Reviews

My son became very invested in the classes from day 1. The instructor's energy is unmatched - the kids enjoy it. It's a great place for kids to learn discipline while still having fun. My son's confidence and skills have grown so much.

Premier Martial Arts at Highland Creek has been an amazing experience! The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about each student's growth and confidence. The classes are well organized, fun, and welcoming for all skill levels. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality martial arts training in a positive environment!

Great place for kids and adults alike. The instructors are knowledgeable and patient with all students.

We are so happy with Chanel’s experience at Premier Martial Arts! Chanel is 6 years old and naturally very shy, so we were a little unsure at first about how she would adjust. But the instructors have been so patient, kind, and encouraging with her. It has been wonderful to see her slowly come out of her shell, gain confidence, and become more comfortable participating in class. She is learning not only martial arts, but also discipline, focus, respect, and perseverance. We are so proud of the progress she has made. We highly recommend Premier Martial Arts to any parent looking for a place where their child can grow both physically and emotionally! 🥋

This is such a hidden gem in Garner. The instructors (Senseis) are patient, fun, and not only do they provide a well structured class, it's easy for little ones to follow directions and feel included. I can see they care about teaching the foundations and about their students. Thank you!

My son has been training at PMA for the last several months, and I have been very impressed. I trained in martial arts for many years as a kid, so my standards are pretty high, and PMA has met that bar. Mr. Joey is absolutely fantastic with the kids. I appreciate the way he fosters a culture of respect and discipline, but in a fun way. My son also participated in “super hero” camp this summer as well and had a blast! Highly recommend PMA.

Amazing experience for my son. Positive and supportive environment not only from staff but fellow students. A culture where building each other up is valued. Also a great outlet for kids with neurodivergent tendencies utilizing respect, exercise and accountability.

Jose was so great to talk to for my son’s introductory lesson. My son was shy and nervous going into it and he said he had fun and is excited to try it out!

They are extremely patient with my child and incredibly supportive of his development.

I trained with Shahid and can honestly say he is a wealth knowledge. This includes his superb martial arts. Your child will be in good hands and receive a well-rounded martial arts training.

Such a great Sensei! He worked with me in Peachtree Corners. I'm so excited to see he's still following his passions. Sensei is caring, safe for women, and very knowledgeable.

Sensei Shahid one of the best to ever teach my kid and this PMA location is very blessed to receive a sensei like himself.

Second class that my kid has, loving the environment, the Senseis are amazing! Super recommended

Great martial arts school. The focus is on making strong young men and women physically, but more importantly mentally.

This is an awesome place for any kids to feel included and build confidence! My son has enjoyed learning and achieving different belts. I recommend sending your kid there and experiencing the program!

PMA and its staff has been wonderful for our daughter. The life lessons on being a good human and how to show up is priceless. Martial arts is just icing on the cake.

Great location! Aventura team does an awesome job with their customers!

Top notch martial arts school. You can see the kids growth as they progress through the program. The staff at PMA Aventura is fantastic!

PMA is a great place to bring your kids! The instructors are great and give excellent guidance and care into every student!

Mr James is an amazingly awesome instructor

My grandson has been attending PMA Wash Park classes for 2 years now and absolutely loves coming to his two classes a week! The love of teaching is very apparent with Master Parker and Master Talon. They both always keep classes creative, challenging, and fun while instilling respect, confidence, and responsibility to their students by example! Watching the young people gives me great hope for our future. I highly recommend these classes!

We’re so grateful for PMA and all the amazing instructors! 🙌 Since joining, we’ve seen such a positive change in our son—his social skills have grown so much, and his focus and discipline continue to improve every day. It’s incredible to watch his confidence build both inside and outside of class. Thank you for creating such a supportive, encouraging environment where kids can truly thrive! 💚

Great instructors, a positive environment, and a wonderful experience for our son. Highly recommend!

