of Taekwondo, emphasizing precision, discipline, and personal growth. With a legacy rooted in the teachings of Grandmaster Hong Sik Kim, who trained South Korea's National Police, we offer structured programs for students aged 6 to 60. Our curriculum focuses on mastering fundamentals through consistent practice, fostering physical strength, mental resilience, and emotional balance.Our experienced instructors, including multiple black-belt masters, guide students in a safe, supportive environment tailored to individual abilities. As part of a nationwide network spanning from Hawaii to South Carolina, we combine decades of expertise with a commitment to community empowerment through martial arts.
Services
Traditional Taekwondo
Children's Martial Arts
Women's Self-Defense
Beginner Classes
Adult Martial Arts
Board Breaking
Sparring Training
Kicking Techniques
Self-Defense Programs
Private Instruction
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer training under 9th-degree Grandmaster David Knife, with decades of expertise in traditional Taekwondo.
- Our structured curriculum emphasizes mastery of fundamentals through consistent, systematic practice.
- Programs are tailored for all ages, from children to adults, promoting physical and mental development.
- We provide a safe, supportive environment with experienced black-belt instructors for personalized guidance.
- As part of a nationwide network, we combine local accessibility with a proven legacy of martial arts excellence.
Services
Traditional Taekwondo
Our traditional Taekwondo program teaches the Chang-Hon system, emphasizing precise blocking, striking, and kicking techniques. Students develop physical fitness, mental discipline, and self-defense skills through systematic practice. The curriculum includes hyungs (forms), sparring drills, and board breaking to build practical ability and mastery of fundamentals.
Children's Martial Arts
Structured martial arts classes for children aged 6-12 focus on building confidence, respect, and self-control. The program combines physical training with character development, teaching goal-setting, perseverance, and non-violent conflict resolution through age-appropriate Taekwondo techniques and belt-ranking progression.
Women's Self-Defense
This four-week program teaches practical self-defense techniques and situational awareness for real-world scenarios. Participants learn effective physical responses to common threats in a supportive environment, with options for individual or group training sessions conducted by experienced instructors.
Beginner Classes
New students receive foundational Taekwondo instruction covering basic techniques, self-defense principles, and class routines. The four-week program includes one-on-one instruction with black-belt instructors, requiring no prior experience or uniform, providing a low-pressure introduction to martial arts training.
Private Instruction
Customized one-on-one sessions with master instructors allow focused skill development tailored to individual goals. Private lessons accelerate progress in specific areas like competition preparation, advanced techniques, or personalized self-defense strategies while maintaining our traditional training philosophy.
People
David Knife
Grandmaster
Founder of Kims Taekwondo Boise since 1982, 9th-degree black belt trained by Grandmaster Hong Sik Kim, former Division I athlete with over four decades of martial arts instruction experience.
Ann Singer
Master Instructor
6th-degree black belt with extensive teaching experience, specializing in youth programs and technical precision, providing expert guidance to students at all levels in Boise.
Martha Knife
Master Instructor
5th-degree black belt contributing to Boise's martial arts community, focusing on adult classes and foundational technique development with personalized instruction approach.
Fred Perez
Master Instructor
8th-degree black belt based in Mountain Home, ID, bringing decades of martial arts expertise to regional students through specialized workshops and advanced training sessions.
David Singer
Master Instructor
6th-degree black belt with specialized knowledge in sparring techniques, mentoring Boise students in practical application of Taekwondo principles through structured drills and competitions.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We specialize in the traditional Chang-Hon system of Taekwondo, focusing on precise blocking, striking, and kicking techniques developed in South Korea.
Do you offer classes for children?
Yes, our children's program builds confidence, discipline, and physical skills through age-appropriate Taekwondo training and character development.
What are the benefits of Taekwondo training?
Students gain improved cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, mental focus, and self-defense capabilities through our structured, systematic approach.
Is prior experience required to join?
No prior experience is needed. Our beginner classes and free trial session provide a welcoming introduction to Taekwondo fundamentals for all ages.
Do you offer women-only self-defense programs?
Yes, our Women's Self-Defense Program teaches practical techniques and situational awareness in a four-week course designed for real-world scenarios.
