Reviews

It’s been 8 months my 4 year old daughter started going, coach is great here, make the sessions fun.

My son has been attending martial arts classes for a little over a year and the learning has been exceptional. The self-defense techniques he has learned have helped him a lot in addition to the discipline, dedication and focus. The instructors are always attentive to each child. The instructors Makayla, Meghan, Robby and Jameson are the best. My son enjoys taking classes with them.

Great experience for kids. They make it fun and relevant, with life lessons.

This is my local Dojo. I really enjoy coming here and like the people, feels kind of like family. Everyone is helpful, nice and respectful.

It's called Premier for a reason, they prioritize excellence here! I really appreciate that.

Can't say enough good things about the PMA family! They run a good consistent program, it keeps us on our toes to keep challenging ourselves all while moving at our own pace 🙂

Sensei Brendan is a phenomenal teacher.

My daughter loves these classes. The place is clean and welcoming. Sensei Shaun does a fantastic job teaching and motivating the kids. These lessons are a great learning experience because they are not just limited to learning moves, they encourage discipline, respect and self confidence. So far we are very happy!! Well done!

It is very good experience. Good instructors and kids are learning sledlf defence and enjoying it very much

Ms Kennedy loves her students and wants the best for them. She challenges them to be better not only as martial artists but as human beings.

From the moment I stepped into Premier Martial Arts, I felt welcomed. The professional atmosphere combined with friendly staff and students made it my top choice for martial arts training!

Great martial arts classes fot children and adults!

They do a great job with the kids and have fun events. Instructor Jon and Matt really get the kids.

Love this place so much! My son has really grown since attending. He looks forward all week to his lessons. They have monthly learning themes that help reinforce good morals, ethics and behavior like respect, being grateful, and helping your community. My youngest is too young for the classes, but loves watching and coming home to practice with his brother. I tried their self-dense class and that was also phenomenal. I learned so much and it was a great work out for a busy mom. Instructors John and Matthew are so great with the kids! They are fun and kind and know their stuff!! The owners are also so kind. They organize wonderful activities year round like a fun water day. I could go on and on! Amazing place!

Love the school! All of the instructors are awesome! Specially Instructor Jameson and Instructor Mikaela! Both help a lot to my youngest girl.🤗

We are so happy we found Premier Martial Arts studio in Mount Pleasant! My son is eager to attend classes and is so inspired by the instructor. The owner is also extremely accommodating to our busy schedule and they have classes after 5pm! I would highly recommend this studio for kids of all ages.

We are newer to PMA, but it’s very obvious to me that the coaches here are truly passionate about what they do. They love martial arts they love teaching, and they are good at it! Also so friendly! I high recommend to take a class and maybe it’s your thing too!

This is a phenomenal place to practice martial arts with a great instructor! I have been in the adult class for the past year and had reservations about starting because I had never done any martial arts before. And I could not be happier with the experience and skills I've gained from coming here! I love the focus on self defense and skills taught with real world scenarios in mind. On top of that you get a good workout with other great students and instructors, and get to see yourself become a competent martial artist. It is a well structured and flexible class; it allows new people like myself as well as experienced martial artists to come in and learn something new and better themselves.

Very dedicated staff. They are very detailed on their coaching and ensure the children understand and execute the movements properly. They teach these young kids respect and discipline. Highly recommend

Premier Martial Arts is an amazing place for kids! They've been instrumental in teaching my daughter confidence, teamwork, and motor skills. Tony and Arjun, the instructors, are fantastic and have a great way of connecting with kids. Matt, who helped me with the registration, was also very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend Premier Martial Arts to anyone looking for a great martial arts program for their child.

Awesome, engaging place to bring your children. I highly recommend it.

We are so grateful that we found this studio! Parker is just incredible with kids and is a wonderful instructor and person. He makes each class fun and engaging and you can really sense his love for his work. Thank you so much for making our 3 year old so comfortable and excited for your classes! You are a talented professional and teacher! 👏 👏

Premier has been great over the 6 years my son has been in their program. Great instructors who care about the students.