Our son started at Premier Martial Arts when he was 6 years old, and even at 9, he still loved going to class. One of the biggest things we noticed over the years was how much his self-discipline, responsibility, and self-control grew. They set high expectations while encouraging and supporting each child along the way. What I appreciate most is that PMA is intentional about developing the whole child, not just teaching martial arts skills, but also building character, confidence, respect, perseverance, and leadership. The lessons they learn in class carry over into everyday life, and we've seen that firsthand. We are so grateful for our time at Premier Martial Arts and highly recommend it to any family looking for a program that invests in both the physical and personal growth of their child.

This is a wonderful school, where they teach more than just martial arts. My kids love their training and the instructors.

I cannot sing enough praises for Sensei Eric and Sensei Damon. These two are phenomenal teachers and mentors. They care so deeply for their students. Both in and out of the dojo. If you’re looking for a place for your kiddo to find a home — please come by and have a look at Premier. Truly love this dojo. And so does my daughter.

We love this place! My son is 5 and has been with Premier Martial Arts for less than 1 year. He has learned focus and discipline. I love the way Sensei interacts with him as he completely understands my ADD kid. He is kind and exhibits a lot of patience. I would highly recommend.

Great Karate school. They treat students with respect and encourage all kids to participate. The discipline is great too. They teach kids about being responsible. Ms. Sally, Mr. David, Mr. Josh, and Ms. Tabitha are all great instructors.

Me and my son Tydus loves martial arts this school is very great it caters to every child's needs. Karate training is one of the first training my children take up. Training in karate means my child get an early start in self defense and won’t most like Be bullied. Karate helps with my son focus and discipline. The teacher are laid back but are very well trained and serious in there craft we love PREMIER

My daughter has become more confident and focused after she started training here

It great for my son training and learning at a young age

I have been fortunate enough to enrolled two daughters with PMA for almost 7 years! They both love PMA as we go almost everyday started before Covid’s, on videos during Covid’s years and until now. We love the owner, Master Liner, who is the nicest guy in the world. The instructor Master Syl is as good as it gets. He helps our kids focus, discipline and yet make it fun to learn. One of my girl has earned a black belt with PMA. Definitely 10* school for little kids!

My daughter started here 3 years ago whenshe had just turned 8 never having done martial arts before, Mr. Matos and Mr. Yisrael both had the teaching skills, knowledge and the patience to guide my daughter to one step from a black belt. They can teach a class in a fun and engaging way to make children want to learn, develop discipline and get into shape. My daughter has gained a lot of confidence and is evolving real leadership skills as a 6th grader. Anyone who wants their kids or themselves to learn self defense and confidence, this is place to go.

We have been going to Premier Martial Arts for the past 7 months, and it has been a wonderful experience! My son is special needs, and loves anything martial arts related, it has been hard to find a place where he feels comfortable and seen, but Mr. Matos has worked with him to make him eager to go and learn more about this sport. All the instructors have been so patient and supportive, they encourage him to do his best and achieve their full potential. We also had to reschedule some sessions due to a family illness and it was very easy to work with them and reschedule. I highly recommend this place that includes children of all abilities and will continue coming!

The senseis are great with the kids. They are Very professional and motivated. my child has improved 1000% since she began and it’s only been a few months. Hope your kid joins today. The sooner the better.

This is mostly for Mr. Caleb, the lead instructor. We followed him from Northshore (now closed) to North Knox. As such our older teen is probably his first black belt. Under Caleb our kid transformed from an athletic but shy, skinny kid who hated sparring to a hyper-fit teen who more than holds his own in a more traditional TKD dojo against their teen black belts. The new owners are visible, engaged, and fellow PMA parents before acquiring the 3 locations. Most importantly, Mr. Caleb has modeled positive (male) friendship, support, and respect so much so my favorite elements of the black belt test were the other North Knox kids and esp. the boys giving 110% to push each other, then hugging it out after. The fitness emphasis and PMA-focus (krav/ground/MMA-style) isn't for everyone, but it worked out with our kid.

