Reviews

Highly recommend! My son started in the Little Champs class when he was five, and after 2+ years (and several belts later) the growth we’ve seen has been incredible. His confidence has soared and we’ve noticed a real improvement in his behavior both at home and at school. Coaches Troy and Charles are literally the best! They’re personable, super patient, and you can tell they truly care about each student. They go out of their way to make classes fun and host add-on events like extra training classes and themed “Parents Night Out” activities. The dojo is like our second home and we’re so grateful for the positive impact this place has had on our family.

Great atmosphere for the kids, the instructors know the kids by name and are truly invested in their growth

Great classes for my 5 year old.

Clases excelentes para los niños

I highly recommend PMA! My son has attended for about four months and really enjoys the variety of activities and skills taught. The coaches/staff are all so supportive and encouraging.

We have been so happy with Premier Martial Arts. Our son has not only learned self defense, but principles like self discipline and respect that will help guide him in life. Big thanks to Mr. O'Leary and Mr. G, who have been incredible teachers! ETA: We have continued with the program from Mr. O'Leary and Mr. G and our son continues to learn valuable life lessons. These teachings have helped him to continue to navigate life with an approach that it advance for his age thanks to Premier Martial Arts. Our son continues to demonstrate discipline and respect. His martial arts skills continue to expand. We Will definitely continue with Premier Martial Arts!

This is one of the better Martial Arts schools for Kids as well as Adults!

Premier MMA has been such a great experience and impact towards our son's personal growth. Coach Troy and Charles has play a pivotal role towards his learning experiences through weekly drills and sessions. In the past 2 months from not knowing how to execute offense or defense drills, he has improved a lot within a short period of time. Structure and disciplinary actions are also introduce and practice at the dojo daily. Highly recommend for any family that are in search of wanting to enroll their child or children in some form of sport exposure for their personal growth.

My son has been attending Premier Martial Arts for 2 years now and he absolutely loves it! I've seen an incredible improvement in his discipline and focus. A special shout-out to Sifu Jacob, who has an amazing ability to motivate the kids by balancing firmness with respect. They don't just learn martial arts here; they earn essential life values. It's a fantastic school!

It has been great to see my son and others develop their balance and learn to follow instructions while building confidence. The instructions are great and really make everyone feel comfortable to join the class.

We really enjoyed this place for our son. Instructors are very nice 👍🏽

This review was written by my son. "I personally love Premier Martial Arts. I've made new friends, it's fun, and it gets you stronger! I have been going just over 3 years now. And I like how the belt phase tests challenges me and excited for the next belt graduation. The Sensei's are SO great & have learned a lot!" 5 STARSSS!!! -Titus

We’ve had such a great experience so far! Coach Troy is patient, encouraging, and amazing with the kids. My kids feel confident and excited to go each week. Highly recommend!

Love the coaches and their dedication towards the kids! They make the class fun, all while challenging kids to do better and learn the basics of Martial Arts!

Just wanted to share how much we enjoy this karate school. My son is thrilled every time he goes, and I’ve noticed a big improvement in his discipline. He even does push-ups for fun now! The coaches are incredibly supportive and offer great guidance. If you're considering it, I highly recommend giving it a try!

We have been at Premier Martial Arts for almost 3 years now, and we are beyond happy with our experience. My daughter absolutely loves coming to class, and that is largely because of Sifu Jacob. He has such a great balance with the kids — he’s structured but fun in a way that they truly understand and respond to. The kids respect him, listen to him, and genuinely look up to him. It’s been amazing to watch how much my daughter has grown, not just in her techniques, but in confidence, discipline, and mindset. Sifu Jacob is incredibly uplifting and consistently teaches life lessons that go far beyond martial arts. The Black Belt Club has been such a great addition as well — the advanced techniques and extra training have really pushed her in the best way. We are so grateful for this school, for the skills and values my daughter is learning, and for the leadership Sifu Jacob provides. We would follow him anywhere!