If you want to become part of a community, where your kid learns discipline, a moral code and how to defend himself… This is the place! Great people, great teachers, great family to be a part of!

My son has been attending PMA- Grand Prairie for about a year now and he loves it. The instructor Mr, Gonzalez and his two assistant trainers/coaches are very knowledgeable. They show alot of patience and interest in the kids. They switch up the curriculum monthly and quarterly so it keeps my son interested and continuously learning something new. They cover martial arts and also teach the kids how to be great, responsible individuals.

We love Premier Martial Arts! Sensei J is so good with the kids. He’s a great balance of fun and helping the little ones get wiggles out, but also having expectations of them, and teaching the kids courtesy and respect. My son loves coming here and he has grown up so much since he started! We started him 6 months before he started kindergarten, and I think it helped him prepare for kindergarten, by helping him learn how to be respectful, listen and work alongside peers. He’s also grown so much in confidence and strength. I would highly recommend this place to any family looking for a good place for their children to get introduced to martial arts, both littles and older kids. Just overall a great vibe!

It’s a great place for the kids to learn about Karate. Joel is a great teacher making the class so fun for the kids to enjoy and learn the discipline of the class.

Our daughter loves going here for classes! The instructor is very focused and kind. This is a great program and we are so happy we enrolled our daughter. She’s learning so much. We highly recommend enrolling!!!!

Love their approach and personal touch. They are great with kids and teach them beyond martial arts. Real world self-defense applications in addition to traditional karate makes this school ideal. Highly recommend!

Our family loved our time at Premier Martial Arts! Sensei John is such a fun, dedicated, caring and dynamic instructor. He instilled a lot of energy, encouragement and discipline for our son. We highly recommend anyone to check out the program!

Premier Martial Arts has been great for my son. He has been doing it for two years and has shown amazing progress and is so motivated to continue.

I have a 13-year-old who had been bullied for over a year and a friend of mine recommended this martial arts school and although he’s only been there eight weeks, the change in him is so great and the confidence that they build here Is really beyond words … The instructors make it fun and they are WONDERFUL with these kids ‼️ If you are in need of martial arts training for your kids or even adults, I highly recommend Premier martial arts…

My last review accidentally deleted, but here is another one. I started at PMA at the persistence of an instructor-friend, but I came to enjoy the community of it. PMA is more than just, kicking, hitting and striking, but forming as to be a fighter of something not of this world, but to kick out the demons of the world- to display fruits of the spirit on and off the mat. To understand what it truly means to wear the belt of truth- to take up the cross and deny yourself. Come to PMA and never be the same again. The sad thing is I see the company stand for Christian truths, but as of late this company needs prayer for the instructors to be true believers- not to be mean, but to have time with Jesus- daily even when life is easy.

I started taking my son here at the beginning of the month and just in the short amount of time that he has been coming I can already see such a huge change in him. I started bringing him because I wanted him to find his confidence, self esteem, and have a positive outlet. It has been amazing to see him already find that in this short amount of time. Justin, the instructor, has been amazing with my son and is awesome with every person that comes through the door. He wants to see everyone that comes here to learn and train be successful. I highly recommend Premier to anyone's child or any adult that is looking to learn martial arts and self defense.

I am indeed pleased and happy to recommend Premier Martial Arts to anyone who is looking for the right place for their child. The communication is great with my grand son and myself and I noticed that every one is respected. No one goes unnoticed. The staff is very friendly, caring and experienced in what they are doing.

Love this place! Great for kids and adults. David and John are amazing teachers.

My son has been attending Premier Martial Arts for a little over a year now. We were at the Manchester location for about 6 months, but it unfortunately had to close. The transition to the Cottleville location was seamless, and we’ve happy with both the instructors and the facilities. Sensei Stephen has been incredible. He shows a great deal of patience, understanding that kids learn and develop at different rates. He’s encouraging without being overly demanding and he seems to have as much fun in class as the kids do. I’d recommend PMA Cottleville to anyone who’s looking to help their kid improve with fitness, coordination, or self-confidence. It’s been a big part of my son’s growth.

