Reviews

As a parent of three young kids trying to navigate my way through the parenting world- I’m always concerned for their safety and how to Make it a safer world for them…. But my biggest thing really is giving them the skills so that they can protect themselves.. We decided to try Premier Martial Arts after my friend kept telling me how amazing they are …. (She was right) We were given a trial- but to be completely honest- we didn’t need it. After the first 5 minutes of being there and after the first class finished. It was a done deal… this is the place where my kids need to be. They are ALL about SELF PROTECTION. They’re not just teaching our kids karate and self defense- they’re teaching our kids confidence- awareness- discipline- and the importance of protecting themselves and others. From the moment we walked in- sensei China was on top of it all- She did not miss a single detail. I brought along with me my brother and sister and their kids- and sensei China hooked us all up. We all joined on day 1… we didn’t need that trial. Sensei China’s communication and transparency left me with such a comfort, confidence, and ease. All of the sensei’s are truly incredible…. But we’ve had the pleasure of coming on days when Sensei Austin and Sensei Bobby are teaching. They have this incredible ability to teach respect- discipline- integrity- confidence- perseverance- and accountability… all while making the class FUNNN! Sense Austin’s charisma and enthusiasm and screaming “HIYA!!!!!” Actually makes me want to get up and start hitting some pads too…. My boys are younger and don’t have the best attention span- somehow the sensei’s keep them engaged the whole time…. They know when to push the kids- when to encourage them- and how to make them feel proud of themselves while still challenging them to grow. You can tell that they genuinely care about their students—not just as karate kids, but as people. It is such a family vibe there. I have also had the privilege and pleasure of getting to know the owner Kourtney, who is just such an incredibly kind- good person. Finding the right place- the right fit for your kids is a BIG deal… for us- this is undoubtedly the right fit. 10/10 recommend ! So crazy excited to follow my kiddos on this journey!!

Mr Neves and Mr Brown are very good teachers for our children. They are dedicated and ver kind

The whole atmosphere is great. The workers are exceptional...we love taking our grandson and seeing him do his thing❣️

This has been an amazing experience for Elijah and Mr. Nick is the absolute best! Thank you for all you do.

PMA Coconut Creek has become a cornerstone of our son's development. From knowledgeable and professional instructors to top-notch facilities and equipment, PMA Coconut Creek has it all. You have found your home for self defense.

This great program promotes children's development in many areas of their lives. The coaches are very kind and see each child as unique. I highly recommend this program to children of any age!

The exceptional service offered by Premier martial art to its students is truly impressive and justifies every dollar invested.

Excellent martial arts school My son has got vastly stronger and has had a huge increase in confidence. The teachers are excellent and always willing to work with everyone

My son has been training at Premier Martial Arts since 2020, and we are so grateful for this studio. Karate has given him structure and has really improved his ability to follow instructions, both in class and at home. The instructors are patient, consistent, and truly care about the kids. Highly recommend!

We’ve had a wonderful experience at Premier Martial Arts Plantation! The instructors are amazing—patient, encouraging, and great with the kids. The studio is clean, welcoming, and provides a fun environment where the kids can learn, stay active, and build confidence. Nico really enjoys his time there, and it’s been great seeing him have fun while learning new skills. We’re very happy we found Premier Martial Arts and would highly recommend it to other families!

We love PMA weston! We have been coming for over a year and love everything abot this place, the improvement i have seen in my son with his confidence, respect discipline is great! Instructors ara amazing Their summer camp and parebts bight out a plis!

We’ve been with them since my kid’s 3 y/o. She’s already 6 1/2 y/o, and I can say this is a good place to have the kids start learning self defense. Especially with sparring, they make sure nobody gets hurt and they keep a close eye on the kids. They make it as ‘realistic’ as possible, but as safe as possible. The instructors treat everyone as if they’re their own family. Our family is really glad that we are a part of this group.

place! The staff brings so much dedication, patience, and positive energy to every class. They make each student feel welcome and supported while encouraging them to do their best. Their passion for teaching and commitment to excellence shine through in everything they do. We’re grateful to be part of such an inspiring community and highly recommend Premier Martial Arts!

Wonderful program for kids.

My son has been with Premier Martial Arts for two years, recently switching to the Weston location. It is huge! Staff is all so welcoming and friendly. Plenty of seating is available for families to watch. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained. They are always offering extra events aside from just the regular weekly/biweekly classes.

