Martial Arts | Youth Enrichment

Martial Arts | Youth Enrichment

The Y offers high-quality martial arts programming for children and adults in an encouraging, non-intimidating, and family-friendly environment. Our instructors are among the best and promote hard work, discipline, honor, integrity, and respect for themselves and others.


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!

If you are pre-qualified for Financial Assistance, please note that some of our programs have minimum fees in order to cover costs of materials and supplies. This fee may be higher depending on your amount of assistance.

A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL. Keep up-to-date with our current Safety Policies.

Boise Valley Judo- Koka Kids Novice 6-12

Caldwell YMCA
4/3/25 - 5/29/25
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This class is only for beginners that have taken the 12 week program.
Ages 6-12 .

Obtaining a Judo Gi (Judo uniform) is strongly encouraged and can be purchased privately or through the instructor.
This is designed to teach the very basics of the sport of judo with emphasis on developing coordination, agility, stamina and key muscle strength that will ensure safety. Many fun games and drills will be used to develop these skills to help. More emphasis will be put on learning ukemi (falling) techniques, judo etiquette and becoming familiar with the principles of judo.

Class Times:  Monday & Thursday, 5:30-6:15pm


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/7/21 12/23/31 Online / Front Desk $ 40.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/03/25 - 04/28/25
BVJC Novice - Mo,Th - 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
10 / 15 Available
Registration
Closed on
04/14/2025
05/01/25 - 05/29/25
BVJC Novice - Mo,Th - 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
10 / 15 Available Register  
Closes
05/12/2025

Boise Valley Judo Club - Koka Kids/Beginner *12 WEEK PROGRAM

Caldwell YMCA
3/3/25 - 5/29/25
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Ages 6-12.  45 Min Class. Mondays & Thursdays each week.

Beginners only. This is a 12 week course.
Obtaining a Judo Gi (Judo uniform) is strongly encouraged and can be purchased privately or through the instructor.
This class is designed to teach the very basics of the sport of judo with emphasis on developing coordination, agility, stamina and key muscle strength that will ensure safety. Many fun games and drills will be used to develop these skills to help. More emphasis will be put on learning ukemi (falling) techniques, judo etiquette and becoming familiar with the principles of judo.

Fall Session: Begin Thursday 9/5 – End Monday 11/25, 2024

Winter Session: Begins Monday 12/02/2024-Ends Thursday 02/07/2025

Spring Session:  Begins Monday 03/03/2025-Ends Thursday 05/29/2025 (No Class on Memorial Day, Monday 05/26/2025)

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/29/24 11/29/30 Online / Front Desk $ 120.00$ 240.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
03/03/25 - 05/29/25
Beginner 12 Week - Mo,Th - 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
14 / 16 Available
Registration
Closed on
03/21/2025

Boise Valley Judo Club - Youth/ Waz-ari Warriors (Intermediate/Advanced) - Ages 9-14

Caldwell YMCA
4/3/25 - 5/29/25
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Ages 9-14

A one hour class designed to teach the very basics of the sport of judo with emphasis on developing coordination, agility, stamina and key muscle strength that will ensure safety. Many fun games and drills will be used to develop these skills to help. More emphasis will be put on learning ukemi (falling) techniques, judo etiquette and becoming familiar with the principles of judo.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/1/21 11/17/30 Online / Front Desk $ 40.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/03/25 - 04/28/25
BVJC Intermediate - Mo,Th - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
5 / 10 Available
Registration
Closed on
04/11/2025
05/01/25 - 05/29/25
BVJC Intermediate - Mo,Th - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
9 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
05/12/2025

Boise Valley Judo Club Adult Judo (Ages 15-99)

Caldwell YMCA
4/3/25 - 5/29/25
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Ages 15-99
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30pm -8pm

A 1hr to 1-1/2 hour class designed to teach not only judo basics but to progress at a quicker pace through advanced drills and techniques to prepare the judoka for shiai (competition). Emphasis will be on learning throwing techniques (Nage-Waza) and Grappling techniques (Katame-Waza) with emphasis on pinning techniques (Osaekomi-Waza). This class will promote body conditioning & flexibility while developing strength, and speed.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Adult Judo 11/23/21 11/30/31 Online / Front Desk $ 40.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/03/25 - 04/28/25
BVJC Adult - Mo,Th - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
5 / 10 Available
Registration
Closed on
04/10/2025
05/01/25 - 05/29/25
BVJC Adult - Mo,Th - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
9 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
05/15/2025

Enso Judo Club

Downtown Boise YMCA
4/1/25 - 12/31/25
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Judo is a martial art focused on learning how to protect ourselves and others using throws, pins, arm bars, and various other grappling techniques. This program is for all skill levels. Whether an athlete is new to Judo or has experience with this martial art, this program will be a great experience for all.

AGES:

  • 5+ years

SCHEDULE:

  • Ages 5-12: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm (MAX 14)
  • Ages 13+: Tuesday & Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Ages 13+ Saturday 10:30am-12pm

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

  • Price per month:
    1 person- member $67 non-member $100
    2 person- member $125 non-member $185
    3+ person- member $150 non-member $225
  • Private Lessons available; member $50, non-member $75. Please contact to [email protected] schedule.
  • For questions about cancellations and billing (including payment plans), please contact [email protected]

CONTACT:


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/20/21 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 67.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/01/25 - 04/30/25
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05/01/25 - 05/31/25
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06/01/25 - 06/30/25
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
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Taekwondo

Downtown Boise YMCA, Y Community Hub
4/1/25 - 12/31/25
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It is never too late to start! For the first timer we can introduce an entirely new athletic experience. Taekwondo compliments a healthy life-style by developing a well-rounded exercise program and approach toward overall health. Taekwondo offers an extremely rewarding experience for all. If a student has prior experience, they will be acknowledged for their work and will not have to start over as a white belt. We welcome all levels and abilities.

Taekwondo is an Auto Enrollment program. Participants will be automatically enrolled in the remaining months of the current calendar year and the YMCA will charge the payment method on file on the 1st of each month. Please email [email protected] or fill out a program cancelation form at the front desk to cancel.

SCHEDULE:

  • Ages 5-11: Monday-Friday 5pm-6pm, can attend as many or as few classes as desired
  • Ages 12+: Monday-Friday 6pm-7pm, can attend as many or as few classes as desired
  • Ages 40+: Tuesday & Thursday 8am-9am, can attend as many or as few classes as desired – 805 W. Franklin Street, Boise, Idaho 83702

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

  • Price per month:
    1 person- member $75 non-member $125
    2 person- member $120 non-member $200
    3 person- member $180 non-member $300
    4 or more- member $210 non-member $350
  • For questions about cancellations and billing (including payment plans), please contact [email protected]

CONTACT:


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/20/21 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 125.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/01/25 - 04/30/25
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr
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05/01/2025
05/01/25 - 05/31/25
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05/31/2025
06/01/25 - 06/30/25
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07/01/2025
07/01/25 - 07/31/25
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07/31/2025
08/01/25 - 08/31/25
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr
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08/31/2025
09/01/25 - 09/30/25
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10/01/2025
10/01/25 - 10/31/25
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10/31/2025
11/01/25 - 11/30/25
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12/01/2025
12/01/25 - 12/31/25
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr
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Closes
12/31/2025