I am thankful towards Premier Martial Arts for the lesson they provided to my granddaughter, which has helped her build confidence and a positive outlook towards life. The instructor is a highly skilled and dedicated professional who has made the learning experience enjoyable for my granddaughter.

Awesome experience. Extremely welcoming to beginners/first timers interested in training martial arts. Everyone is extremely down to and easy going

This location is privately owned and operated, and not associated with the corporate locations. Customer Service and Personal Growth & Empowerment is the primary focus at this school. Here, you’re family.

We stumbled upon PMA when we had some time to kill before a swim lesson. From that first moment where Coach Joel welcomed my son and me into their awesome, clean studio, we knew signing up for a month of unlimited classes was for us! This has been the best choice for us as my son has grown in so many ways. The socialization, fun, exercise, discipline, life lessons and more that Sensei John packs into a 30 minute session astound me. I’m in education and have observed dozens and dozens of adults teach. I’ve coached and played sports through college and have observed dozens of coaches. Sensei John is in a league of his own. Truly. His time management, jovial manner, kind nature, accurate adjustment of behaviors, and professionalism are unrivaled. He’s exceptional and I feel so fortunate that my son can learn and grow from such a tremendous model of a respectful, strong, focused, organized man who takes pride in his work. The way Sensei John scaffolds learning, demonstrates techniques, instills positivity and motivates is so inspiring. Just when I thought he couldn’t top himself, he ran a class where parents were involved. When I thought he couldn’t top that, he brings out new exercises and skills while breaking down the complexities of karate and captivating each child. He demands attention with grace. His values are appropriate in building morally good character. He is sensational at what he does. We were welcomed from the start and treated with flexibility, kindness, and compassion. The type of setting that makes someone feel seen, where the instructor knows each child by name, where safety is apparent - that’s the environment that Sensei John fosters. Eye contact, the ability to speak, physical fitness, pride and respect in oneself (these qualities that seem to be overlooked in today’s world) are upheld here and developed. I don’t have enough superlatives. Very grateful for your time and for opening your doors to us.

Excellent location. My son loves it.

PMA is an amazing Martial Arts program! Coach Johan and Coach Alex truly love their students and invest theirs hearts into developing each students’ skills as well as their character. This has been such a wonderful experience for my son that has not only taught him martial arts, but also helped him to build confidence within himself. If you are considering signing your child up come on in! They will welcome you with open arms and excited to work with your kiddo/s!

Great martial arts school. This is one of few schools where students can feel safe without instructors being to soft on the students. My kid loves everything about this school.

Amazing place my child is learning so much!

My 2 children started not long ago for a few weeks. Coach Alex explained the program very thoroughly and very friendly. Coach Johan. That man is a great motivator. You can tell he is passionate about teaching. Sparring and drills! Real life practice for real life situations.

When your kid is always excited to come to a Martial Arts class and noticed the positive changes, it explains everything! Kudos to the great teachers! I highly recommend PMA!👍👍👍🥋

Love Parker. I went through the program with him. Stood side by side with him the whole way. He's enthusiasm and passion is incredible. He is a great guy, great martial artist, a great instructor, great with the kids, teens and adults.

I love when my grandson shows me all that he learned in karate that day! I can see how much he enjoys it and how much more confident he is! 😊

A great place for kids and parents of children who are seeking to help their children with confidence, learning discipline/self-control and strength. We love it here and couldn't be more pleased! Highly recommended!

My nephew has been coming for a few months now and he loves it! He loves the teachers and how patient they are. He has gained so much confidence and is learning self discipline and respect. He is learning a skill that will last him a life time. Thank you Premier!!

Sensei Dion makes the class enjoyable for the kids. He encourages the students to master the concepts of discipline and focus with age appropriate mastery of the karate skills. Highly recommend Premier Martial Arts!

My son has been going to Premier Martial Arts for about a month and half now and we can see a boost in his confidence! He is also gaining strength in just this short period time all thanks to Ms.Regina! Premier Martial Arts was the best choice we had made for our son! Highly recommended!!