SO FUNN!!!!! Everyone is so kind!!!

Best school in my opinion. Immediately like family but in a good way. The head Coaches Troy and Charles are so amazing in their training skills. From the little champs class with the basic skills, to the big kids class putting those combinations together my daughter has been learning so much here.

Our family loves PMA! Our daughters have gained significantly more confidence as well as important life skills in the time they have been enrolled, thanks to their instructors, Senseis Austin, Bobby and China. These instructors have truly created a positive and empowering atmosphere. They notice and praise growth and gains made in martial arts techniques as well as behavioral growth and gains in all students. They set out clear expectations and standards and regularly engage the students in conversations regarding what they are observing and encourage improvement where necessary. This gentle, yet direct and open dialogue would not be possible if the instructors had not worked hard to create individual bonds with each student first. Due to building this connection first, students are at ease in their learning environment, leading them to try new things, feel confident pushing their own limits, ask questions, make mistakes without fear of embarrassment, and persevere to attain their goals. Instructors also foster this bond among students and regularly empower not just higher-ranking belts, but all students to encourage, teach and help one another. This has allowed the environment to become one of community, caring and teamwork. Respect, integrity, honesty, and accountability for self and others have all been consistent themes on and off the mat. In addition to the ideal environment for physical and personal growth, the coaching and training of techniques employed incorporate “big picture” ideas of self-defense and easy to understand explanations and demonstrations. Instructors consistently take the time to explain why they are doing what they are doing and how techniques are applied in real life scenarios. When students understand the fundamental “why” of a certain move or technique, it is easier to remember and execute the “how”. We could not be happier to see the tremendous growth in our daughters since enrolling in PMA!

I cannot recommend enough! The instructors know all the kids by name and are so enthusiastic and passionate that its contagious. My son has gained so much confidence and is excited every single day he gets to come here. There are not enough words to explain how wonderful Premier martial arts has been for my son!

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Awesome Studio! We are excited for our daughter’s martial Arts journey!

Absolutely love these guys! Our 11 year old has enjoyed this program for over a year now and loves learning discipline and confidence alongside her peers!

We’ve had a great experience with our son’s martial arts class! The instructors are patient, encouraging, and do a wonderful job teaching discipline, respect, and self-confidence. Our son enjoys every class and looks forward to continuing and learning new skills. We appreciate the positive environment and the attention the instructors give to each student. Highly recommended for kids!

I love that it feels like a family. And they are very welcoming. You can see that they love what they do. Love that they really help me And encourage me. Thank you to Sensei Austin Sensei Bobby and Sensei China for helping me

Exceptional teachers, friendly environment!

My son started training recently and he absolutely loves it, it’s the highlight of his week. Mr Joey and Ms Debbie are the best!

Signed my daughter up almost 1 month ago and she absolutely loves it. The instructor's are great very nice, patient and communicative!

This is the BEST PLACE for my grandsons. They are very good at what they do. Happy we picked Permier Martial Arts @ Highland Creek our best choice.

Great place to develop both physically and mentally

Sensei Kenny is phenomenal! It is obvious that Sensei Kenny has a lot of experience and is an effective teacher. Highly recommend this Premier Martial Arts location! Special shout out to Charli!

My daughter is going on two years. She has grown so much with her confidence and being loud every class!!!

Since we started attending premier, I’ve noticed a huge difference in both of my boys. They have become more respectful, outgoing, and confident. Sensei Austin and the entire team work incredibly hard to help shape the kids into respectful individuals with strong morals and values. In addition to teaching them how to protect themselves they also instill discipline, confidence, and character. We are very grateful for the positive impact that everyone has had on our family.

Good people building community and fostering good habits and principles in kids, not to mention useful self defense skills. When I watch my daughter jump-kick a training bag (or learn how to escape from a grapple), it makes me feel more at ease about her upcoming teenage years.

