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Fighting Chance Training Center
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Nampa, Idaho
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fightingchanceidaho.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (986) 201-6581
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 12–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“Whether you want to just learn Muay Thai, compete, get into shape, learn self defense, and or just overall better yourself and well being this gym is the place!”
“Whether you want to just learn Muay Thai, compete, get into shape, learn self defense, and or just overall better yourself and well being this gym is the place!”
“Great gym all the coaches are great the boxing program really help me and help to get a 600 lb deadlifts they are great on everything they teach.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether you want to just learn Muay Thai, compete, get into shape, learn self defense, and or just overall better yourself and well being this gym is the place!”
“Great gym all the coaches are great the boxing program really help me and help to get a 600 lb deadlifts they are great on everything they teach.”
“Best karate dojo I've been to andy is nice and the students are nice as well and they teach legit stuff for outside modern street defense I recommend this place”
“Whether you want to just learn Muay Thai, compete, get into shape, learn self defense, and or just overall better yourself and well being this gym is the place!”
What members say
“The gym, teammates, and coach Darien combined make for the best Muay Thai program in the treasure valley and I would defined recommend to anybody!”
“Whether you want to just learn Muay Thai, compete, get into shape, learn self defense, and or just overall better yourself and well being this gym is the place!”
“Coach Darien, the Muay Thai coach has created such a welcoming and encouraging environment for our fighters.”
From the reviews
The best gym hands down! Training here brings different people together and in return we build each other up and support one another no matter of what background they come from.
Shield Muay Thai in Nampa probably has the best Muay Thai coaching in the state. Even after my first months training there I felt a substantial difference from my previous gym. The coach is dedicated to all of his students’ progression and pushes his students.
This place single-handedly changed the game for me. These guys have the dedication and discipline it takes to be great. If you’re looking for next-level, this is the place to be. Shoutout to Darien for bringing the best out of everybody, and putting so much of his own time passion into this place.
Coach Darien, the Muay Thai coach has created such a welcoming and encouraging environment for our fighters. He is a supportive coach who focuses on your goals as a fighter and the potential he sees in you. He is understanding of everyone’s situations and accommodates accordingly.
New to kickboxing? Start at Fighting Chance Training Center
Fighting Chance Training Center comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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 gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Fighting Chance Training Center
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches 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 the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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