Our family has had an outstanding experience with Premier Martial Arts. One of the things that has impressed us the most is how well the instructors tailor the material to the age and developmental level of the students. They have found the perfect balance of keeping the classes engaging and fun for young children while still teaching meaningful martial arts skills and life lesson in a safe and controlled environment. Beyond the physical techniques, the instructors consistently reinforce important values such as respect, discipline, focus, and self-control. These lessons are woven naturally into every class and carried out in a way that young children can understand and apply both on and off the mat. For our 5-year-old, the impact has been incredible and it’s only been one week!

I appreciate the positive, uplifting staff. Thank you for encouraging students to use common sense before self defense.

I am so appreciative to PMA for how AWESOME my daughter feels when she attends a class! I can see the confidence and strength building in her. I love the ongoing emphasis on instilling good values in our little ones; respect, focus, and appreciation is at every single class on top of a weekly lesson. This place is much more than combat and self-defense skills. Highly recommend!!!

Sensei is dynamic, knowledgeable, patient and fearless. Amazing experience.

We had a fantastic class! It was knowledgeable and well taught - I felt comfortable the entire time and left feeling very informed - thank you for your time!

Super great!

My son is 8 years old and recently started taking classes. He loves it here! I'm glad to see him excited to learn and go to his next class. The instructors have been amazing and I feel he is in the right place to help develop his skills and character.

Very nice and they helped me alot to get to a higher rank than im already am and they are very nice and adios(bye)

We couldn’t be happier with our son’s experience here! From day one, the instructors have been patient, professional, and genuinely invested in helping every child succeed. They do an amazing job teaching not only karate skills, but also respect, discipline, confidence, perseverance

Great place for Martial Arts! The instructors are amazing with the kids and they have fun while learning.

Very attentive staff and instructors. Friendly and helpful. Knowledgeable and motivating.

Absolutely loved Premier Martial Arts Weston Location! My son attended their summer camp and had an amazing time. The staff is fantastic—kind, patient, and so engaging with the kids. They had a great balance of fun activities and then smoothly transitioned into teaching martial arts techniques. They are very knowledgeable and great on working with kids! My son was thrilled with everything and kept talking about it. Highly recommend this place for any parent looking for a fun, positive environment for their child, building confidence and being disciplined.

Great place with amazing instructors! My son enjoys every class, and we appreciate the positive, supportive environment. Highly recommend!

on karate days it's all my kid talks about. Premier Martial Arts Austell has been an amazing experience for my son! He absolutely loves going to class, and the instructors are fantastic. They’re patient, encouraging, and make learning fun while building confidence and discipline. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a great martial arts program!

I have been going to Al Garza’s Premier Martial Arts for over 11 years in League City. I started back when I was a kid and during that time I have learned many different techniques as well as many different character lessons. I have learned the importance of characteristics such as respect, discipline, and self control and all these things have helped me to grow not just into an excellent Martial Artist, but also a good person. I have personally seen a lot of growth in my own life and I would heavily recommend this program to anyone who would want to start martial arts whether as a hobby, as something to truly dive into and study, or to anyone who wants to help teach someone the value of having a good character.

Such great staff! They’re wonderful with the kids! Can’t wait to see Ellie grow in martial arts!❤️🥷

Very welcoming and accommodating. Would definitely recommend!

Did a trial loved it , I love the energy of the coaches. They are very attentive on my child that needs the extra work, and tough on my big boy that needs the endurance . Love it here

My grandson loves his Karate family and looks for to attending ever week!

Just want to say how grateful I am that this place has been building leaders in our community for 50 years now . No idea where I would be if it were not for this place . I don’t know of another Martial arts school in the area with families with three generations on the mat in the same day every week . Well done .

The environment is amazing! It teaches so much more than just martial arts, but respect, and leadership skills as well!! I've seen so many people including myself grow through their program.

Dickinson Premier Martial Arts is a great place to learn discipline and self control. I have been attending for 5+ years now and I love it!