Premier Martial Arts has been an incredible blessing for my son and our family. The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and truly committed to developing each student both inside and outside of the dojo. Because of their outstanding training and mentorship, my son has earned First Place in Weapons competition many times, competing with both the bo staff and nunchucks, and has even become a State Qualifier for his age bracket. Watching his growth has been nothing short of amazing. What makes this dojo special is the atmosphere. The environment is loving, supportive, and genuinely family oriented. Every child is encouraged to push beyond their limits while still feeling valued and supported. The instructors teach discipline, respect, confidence, and perseverance in a way that children understand and embrace. The level of instruction is excellent, with strong attention to proper technique, safety, and personal development. My son is not only learning martial arts skills but also gaining confidence, focus, and leadership qualities that carry into school and everyday life. Premier Martial Arts is more than a dojo. It is a community that celebrates each child’s success and helps them become the best version of themselves. We are proud to be part of this family and highly recommend it to anyone looking for high-quality martial arts training in a positive and uplifting environment 🥋✨. #PMAProudParent #GoDJ

A wonderful community all its own. The staff is a phenomenal group of people. The kids absolutely love it! Highly recommend giving it a try.

We had to decide between two centers and ultimately, I chose Premier Martial Arts because of the instructor. Very friendly, but serious about the craft and gives the right amount of “reality check” to the kids. An overall great environment. I HIGHLY recommend.

This School give you 1on1 attention, treats children with upmost enthusiasm. They make my child feel involved and apart of a group outside of school who encourages and makes each other accountable. I’ve notice his self esteem has raised drastically. Couch Troy knows the importance of metabolism and works them out to build stamina and longevity. You are not just sitting around play fighting. Before class even starts they’ve already gotten a full workout. Very importantly the commitment they have to our students to do better, grow and learn a life skill is GOLD. Our little lethal weapons.. (just incase). We as parents are no longer fearful of bullies and self esteem. Thank you Coach Troy and Premier martial Arts for teaching us a life skill that matters.

It's been a dream come true for my son to be part of this group, but I especially want to thank Master Jacob A for the excellent work he does with these children. It's incredible to see the love and dedication he puts into helping them improve every day, both in sports and in life. Thank you for your teachings; for me, you're the best thing about this place. Thanks also to the team for the excellent service they provide. My son always leaves happy and wanting more. Without a doubt, this is the best place for your child to learn martial arts, and I'm sure you'll be delighted with the attention and the classes. Thank you so much for allowing my son and me to be part of this great team.❤️❤️ Para mí ha sido un sueño hecho realidad que mi hijo forme parte de este grupo pero en especial tengo que agradecer al maestro Jacob A por el exelente trabajo que hace con estos niños .Es increíble ver el amor y el empeño que le pone para ayudarlos a ellos a ser mejor cada día en el deporte y en la vida .Gracias por sus enseñanzas Para mí es lo mejor del lugar .Gracias también al equipo por el exelente servicio que brindan mi hijo siempre se va feliz y con ganas de más .Sin dudas este es el mejor lugar para que su hijo aprenda artes marciales y estoy segura de que quedarán encantados con la atención y las clases .Muchas gracias por permitirme a mi hijo y a mi formar parte de este gran equipo que tienen .❤️❤️

I love going classes there, my professors always make me feel welcome, safe and the environment is very positive.

So excited for our 10 year old son starting martial arts at PMA!!! Went for a free lesson and left with a year subscription for 2 lessons a week. Plus the days and times are not set, every week u can pick which day and time is best for you. The price was great and uniform included! He just had his first class and all the kids had so much fun and instructor Jacob takes his time with each child. Jacob and Charlie have such a love and enthusiasm for martial arts and the kids that is so refreshing! We sat and talked with Charlie for about a hour, such a relatable guy and great sense of humor! Don’t hesitate set up your free session, for adults too!!

Fully impressed with their couches.

My 6 year old enjoys going to Martial Arts, Coach Jacob is very kind and really enjoys teaching the children

We love this martial arts studio! My kids all attend, and it has been an amazing experience for each of them. Sifu Jacob is incredible — patient, motivating, and wonderful with kids. My children have gained confidence, discipline, and skills in such a positive and supportive environment. Highly recommended!

Sifu Jacob is the best. He’s really a diamond in the rough. Like you don’t expect to find such talent in Houston. Great with kids too. He motivates them and builds up their confidence as well. My kid isn’t the same since he’s joined.

Premier Martial Arts has been an incredibly positive influence on my son. He is truly excelling there and has developed a real love for mixed martial arts. He enjoys meeting and training with the other kids, and he genuinely looks forward to going. The instructors are very caring, attentive, and supportive, which makes the environment feel welcoming and encouraging. It has been such a great experience for him♥️

It's a martial art academy on were teach mixed martial arts and self defense. They acept aprentices from small childrens to adults. A good place for kids and teenagers to learn auto discipline, control and patience.

