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Premier Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Centennial, Colorado
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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- 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 +1 303-362-0598
Hours
| Monday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been going for several months and has really enjoyed being a part of the class, learning martial arts, and practicing good manners, listening and following directions.”
“My son especially loves that he is getting trained in using traditional weapons.”
“If you or anybody you know is interested in learning self defense, I recommend you check out Premier Martial Arts.”
“I am brand new to martial arts but my sons have been at other gyms.”
Other martial arts here
“If you or anybody you know is interested in learning self defense, I recommend you check out Premier Martial Arts.”
What students say
“Austin has been the best teacher, school leader, and role model for our son.”
“At PMA, all of the kids are supportive and friendly because the instructor Tim focuses on behavior is every class.”
“He has taken extra time to help our son, he has shown extreme patience and excellent teaching techniques, and our son has greatly benefitted from being a part of this school.”
“My daughter gained confidence, discipline, and new skills—highly recommend this school to anyone looking to start or improve their karate journey!”
“Instructors are friendly and professional, very clean and safe environment.”
“The lessons they provide with homework to engage in conversation about respect, focus, responsibility, and more, is just as beneficial to us as parents as it is to our kiddo.”
From the reviews
My son and I have been attending Premier Martial Arts , going on 4 1/2 yrs. The professionalism that we have received throughout the years has been outstanding. All of the instructors that we have had the pleasure of training with have really shown a great sense of knowledge of the art!
Our kiddo has been attending Premier Martial Arts classes for nearly a year. After trying swim and soccer, we were striking out with something that kept him engaged and motivated. The Premier staff have provided a fun, supportive, and encouraging environment, even for the adults!
This has been the best decision we have made for our son. He has only been going here for a couple of months and he already has more confidence and self discipline. He loves going to every class. He tried team sports and they just weren’t for him.
We have loved Premier Martial Arts, it’s excellent for younger kids just starting and learning about what martial arts is all about. Our son is five and really enjoys it, he loves attending the classes and looks forward to it every week. Instructors are friendly and professional, very clean and safe environment.
New to Karate? Start at Premier Martial Arts
Premier Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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
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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