We came into a visit at premier martial arts because we wanted to help our son with confidence, focus and strength. When we first walked in, we were greeted by Ms.Brandy who was so sweet and very informative. She took us step by step on what to expect from the karate classes. Then she introduced us to Ms.Regina who listened to us and our son on what we wanted to accomplish from martial arts. Two days later, he started doing classes and we were amazed on how Ms.Regina taught her students and our son. We’re going on 2 months and we can already notice the difference in him! Ms.Regina has help our son with confidence, focus, and overall strength. The best part is they feel like family and you can see that they just want what’s best for everyone and you can see that when you walk through the doors! And it’s always music to my ears when my son reminds me when it’s time to go karate because he truly enjoys it! Which makes me so thankful and grateful, we found premier martial arts!! If your child needs a confidence booster or just looking for a place to belong then this is the right place for them! You won’t be disappointed! I can’t recommend them enough!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Amazing teachers amazing atmosphere Very welcoming … highly recommended

We started classes for our 10 yr old daughter and 5 yr old son in June this year. It has been the best decision we took to choose this place. Coach Regina is simply fantastic. Not only is she an awesome teacher but also a wonderful human being who knows how to channelize the energies of different kids. My daughter’s confidence has gone up heaps and we see that in her soccer too. There isa marked improvement in my son’s focus and self discipline. Coach Thang is equally wonderful. This is definitely one of the best martial arts school around.

The instructors are very very good with the kids. My son loves coming to class. I love the huddle talks that the instructors do with the kids. They keep the kids informed about self control, awareness, honesty and many other topics that are important for their safety. The instructors are very passionate and will sometimes give your child a little extra attention when time permits to help and let them perfect any techniques that they may need extra guidance on. Overall this place is the best.

Es un lugar muy bueno en donde mi hijo está aprendiendo de los mejores, están atentos en todo momento de los niños todo el personal es muy amable y muy profesional doy 5 estrellas y si pudiera dar más no dudaría en un mejor puntaje

The instructors are truly what make this an excellent place for martial arts. Their attention and patience for all the kids (at least the 12 and unders I have seen) is fantastic and they still make fun! From focus on the technical moves/form to mixing in games periodically it is a very nice balance for those looking for a disciplined activity outside of school. My daughter does not love many sports but she loves her karate nights and belt tests!

Great place to train. Awesome teacher, staff, and students. Everyone is very supportive and encouraging.

We've been incredibly impressed with Premier Martial Arts and the positive impact it has had on our son. Our main goal was to reduce screen time and help our child develop discipline and focus, and this school has exceeded our expectations. The sensei at Premier Martial Arts is truly exceptional, especially when it comes to working with kids. He has a unique ability to connect with the children, keeping them engaged while instilling important values like respect, discipline, and perseverance. The classes are structured, yet fun, making it easy for our son to stay motivated and look forward to each session. Beyond the physical techniques, our child is learning valuable life skills that are already making a difference at home and in school. We're grateful to have found a place that aligns with our priorities and provides such a supportive and positive environment for our child to grow. If you're looking for a martial arts school that not only teaches self-defense but also focuses on personal development, Premier Martial Arts is the perfect choice. Highly recommend!

Premier Martial Arts has been a game changer for our son and our family!! We all wholeheartedly give this establishment, its owner and instructors a gleaming 5+ star review! My son has gained confidence both in mind and body. He's gained physical strength and to respect others and himself. If you're considering a martial arts studio, you have to check this place out!

This is a great place for kids to learn martial arts. The teachers here are very professional as well as respectful to the kids and the families. I would highly recommend this location.

Great place for my kiddo to learn karate.

My son and I’ve have been training at PMA North Charleston since they opened (2 years ago). The curriculum is challenging and teaches multiple forms of martial arts and self defense. I’m in my forties , and I’m in better shape and more confident in myself than I was 10 years ago. It’s a great program for kids and adults of all ages.

One of the best Martial Arts schools in Texas! Great coaches: Coach Johan and Coach Alex and Coach Josh! My son is in his last year of the black belt program! He going to be ready like Freddy!