My daughter has grown so much since joining this martial arts school, not only in her skills, but in her confidence and character both inside and outside of the classroom. The environment has always felt friendly and welcoming, and there is a strong sense of community here. It feels like she is part of a martial arts family, and as a parent, that means so much to me. You can tell that the instructors genuinely care about the kids and have a real passion for teaching them and helping them grow. One of the things I appreciate most about Sensei Austin is the way he holds my daughter accountable while still treating her with kindness and respect. If she isn’t meeting the expectations set for her, he addresses it firmly but kindly and uses it as an opportunity to teach her rather than simply correct her. I also really value that the lessons don’t stop at martial arts. There is an emphasis on character, respect, good morals, and being the same kind of person outside of class that you are expected to be inside of it. He even takes the time to check in about how the kids are doing at home, which has always stood out to me. Sensei Austin has become such a positive role model in my daughter’s life, and I am genuinely grateful for the influence he and the other instructors have had on her. Watching her become more confident, disciplined, and capable while also learning what it means to have good character has been so rewarding. It is very clear that they care about who the kids are becoming as people, not just how well they perform in martial arts, and that is something I truly value about this school.

I have only positive things to say about this place. The ambience is welcoming and professional, the training is excellent, and the senseis are knowledgeable, and dedicated to their students’ growth. It is a safe and fun environment for kids and adults helping them build confidence, develop valuable skills, learn discipline, and gain structure. I highly recommend. Thanks Premier!!

Entire staff is amazing . Love all the Sensei and staff . Very patient teachers and Fun classes .

Amazing people, lessons for everyday and dangerous scenarios, how every little detail can make a huge difference, and some preaching (life lessons). Highly recommended for anyone who wants to get strong and learn how to defend themselves, but also be gentle to others.

Amazing experience signing up! Have amazing teachers!

My son loves his class! The coaches are amazing. Ms Nia is the best

The best place to go to martial arts! My son absolutely loves it!

Just Signed up my 4 year old up and It’s been absolutely amazing!!! Mrs. Deb is great ! And they were doing a special so the first class was a trial class to see if your kid actually liked it! Been here for over 3 weeks and they are already like family!!! Highly recommended!

We absolutely love this karate class! Our child is gaining so much confidence while learning important self-defense skills, discipline, respect, and focus. It’s wonderful to see them becoming stronger both physically and mentally. The instructors create such a positive and encouraging environment!

I can’t say enough good things about the Sensei Bobby, China and Austin. Each of them brings something unique to the experience, and together they create an environment that is welcoming, disciplined, encouraging, and genuinely focused on helping students grow—not just as martial artists, but as people. Sensei Bobby Sensei Bobby is absolutely incredible with the kids. He has a deep knowledge and it shows in the way he teaches. What really stands out is his attention to detail. He notices the little things—the positioning of a hand, the movement of a foot, the technique behind a drill—and takes the time to help students understand how to improve. He has a great ability to work with kids at different skill levels while keeping them engaged and motivated. He knows when to push them and when to slow things down so they can truly understand what they’re learning. You can tell that he genuinely cares about the students and takes pride in helping them develop confidence, discipline, and strong fundamentals. Sensei China Sensei China brings such a warm and welcoming energy to the studio, and it’s obvious how much she cares about every student who walks through the door. She has a wonderful way of making the kids feel comfortable while still holding them accountable. She is tough when she needs to be, but always fair, and I think that balance is one of her greatest strengths. She understands that discipline is an important part of martial arts, but she delivers it with compassion and encouragement. Beyond teaching, she seems to be one of those people who helps keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She creates a sense of structure and community that makes the studio feel like much more than just a place to take martial arts classes. Sensei Austin Sensei Austin has one of the most natural and gentle teaching styles I’ve experienced. Whether he’s working with the kids or teaching the adult classes, he has a way of making everyone feel comfortable while still challenging them to improve. One of his biggest strengths is his ability to break down complicated drills and techniques into steps that people of all ages and experience levels can understand. He doesn’t make you feel intimidated if you don’t immediately get something—he simply finds another way to explain it until it clicks. And, perhaps most importantly, Sensei Austin genuinely seems to enjoy what he does. His personality, enthusiasm, and sense of fun make the classes enjoyable, while his knowledge and patience make them productive. You can tell that teaching isn’t just something he does—it’s something he truly enjoys and takes pride in. Overall What makes the Mechanicsburg PMA studio special is that each Sensei brings a different personality and teaching style, but they all share the same commitment to their students. They create a place where kids can learn discipline and confidence, adults can challenge themselves, and everyone can feel like they are part of a community.

My kids absolutely love it here! Coach Troy’s passion for martial arts is great. He is really involved and hands on, and I’ve seen such a positive change in my children’s confidence. The environment is welcoming, encouraging, and positive, and there are always new things for them to learn and try. They’re also learning great self-defense skills while having fun. I highly recommend this place for kids!