We have had such a wonderful experience at Premier Martial Arts at Fishhawk! The instructors have been professional, patient, and incredibly encouraging. They strike the perfect balance between discipline and fun, which keeps the kids engaged while still teaching respect, focus, and confidence. The environment is clean, organized, and very welcoming. You can tell the instructors truly care about each student’s progress—not just in martial arts skills, but in character development as well.

The new Meyerland dojo is awesome! Huge mat space, wonderful instructors and excellent training classes for your kids and teens! Check it out today!

This new PMA dojo is huge! Absolute premium spot for kids to learn martial arts.

I enrolled my son here a few months ago. Within 3 months of enrollment, his anxiety was all but gone, his confidence had skyrocketed, and he’s made so many friends. The entire staff are welcoming, supportive, and, encouraging!

The staff is great. My son has been learning here for 4+ years. We’ve seen him grow as a person!

We’ve been studying here for almost two years. The teachers are very patient, and the children really enjoy coming here. They’ve also learned a lot of valuable skills during this time. We’re very happy with our experience and highly recommend this place!

My son attended a birthday party at Premier Martial Arts yesterday and he had the BEST TIME! The instructors were so kind and friendly to the kids and the activities planned kept them engaged the whole time. The facility was clean and the perfect place for a birthday party. They played dodge ball and did some punching bag exercises and lots more. I highly recommend!

We had our little girl’s 5th birthday party there today and I haven’t heard that much laughter in a long time. Mr Rooner has a calling when it comes to children. We will definitely be back again in the years to come. Thank you for making Ari’s birthday so special!

We are extremely happy with this martial arts school! The instructors are professional, patient, and truly care about each child’s growth — not only in skills, but also in discipline, respect, and confidence. Since my son started, we have seen such a positive change in his focus, attitude, and self-confidence. The environment is structured, motivating, and very supportive. The coaches push the kids to do their best while making the classes fun and engaging. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a safe, positive, and empowering place for their child to learn martial arts. We couldn’t be happier!

My son loves coming to karate classes. Senses are very patient and caring with all the kids.

It’s been amazing so far! Best decision ever. So much discipline and activities for them. Teachers are very attentive and teach them so many skills that will apply to real life. Looking forward to many more classes!!

My son started a few weeks ago. He is 3 years old. He looks forward tom going for his session on Saturdays. He’s more disciplined and attentive. This place is the best.

Amazing teachers and a great class for kids

This my second day experience with my kids so far I love it.

This place is the best! The MMA curriculum is great and they are so good at mixing respect and teach the students life lessons. Mr G and Mr O’Leary show such pure passion and dedication to teaching and to the students. I couldn’t ask for better instructors or a better dojo/studio!

My son has been attending this martial arts school for a while now, and the progress he has made has been incredible. Not only has he learned valuable skills and techniques, but the biggest change has been in his self‑discipline. He has become more focused, responsible, and confident—both inside and outside the dojo. The instructors are patient, encouraging, and truly dedicated to helping each student grow at their own pace. They create a positive environment where kids feel motivated to push themselves and take pride in their achievements. I’m very grateful for the impact this school has had on my son. If you’re looking for a place that teaches martial arts while also building character, discipline, and confidence, this is the perfect choice.

The owner is an awesome person who cares greatly for his clientele and his community.

We attended PMA for two years and enjoyed the instruction of Sensei Loris. Not only was it instructional, it was fun and had strong character development for my son. We experienced a small hiccup that Mr. Sal made right for us, the value of choosing to do business with a small business owner who cares. Thank you!

Great experience for my son, great school and great leadership!

Awesome program, very polite instructors.We have been in the program for 2.5 years now. Wouldnt choose any other school.

Great teachers my granddaughter loves it.

We love PMA! I tried several karate programs in Knoxville to no avail, till we tried West Town Premier Martial Arts. My son needed focus and discipline as our wishes for his training. Mr. Xander and Mr. Casey exceeded those wishes along with Mr. Jackson... helping him to learn social skills, respect, weapon skills, and fundamental martial arts ability. They are amazing with children and recommend for anyone interested!!!

