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Empty Hand Combat
4.9 ★★★★★ 188 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Nampa, Idaho
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 levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule emptyhandcombat.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 208-872-5425
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The consistency and structure of the schedule allow the kids to truly grow, learn, and improve over time.”
“They have space for all the kiddos, whether they are taking a break, crafting, sparring or really any other activities.”
“Today about 35 ladies from our church joined Cosmo and his team for a self defense class.”
“Master Cosmo challenges adults and kids on all levels, physical, spiritual, mental and emotional.”
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What members say
“Being part of this gym has been a wonderful experience, and we are extremely grateful to be part of such a supportive and welcoming community.”
“Empty Hand Combat is the only gym in the area that offers classes three days a week, which has made a huge difference for our family.”
“Muay Thai has brought out the bravery in my son. empowerment, discipline and obedience is taught.”
“He genuinely cares about their growth, not only in their skills but also in their confidence, discipline, and character.”
From the reviews
Today about 35 ladies from our church joined Cosmo and his team for a self defense class. They did an amazing job informing us and teaching us how to defend ourselves. Thank you Empty Hand Combat for a great morning!!
My two kids (8&6) and I, just completed family camp at Empty Hand Combat dojo. I liked what they were learning in regular classes so much I decided to join as well. Master Cosmo challenges adults and kids on all levels, physical, spiritual, mental and emotional.
Empty Hand Combat is the only gym in the area that offers classes three days a week, which has made a huge difference for our family. The consistency and structure of the schedule allow the kids to truly grow, learn, and improve over time.
So much to say! This dojo is a wonderful place! My child is very shy to open up and feel comfortable around those he doesn't know. Here? He is on day 2 of spring break camp and walks towards the instructors as soon he's in the building!
New to muay thai? Start at Empty Hand Combat
Empty Hand Combat 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 program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all 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 muay thai class at Empty Hand Combat
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals 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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