This place has been a awesome place seems I stared there has been some problems here and there but it’s great I recommend it.

I love coming to this dojo. Very welcoming and it feels like home away from home. This experience has been very positive since I’ve been here. I definitely recommend coming here if you’re having challenges with confidence and overcoming any challenges you face in life

Hands down, the BEST karate school around! We absolutely love this school! From the instructors to the atmosphere, you can tell how much they genuinely care about every single student. They don’t just teach karate — they teach confidence, discipline, respect, perseverance, and how to believe in yourself.

My son has been coming for several years now, have noticed so much growth and confidence. Definitely recommend

My son has had such an improvement since going here with discipline and learning techniques.He’s been going since he’s 3 years old and he is now 5. He loves it! Amazing staff too 🥰

My daughter recently started and I can't say enough how amazing the experience has been. My daughter is non-verbal among a few other things. Normally I get met with a lot of questions about what she won't be able to do. Not once did they focus on what she can't do. They just step in and help her do her best. They don't make her feel like she is different. It has been so amazing to watch her grow and we can't thank the amazing staff enough.

I have been in PMA for a long time and even without black belts according to the senseis were able to teach me with great precision. They are able to teach kids and young adults respect and discipline. Great place

My daughter has been going here since May and I couldn't be more impressed with all the instructors. She has learned so much and is proud of her accomplishments. She gets excited to go to class every week knowing she will learn ways to protect herself and gain confidence. The atmosphere is perfect for her, she has a great time, and actually pays attention which is something we are working on since she is 5 years old.

Great place to learn team work, discipline and teamwork. My daughter loves it.

The best place where my kid love to go and practice a sport, with a great team and coach. He is so happy in that place.

My daughter loves martial arts classes at Premier River Oaks! She has learned so much, and her skills have advanced rapidly in a short period of time. The instructors are excellent!

The coaches are amazing with the kids and always focused on safety of the students.

Our son absolutely loves coming to class and has grown so much since he started! Highly recommend for confidence and self Discipline.

Signing Joe up for classes has changed his life! Before going to PMA, Joe struggled with self esteem, confidence, and participation in team sports. After the past year or so of being in PMA, Joe has shown tremendous growth and maturity. Joe’s teachers have even noticed such an improvement from even a few months ago to now. Sensei Austin has such a fantastic way of connecting with the kids and being effective when correcting moves or behaviors. He knows every kid in each class and specific things about them which makes it personal. Sensei Austin ensure the class know they have to be a good person before a good martial artist, and it shows. Sensei China is amazing to watch keep all the operations smooth and moving, on top of knowing all the kids and their families. Nothing gets by her. It’s great to watch her connect with the kids and encourage them to do the best they can do when learning and performing moves. Can and Danny are phenomenal role models to Joe and he looks up to them almost like a brother. Never did I think signing Joe up for martial arts to help him learn some discipline for team sports would have such a feeling of being part of a family.

Love the place and the environment. The teachers/sensei’s are patient, understanding, funny, kind, and hardcore. I personally believe they are one of kind and the best that there could be.

My son (9) has been attending for 4 months now and loves it! He's gain confidence, focus and coordination - while having a great time and getting his energy out. They also have amazing birthday parties - Sensei Glen is the best!

My son has been taking classes at PMA for about a year and a half. He's had a great experience and has grown in many ways. His physical health, ability to focus, and willingness to try new and challenging things has increased significantly. The senseis have their own distinct personalities and they all work together seamlessly during class to help all of the students. Sensei China holds each child accountable with her high standards. Sensei Bobby notices the tiny little details and gives specific feedback to help each student make sure they're doing techniques properly. Sensei Austin runs the classes with a great mix of humor and clear instructions. The students learn to balance fun and taking things seriously. Sensei Cam inspires the students with his showmanship and Sensei Danny's patience is always evident. Together they make a great team and my family is so happy to be a part of PMA.

Love the place ,the people ,the atmosphere overall I always look forward to going there after school when I have class!!!