My daughter absolutely loves Premier Martial Arts in Austell. From day one, the environment has been welcoming, structured, and incredibly supportive for children. The senseis are not only highly knowledgeable and professional, but also remarkably patient and attentive with each student. They take the time to ensure every child understands the techniques while also building confidence, discipline, and respect. What stands out most is how genuinely invested the instructors are in the students’ growth, both in martial arts and as individuals. My daughter looks forward to every class, and as a parent, it is rewarding to see her skills, focus, and self confidence continue to grow. If you are looking for a martial arts program that combines excellent instruction with strong character development in a positive atmosphere, I highly recommend Premier Martial Arts in Austell.

LIFE CHANGING. Parker and his team are second to none!!! Such an amazing group of martial artists and some of the best instructors in all of Colorado. I'd highly recommend bringing your children here to learn martial arts as they will learn so many valuable life lessons as well as great techniques.

No questions asked, Parker is one of the best martial artists and instructors I’ve met! His dedication to his students and community is second to none! 🥋

Healthy, positive, professional environment! Run by good people!

Coaches always willing to go the extra mile for the kids in the class.

Great classes for kids to learn self defense

My son has been a student here for about a year, love the instructor staff and it’s a great environment to learn self defense and also discipline, we are very happy with our sons progress.

We first discovered Premier Martial Arts through the City’s summer camp program two years ago, and their upbeat, engaging style immediately stood out. Though our busy lives kept us from signing up right away, when we started looking for a school for our 8-year-old daughter in August 2024, we tried several other places. None of them "clicked"—until she remembered how much she loved that summer camp. Within one minute of her trial at the studio, she was sold. Fast forward to today: she is a Brown Belt, a confident tournament competitor, and has received so much praise for her progress. While sparring isn't her favorite, she absolutely loves every other aspect. I’ve seen incredible improvements in her athleticism, weapons handling, kicks, and most importantly, her self-confidence. The team here is world-class. Mr. Anthony, the head instructor, is incredibly impressive—he has the patience and understanding of a parent with five kids! Ms. Madi is hands-down the most dedicated manager I’ve ever met; she truly is the heart of PMA. It’s clear the owners are highly involved and have a gift for selecting the right team. My only "wish" is for a larger studio space! It’s getting a bit tight, and a layout with more seating for parents and a bit more privacy for the "self-conscious" kids during practice would be amazing. That said, we love this community of staff and parents. Highly recommend!

Very good with kids! Patient and engaged My son is always excited to go to class!

Could not be happier with our experience for our 3 & 5 year old. We love Parker's approach to teaching martial arts along with a message of non-violence. The kids learn physical skills in self defense & fitness while also talking a lot about respect for themselves and others. As a parent, I love observing (and learning from) how the teachers keep my tiny/crazy humans engaged the whole class. It's fun!

Premiere Martial Arts has made the biggest changed for our family and our daughter who is currently a student. From birth she had problems with her legs and when things were going good she ended up breaking one of her legs. Which was a big set back but she was always a warrior. When we decided to try PMA we were very nervous for her because we knew she wouldn’t be like the other kids. PMA has not only helped her build strength in her legs but built strength in her everyday life. This is the biggest blessing we never saw coming. Thank you PMA GEEYAHHH!!

Premier Martial Arts 🥋 Is Best of the Best !! My son Gage is now a Black belt and I owe it all to the staff. PMA is a home away from Home!! Would ask for a better place to be!!!!💚🥋💚🥋

We absolutely love Premier Martial Arts! The staff and instructors are truly incredible—patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in every child’s growth and success. Since joining, my daughter’s confidence has grown 100%.

They have such a great staff. They are all great with the kids. My son absolutely loves it and he is so much more confident.

Amazing and friendly staff! I have seen a difference in my son as far as discipline and focus, he enjoys going to each class.

PMA has been nothing, but blessings to our family. Before my son joined, we struggled with his behavior at school and at home. I thought that joining Martial Arts would make his anger issues worse, but he has learned so much about discipline, self-confidence, and about accountability. The staff is so loving and helpful. Every month they have a theme they focus on and as a family it has helped us learn to do things together and have hard, but important conversations. I can’t wait to see where this year takes us! Thank you so much PMA family 💚

I highly recommend Premier Martial Arts - Folsom! The instructors are professional, patient, and great with both kids and adults. The environment is clean, positive, and very motivating. You can really see the focus on discipline, confidence, and respect. It’s a wonderful place to learn martial arts and build character. We’ve had a great experience here!

Premier Martial Arts has been such a positive experience on our entire family! The people are great!

