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Premier Martial Arts Asheville, NC
4.8 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Asheville, North Carolina
Part of Premier Martial Arts
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (828) 713-0765
Hours
| Monday | 1–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–9 PM |
| Thursday | 1–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Croley is wonderful with the kids and it's been great to watch him teach them skills and focus while also making class fun for them.”
“The day time adult classes are fun; good hard workouts, where you learn a lot and no one has an attitude.”
“For a beginner, it's not overly formal or intimidating.”
“I have also attended Women's Self Defense and Stranger Safety with the kids.”
“Studying at White Oak Martial Arts taught me to protect myself, physically and mentally.”
Other martial arts here
“White Oak School is family friendly and a safe place to learn mixed martial arts.”
“I myself began Tai Chi and Kung Fu three months ago.”
“My son has been going to Master Croley for krav maga training and has learned so much more than just fighting/defense.”
What students say
“Master Croley is a great teacher.”
“If you're love to fight and want to learn to do it well, you will find a supportive, intelligent community willing to practice seriously in and out of class at White Oak.”
“Master Croley is an 8th degree blackbelt and an expert in many different techniques, gleaning the best ideas for his students.”
“I have also attended Women's Self Defense and Stranger Safety with the kids.”
“My kids are 16 and 20 now and they gained self discipline, confidence, strength resilience and empathy from their years spent in this class.”
From the reviews
This is an awesome school. Mr. Croley is a very knowledgeable Self Defense instructor and a true martial artist. You will not find any where better for instruction in practical self defense or character development for your child.
Go here! This place was incredibly good to attend. I went to White Oak for...gosh, 9 years. Studying at White Oak Martial Arts taught me to protect myself, physically and mentally. It improved my life. Practice gave me control and awareness of my body and movement.
Our 5 year old son has been doing martial arts at White Oak now for about a year and loves it. Master Croley is wonderful with the kids and it's been great to watch him teach them skills and focus while also making class fun for them. We can see the difference in our son at home.
I attended lessons here for about 5 months, and it was truly an awesome experience. This was my first time getting into martial arts, and Master Croley helped me to figure out what exactly I wanted to pursue, and worked with me to figure out a schedule that would fit with my work and living location (I drove from an…
New to Karate? Start at Premier Martial Arts Asheville, NC
Premier Martial Arts Asheville, NC comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Premier Martial Arts Asheville, NC
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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