Our daughter started asking to join a martial arts class when she turned 5. From the first class, we were blown away by the attention and kindness of Sensei China, who walked our daughter through what to expect in the class. Right away, we could tell our daughter was hooked. It has been the one subscribed activity that she never tries to avoid or quit. She is pretty shy in new environments and wouldn’t talk in class. A little over a month in, Sensei Austin took over leading our daughter’s class and it has made a world of difference. Immediately he had the kids focus on balance, focus, and respect to build up their foundations. He has an incredible talent for connecting with the kids, but holds them accountable and uses the promise of tornado kick demonstrations or zombie games to encourage the students to focus. Our daughter is so proud of her accomplishments in class, she occasionally gets distracted admiring her electrical tape stripes and needs snapped back to attention. We’ve seen a huge boost in her confidence on and off the mat. She now shouts the student creed in class and puts some umph behind her punches and kicks. All the staff are phenomenal and solely dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential.

Highly recommend, my son has been going for the last three years. I will say since the change in teachers I have noticed a huge difference. While previous teachers were very good I have to say sensei Austin and sensei China do a phenomenal job providing a structured yet fun atmosphere. They really make it feel like a home away from home, including all members of the family. I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else.

Rylen has been attending this awsome dojo for almost 2 years now and the one year his belt graduation landed on his birthday Sensai Austin at the end of the session picked Rylen up on his shoulders and they all sang Happy Birthday! Rylen always talks about how much he loves going and learning more and more each class! Keep up the awsome work!

We took our 3yo for his first class and signed up for a monthly membership the same day. He had such a good time. Both instructors were very hands-on and had a great mix of fun and disciplinary cues.

**5/5 Stars – Fantastic experience for young learners!** My son, Aarav, joined Premier Martial Arts in Mechanicsburg just a month ago, and the progress he has made in such a short time is incredible! The entire staff is exceptionally friendly and welcoming, making every visit a positive experience. The instructors are phenomenal with kids- they know exactly how to keep them engaged, motivated, and excited to learn. What sets this studio apart is their holistic approach: they don't just focus on teaching physical martial arts techniques, but also emphasize character development, overall behavior, respect, and discipline. Most importantly, they make sure the kids have an absolute blast while learning. Seeing Aarav build confidence and enjoy his classes so much has been amazing. Highly recommended for any parent looking for a supportive, fun, and high-quality martial arts environment!

My daughter has been taking classes at Premier Matias Arts for a little more than year and a half. The senseis are kind, energetic, and make each kid feel like they are special and welcome. Over the last few months, there has been a noticeable and intentional change in how students are engaging with each other on the mat. Higher belts are encouraged to take the lead and support lower belts with their techniques. This fosters improved relationships within the class and builds confidence. I truly enjoy watching my daughter have the confidence to help a neighbor by kindly pointing out how to make an adjustment. The senseis have established an environment where my daughter doesn’t feel poorly or critiqued if someone else points out an adjustment in one of her techniques. They are all striving for excellence together.

We absolutely love this place and couldn’t be happier with our experience! It has been so special watching our son grow—not only in his martial arts skills, but also in his confidence, discipline, and character. The instructors truly care about the kids and make them feel supported, encouraged, and proud of themselves. You can tell they put so much heart into what they do. We’re so grateful to have found such a positive and encouraging place for our son to learn and grow!!! 🥹

This place does a wonderful job with the kids. The instructors are personable, patient, and truly invested in each child’s confidence and development. They teach and enforce real standards — respect, discipline, and self-control — while also giving kids skills that could genuinely protect them if they’re ever in a bad situation. What my son is learning here goes way beyond martial arts moves; these are life skills that could one day save him. So grateful we found this school!

We’ve had a really great experience with Premier Martial Arts over the last 3+ years. All of the instructors are very knowledgeable and clearly know their stuff, but more importantly, they’re really good at working with the kids and getting that knowledge across to them. Everyone is always friendly and welcoming, and the instructors and staff have gone out of their way to accommodate our son when needed. We’ve seen a lot of growth in him since he started, both in martial arts and just in the young man he’s becoming. In our family, there's a motto "you can do hard things". I appreciate that PMA is a safe place where my son can challenge himself and overcome his perceived limitations. Even if it involves tears and sore muscles. Thank you Sensei Austin, Sensei China, and Sensei Bobby!