My son is loving PMA. We did a trial class and he was hooked. Its amazing to watch him grow and strengthen his skills in class. He loves his instructors for being caring, fun and modeling all the expectations during class. They offer Parent's Night Out and I'm pretty he hasn't missed one yet! Proud to be part of the PMA family!

It's now Element MMA. It's been a great experience for our child. Trains good principles along with the martial arts. Eli is patient and thorough and great at helping the kids learn and overcome difficulties.

I love Premier Martial Arts! My 10 year old is in the black belt program and he’s learning so much! Respect, courage, self esteem and most of all how to protect himself. Give it a try! Your kids will love it!

It's a Awesome location that has given our son a positive impact. He really loves attending the classes.

We had an amazing experience at Premier Martial Arts for our son’s 5th birthday party! From start to finish, the staff were phenomenal and truly made the day unforgettable for him. Coach Ali and Ali 2.0 were incredible: high-energy, patient, and experts at engaging young kids while always keeping safety front and center. During the party, the kids learned real martial arts moves, played fun and interactive games, and stayed fully engaged the entire time. A huge highlight was when the birthday boy got to karate-chop a board and even cut his birthday cake with a sword—talk about a core memory! Our son felt so special and celebrated. We’re so impressed with the experience that we’re already looking forward to enrolling him in classes. Highly recommend Premier Martial Arts for birthday parties and beyond!

We’ve had the opportunity to be a part of Premier Martial Arts since 2024 and the experience has been amazing. I highly recommend enrolling your little one. The instructors are awesome!

My son started in May of 2025 and he wasn’t very confident or social. In the almost four months he has been there I see him being more social. He’s also more confident in volunteering to show something and his martial art skills. Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Jones and Ms. Martin are all great instructors.

We have been coming to Premier Martial Arts for over a year and have thoroughly enjoyed our experiences. The instructors are engaging, knowledgeable, and always positive.

We absolutely love the structure and training of this program. The encouragement, discipline, and genuine dedication to each student are exceptional. It’s been wonderful to see our son’s confidence and technique improve week by week. He truly loves karate.

I have noticed such an improvement in my daughters confidence and attitude since she started 9 months ago. Her instructors are very attentive to what each child needs and where they can improve. They care about each child as an individual and they definitely make it fun as well as educational. I would 100% recommend this school to anyone interested.

Amazing seen a Big Difference in my Daughter's attitude and of course Coach Gonzalez and Coach Jones are really Knowledgeable and helpful with the Teachings and Learning of Martial Arts and Life

Coach Aaron is great with the kids. Our son started at 5y4m old and has been there for 18 months as of Feb 2026. He started with Coach Josh for 10 months and then Coach Aaron replaced him in June 2025. We can only speak to the 5-8 year-old class. They learn self-confidence, self-discipline, teamwork, respect, and get a great workout while learning practical self-defense techniques (e.g. not multiple locks or takedowns to the ground like a lot of BJJ schools but more focused on striking and defense). And most importantly, agree or disagree, right or wrong; we don't want our kid taking unnecessary head shots even with headgear regardless of how hard even with wearing gloves and a helmet (only for Blackbelt Program and above; the Basic Program and classes do not spar so no worry). Coach Aaron recognized my concern and adjusted the under-8 kids classes to avoid this as the kids at that age lack self-control (had it continued we would have pulled our kid out and went elsewhere). Again, maybe we are too paranoid about the brain sloshing around unnecessarily. We 100% recommend this school and once our daughter is old enough we plan to enroll her.

Great place!

We love Premier Martial Arts! They have such a well rounded program. Besides martial arts, they also instill confidence and teach respect. Our son has made great progress since starting. Sensei Brown and Sensei Kenny are both wonderful and caring! I highly recommend Premier Martial Arts!

We're happy to have my daughter practicing martial arts @ Premier. She has learned so much from Sensi Kenny. 5 Stars for a positive learning environment.

This school is closed now, but Instructor Deven has opened his own studio very close by. Check out Bushi Kai Action Academy! He trains everything from Fitness Kickboxing to Self Defense to more traditional and comprehensive martial arts systems, and even a demonstration/competition team. There's a program for everyone, even if you've never had previous experience, (like me when I discovered Premier). Bushi Kai Action Academy improves on everything Premier was accomplishing!

We’ve just transferred from an out-of-state martial arts studio and have felt so welcomed by both owners and instructor Rodriguez. Our children are learning valuable and practical martial arts, while having fun!