Great place I have loved it here for the past 10 years I have been training

Our family has been part of Al Garza’s Premier Martial Arts, and I can honestly say it has been one of the best investments we’ve ever made. This program hasn’t just taught martial arts; it has transformed our family. I’ve watched my oldest son grow in discipline, confidence, and leadership, and those lessons have directly translated into his academic success and every area of his life. My daughters have found confidence they never knew they had, learning to stand tall, push through challenges, and believe in themselves. Even my youngest is learning self-control, respect, focus, and perseverance in ways that amaze me. What sets Premier Martial Arts apart is that they aren’t just building better martial artists. They’re building better people. Every class reinforces character, honor, respect, discipline, and service. Those values don’t stay on the mat. They show up at home, at school, and in everyday life. The instructors genuinely care about every student and foster an environment where people of all ages can grow, be challenged, and succeed. You quickly realize you’re not joining a dojo. You’re joining a family. If you’re looking for a place to strengthen your body, sharpen your mind, and develop your character, Al Garza’s Premier Martial Arts is it. I can’t recommend them highly enough. Five stars isn’t enough!

Our son has been attending PMA for a year now. We love it and the coaches! It’s a great way to begin this epic martial art journey! Update; my son has been at PMA for almost 4 years now (almost a black belt). Coach O’Leary and Coach G are the best! I’m so impressed with their dedication to growth and development of this young crew. I couldn’t recommend a better place for kids to learn leadership, confidence, motivation, and most of all respect for themselves and others. Well done coaches!

We love Premier Martial Arts. Their staff is so wonderful with all the students. They enforce discipline with grace and encouragement. I love the way they have worked with my son and their curriculum has made such a difference as we work together as a family on intentionally teaching soft skills for adhd and autism. Not only are they great with their younger students but I have been able to watch their older students take on leadership roles and the compassion for others. Overall a great program that teaches discipline and safety.

Incredible school. Mr Tayler is the best teacher. So fantastic with young kids. My three year struggles with listening but Mr Tayler is so great at being firm but fair with her. Seeing so much progress over the weeks at her understand the moves! Really enjoying seeing her develop here.

The aensei is the best in charleston ! And trust me your kids are gonna love it !!!!

The staff are so welcoming. Very knowledgeable on how to handle small children. It's a wonderful place

Great gym with outstanding instructors. I highly recommend!

Excelent....

I’ve been bringing my daughter here since the beginning of the year and she hates it but I’ve seen so much more growth and confidence within her since attending! She’s autistic so the program really challenges her and brings her out of her comfort zone. They are amazing with her and absolutely the most inclusive group that my girl has ever taken part of! Thanks for accepting us as part of the family!

My child is learning to build his confidence with the school's instructors. It's great to see that!

Great place for karate for my son. He was scared of doing karate at first but when he attended he loved it. The classes are fun and the instructors are really fun and not scary lol. Will definitely recommend 👌🏽

AMAZING Martial Arts school in West Valley!!! I would highly recommend to any family looking to have an excellent experience doing martial arts! The facility is perfect for more focused attention in class. We love the staff and the classes are splendid!

Excelente lugar de aprendizaje, mi hijo es muy feliz

My son has grown so much over the past 2 years. Wanted something that would help him keep focued, teach self discipline and respect, and give him goals to work towards.

My son loves his martial arts classes. He’s learned so much. Thank you to the great team.

This is an amazing gym especially for kids. Their approach make the kids more engaged. I wholeheartedly believe that the way they teach the kids is the best way. Your kids will not only learn martial arts here, but will want to stay learning and do martial arts forever if you start them here. Sensei Jason and Sensei Emerson are excellent. I actually was inspired to train again myself, when I saw my son do it. Get them here and you will see a huge positive impact in your kid.

My son has really grown and loves coming to PMA!

Coach jacob has been a blessing for our son Sebastián 🙏🙏👍

Great coaches, the progress my children have shown since joining is awesome.

Excellent. 100% recommend for students of all ages. They do a great job here.

PMA has been wonderful for my daughters. The classes are progressively challenging at appropriate levels, and all of the teachers are fantastic at balancing discipline, skill work and fun.