My kids have been going for over a year now. They enjoy the classes. There are many time slots to work with our schedule. Teachers are all very good! The owners are very nice and understanding. I highly recommend it.

My son absolutely loves his experience at Premiere Martial Arts! The instructors are not only skilled but also incredibly supportive, helping him build confidence and discipline while having fun.

A great place that helps with seeing my son grow and develop. I can definitely see my son maturing since coming here. I highly recommend it for all parents.

Premier Martial Arts is an excellent dojo! They train people from all backgrounds and levels of experience to no experience at all. The instructors are patient and encouraging of everyone. Great, well run company!

My sons love this place, and the coaches very nice and caring for the kids, great place and highly recommend.

My 6-year-old son joined the Black Belt program at PMA a few months ago, and we’ve seen fantastic results. His confidence and focus have greatly improved. The coaches are excellent—supportive and skilled. We’re thrilled with his progress and highly recommend this program for anyone looking to enhance their child’s growth through martial arts.

"My son has been attending PMA for two years now, and the growth in his confidence and discipline has been remarkable. The Tiny Champs program at PMA Martial Arts is, without a doubt, the best beginner-friendly option to help your little one build confidence and structure."

Great place, put my kid in a few months ago and I really see progress and the instructors are awsome fun and also firm. Definitely keeping my kid in PMA

Premier Martial Arts is incredible, with tons of friendly practitioners and coaches. Always a lot of energy and fun with the kids, even teens and adults too. 10/10 best martial arts school I’ve ever been to.

Great place! My daughter has learned so much on how to defend herself and get out of dangerous situations!

We love PMA! Coach Alex and Coach Johan are amazing. They work with you on absences and makeups, and are always always happy to see each child walk through that door!

Wonderful staff that really know how to connect with the different age groups, are caring, and committed!

Great place and love love the coaches!!! My kids are learning so much here. Thank you!!

My son has been coming to PMA Richmond for over a year and still looks forward to each class. We are thankful for all the amazing coaches (Coach Alex, Johan, and Josh) and how they teach fundamental life skills to the kids. My son has grown tremendously since joining.

I can’t recommend this place enough, the instructors go above and beyond for their students in and out class. My little has learned so much and has build so much discipline not only physically, but mentally. 10/10!

We have had nothing but positive experiences with Premier Martial Arts! The instructors are always welcoming and friendly! They make the classes fun for kids while still teaching them valuable lessons and skills! My kids both started when this location opened up but then left for a bit to try different sports. When my oldest said he was interested in coming back - I was all about it! So glad he's found something he's interested in and wants to even practice outside of class! Thanks PMA!

We are so happy we started our son in Martial arts training here about a year ago. We've seen him grow in his confidence and his responsibility since starting. The instructors are great and super encouraging to the kids. Keep doing what you guys do, you rock!

Premier Martial Arts is the greatest spot for learning to fight and make friends. Sensei Dion is the best instructor there is and is just like Jedi Master Yoda. One could learn so much from this school and stay in good health.

PMA on Woodson’s Reserve has been a great addition to our children’s day to day routine. The instructors Mr. Bell, Mr. Montelongo, and Miss. Parker are marvelous. They truly care about all of the kids and their well being. Our children not only learn how to defend themselves if faced with physical adversity but also learn and are held accountable to build life skills such as self discipline, respect, and honesty. Those just listed are only a few of the many topics they have covered. There are many thus far they have learned to incorporate in their daily routine in and outside the class setting. It’s been a blessing to witness how much they have improved since their first day of class.

Ever since we have joined PMA Spring, our kids have shown an increase in confidence, focus and excitement in learning new things. The teachers here are super engaged and always encouraging to keep pushing forward with each new skill they learn. They also have been able to make new friends and this has definitely given a confidence boost when it comes to socializing with other kids. We are excited and cannot wait for our two youngest to be able to join PMA in the future.

My son has been coming to this location since it opened and he loves it! He has learned so much in his time at PMA Steiner Ranch. The new instructor is fantastic and I’m loving the new management, as well. It’s always been a great location but these recent changes have only made it better!