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The PIT Idaho

5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Boise, Idaho

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
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  • Website & schedule thepitidaho.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 208-991-0768

Hours

Monday 5–8 pm
Tuesday 12–1 pm, 4:15–8 pm
Wednesday 12–1 pm, 5–8 pm
Thursday 12–1 pm, 4:15–8 pm
Friday 12–1 pm, 5–9 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at The PIT Idaho, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 4 mentions

“I take the kickboxing fitness class right now and it's always an awesome experience.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 13 mentions

“” Coach P’Nut and Kumu Sophie are super funny and give individual attention to every kid in class, no matter the class size.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“The instructors are dedicated to bringing out the very best in their students from beginners to advanced.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp

“If you're looking for a gym with a military bootcamp vibe—this isn't the place.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at The PIT Idaho — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“highly recommend to anyone interested in mixed martial arts!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“I'm 37 years old and just starting BJJ.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 50 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“But this would not be possible without our amazing coaches, Cruz & Sophie.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“The instructors are dedicated to bringing out the very best in their students from beginners to advanced.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“I highly recommend you use this company as the amazing ability to have so much fun and excitement.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“We started taking our son for the Kempo classes and loved this gym so much that now our daughter and I go regularly for classes as well.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“Very clean and welcoming, and Sophie demonstrated very good technical knowledge on striking.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“She’s learned how to overcome obstacles, push through challenges, and carry herself with more confidence and assertiveness.”

From the reviews

We were referred to The Pit by a friend of ours who takes their son for Kemp classes and are so glad that we got the referral. We started taking our son for the Kempo classes and loved this gym so much that now our daughter and I go regularly for classes as well.

★★★★★ — Ethan, Jan 2023

This is such a wonderful place to be. Sophie and Cruz are so kind and helpful with teaching the proper techniques and the how's and why's of those moves. I take the kickboxing fitness class right now and it's always an awesome experience.

★★★★★ — Amber, Aug 2021

The Pit is truly something special. If you're looking for a gym with a military bootcamp vibe—this isn't the place. But if you're looking for a community where you're accepted as you are and challenged to grow, then you’ve found your home. Sophie and Cruz, the owners, are deeply dedicated to every member.

★★★★★ — Julia, Jun 2025

The PIT is awesome! Cruz and Sophie (and everyone else) go out of their way to get to know you if you are new. They have created a very friendly family-like environment that I'm proud to be a part of. I'm 37 years old and just starting BJJ.

★★★★★ — Will, Aug 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at The PIT Idaho

The PIT Idaho comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at The PIT Idaho

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, 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 The PIT Idaho

10 S Cole Rd, Boise, ID83709

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