Very informative gym. Learned lots of new tricks, techniques and forms that’re very practical in the real world. Highly recommend

It's me! The one, and only student who is ACTUALLY putting in a FIVE STAR review of Premier Martial Arts! Well...I don't know-but enjoy reading! ('0') I started in January 2023. With of course my freaking introverted, stern, but sweet looking older brother Tatu-uh I-I mean. Let's not put in our names here people! Anyways, I have lost weight, volunteered, my ego got burned to the ground so hard it was instantaneous. I realized not to try to be like my brother to get attention. My favorites are kickboxing, and wrestling. (My kicks hurt!) Premier Martial Arts made me see my true colorful self. Made me a better person, instead of being like everyone else. I made friends, and lost friends. Which made me stronger mentally and physically. It made me disciplined, it made me get into skateboarding, well the reason why I started skateboarding was because to get outside more. And I already did roller skating, so I had my eyes on it to the point my board is broken! I learned that I don't need to be like my cheerful brother at all. Even though he was more on the popular side, and had many teens his age talk to him. And even though I felt like his shadow. I DON'T FEEL LIKE THAT ANYMORE! Looking back at what I had. My big, resentful, fastidious, and envious ego didn't see what I actually did have until now. And until my brother and I took time off. (Which is right now, but we're coming back, I promise!) I actually want to go back to the dojo to do my own thing. Do tournaments, not try to force friendships. Which I freaking did, but I learned my lesson. Talk to adults because every single time I talk to one now, It's easy peasy. All I do is use my characteristic charm and my sanguine voice to talk to them like I talk to my parents. Respectfully. And I feel like the adults I talk to when I go to the gas station, or anywhere. They make me feel respected and optimistic about going back to the dojo. Not to make friends, but to be useful. And yes do I care about calling myself out? No. Do I feel ashamed of how I was in the past? No. Did I learn my lesson? Yes. Did Premier Martial Arts make me grow up? Yes. Are the coaches legit? Yes. Is it worth putting your ungrateful kid in the curriculum? Yes. (Therefore, the staff are not the babysitters, alright? IT'S MMA NOT THE DAYCARE FOR YOUR BAD CHILDREN OR CHILD). Can you do weapons too? Of course it's MMA. Can you join as an adult? Yes of course! Can you lose weight? Heck yeah! You gotta do about 50 or 100 sit ups or push ups! I'm not joking! it's brutal! Do you have to put in the work? Yes you lazy oaf-I mean yes! Of course! Just don't try to obviously skip the drills nor be impertinent to anyone. It's not worth it, I mean one guy had to do a bunch of workouts when the rest of the students did class. Or you'll get checked by a coach. Ha! yeah go ahead and try. If you have made it this far, by reading a 13 year old's long freaking paragraphs and roasting her past self. Great job! Hope this review helps. And Premier Martial Arts made me persevering through my hard times. 🙂

Great instructors, family feel, very happy with the program.

My son has been going to PMA Plantation for years. It was one of the best decisions we’ve made. He has not only learned self-discipline while having fun, he’s gained confidence and great friends. The staff is amazing and it truly is great for families. The instructors have exceeded our expectations. We are blessed to have found this amazing dojo. Thank you for the amazing experiences and many more to come.

The instructors are the best, they care and work extremely well with kids. I’m super impressed with their focus on character building as well as martial arts.

My grandson has been attending Premier Martial Art for almost 2 years and we love it. The teachers know the children on a personal level, they taught them different moves from different countries this year. Its been really nice to see him at 6yrs old develope and become his own little person. Thanks Mr Jas and Mr John

Sensei Austin and his team are phenomenal! He does an exceptional job of teaching the kids focus and discipline while also allowing them to be kids and have fun. Keeping a room full of 5-7 years old is a difficult task but he handles the chaos with a calm gentle levity that is instructive for the kids and entertaining for the adults. When kids are nervous or struggling the team works with them individually to build their skill and confidence. The whole team also puts the children’s personal and mental growth at the forefront of every lesson. They are truly doing their best to build not only better martial artists but better human beings. The student instructors that the school uses are also of the highest caliber and conduct themselves as excellent role models for the developing young ones.

Hello, good afternoon. I have a question: do you have staff available for someone who doesn't speak English? Can they take the classes?

My son, Maverick, joined PMA this past February, From the very beginning, we noticed something special about Sensei Austin. The way he interacts with the kids immediately stood out to us. He is kind, patient, reassuring, and genuinely makes every child feel seen and comfortable. He knows when to encourage them, when to push them, and when to simply laugh and have fun with them. Honestly, he was one of the main reasons we decided to sign Maverick up. Since Austin became Lead Instructor, we’ve noticed PMA absolutely bursting at the seams with new kids, and it’s such an amazing thing to see! Austin was definitely made for this role. He is an incredible instructor and such a great role model for these kids. And then there’s Sensei China. She is absolutely amazing! The way she runs PMA, keeps everything moving, and somehow never misses a beat is incredible. You can tell how much heart, dedication, and love she puts into PMA and into every child who walks through those doors. Since Maverick moved up to BBT, we have watched his confidence absolutely SKYROCKET. The little boy who started in February is not the same kid we see walking into class now. He is more confident, more excited to try new things, and so proud of himself. He looks forward to class every single week, and seeing that excitement on his face means more to us than I can put into words. As a parent, there is nothing better than finding a place where your child feels supported, encouraged, safe, and genuinely happy. PMA has given Maverick that. I would recommend PMA to any family! We are so glad we took that introductory class and decided to become part of this wonderful PMA family. 💚🥋 Thank you to all of the Senseis for everything you do for these kids! 💚

My daughter just started classes here and absolutely loves it! According to her “The teachers are so nice and I love them! I like the feeling I have being in class. It’s so fun and I like it!” That’s a rave review 🙂 The facility is lovely and clean. The other families and students are very kind and welcoming. Highly recommended!

We could not be happier with our experience at Premier Martial Arts! Since enrolling our son, we have seen remarkable growth in him both inside and outside the dojo. Before starting classes, he was a bit more reserved, but now he is opening up so much more, talking freely, and expressing himself with newfound confidence! The instructors do an exceptional job of teaching core life skills like discipline, focus, and respect in a way that is engaging, supportive, and fun for the kids. Seeing him build positive habits, listen better, and feel proud of his progress has been the absolute best part of this journey. The energy, structure, and care provided by the instructors make every class something he looks forward to. Thank you to the amazing team for making such a positive impact on our family!

We have had a positive experience with Premier Martial Arts, but what has meant the most to us is the relationships our son (Titus) has developed with the Senseis. You can tell that the Senseis genuinely cares about the kids and takes the time to build relationships with them, while still expecting them to listen, learn, follow instruction and do their best. Our son enjoys going, he feels comfortable there, and we have watched his confidence and focus grow. And that matters to us as parents. He has had a good experience with all of the Senseis, but Sensei Austin holds a special place in his heart. Our son has grown to trust him, and they speak to each other like little old men. (LOL). We don't take it lightly when our son trusts an adult enough to learn from them, and we are grateful for the relationship they have developed. And then there is Sensei Chyna. Hands down, she is a boss! She keeps that dojo running. She is organized, attentive, and somehow manages to keep everything flowing even when there are kids and families going in every direction. But what I probably respect most about her is how she carries herself. She gives respect, and she expects it in return. She is firm when she needs to be, but never in a way that feels disrespectful or unnecessary. As someone who was active in Martial Arts, I know the importance of Sensai Chyna's presence. Our son gets to see a her leading, teaching, setting expectations, and commanding respect. We are very thankful for the experience he has had there. The Jones Family

My 10 year old daughter goes to Premier Martial Arts. Without doubt, I can say they are above the league in this area. My daughter totally loves learning Karate there. I will be sending my 8 year old daughter starting December. They are professional, subject matter experts, and exactly know how to do Black Belt Training (BBT) for kids. Also, they don't make a herd of 30 students where kids don't learn anything. They keep a minute eye on each kid's learning, exactly know where kids are lagging, and specifically assist kids in improving those weaknesses. Not only are they best in BBT in the area, their customer service is also exceptional. Sensei Austin, Sensei China are really exceptional. I totally recommend Premier Martial Arts (PMA) to anyone and everyone in this area.

Terrific coaching and support. The Premier team really cares about their student - they went out of their way to ensure I had a great experience.

I’ve seen a massive change in my son since he started coming to PMA in Mechanicsburg. It’s about so much more than earning a belt. He’s learning real-life skills that extend far beyond the dojo. He’s more in control of himself at home, more polite, more driven, and more respectful. You can clearly see that he’s learning the building blocks to become a good person, while also becoming someone who has the confidence and ability to defend himself and others when necessary. And I owe that to two things (three things?): my son’s hard work and dedication, and his sensei’s commitment to teaching him. I couldn’t be more proud of the person he’s becoming.