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Premier Martial Arts Fairview

4.8 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Karate dojo in McKinney, Texas

Part of Premier Martial Arts

Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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

  • Membership memberships around $75/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
  • 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 (ages 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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 (469) 310-3181

Hours

Monday 2–9 PM
Tuesday 2–9 PM
Wednesday 2–9 PM
Thursday 2–9 PM
Friday 3–7 PM
Saturday 8 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Premier Martial Arts Fairview, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 30 mentions

“My son has been going to this location of premier martial arts since almost a year now, he absolutely loves it, the staff is very friendly yet on top of things and disciplined.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Premier Martial Arts Fairview — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing

“I also tried out Adult Kick Boxing and found that i have been needing this!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 42 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Every instructor I have met so far has been amazing with the kids and I look forward to being here for a very long time as long as my kid enjoys it.”

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“My son has been going to this location of premier martial arts since almost a year now, he absolutely loves it, the staff is very friendly yet on top of things and disciplined.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 3 mentions

“My favorite part is how they really focus on the techniques, but even more so on character; kindness, respect, honesty all while building their confidence.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“We have seen such a change in our kiddos confidence level and he LOVES being a “ninja”.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 30 mentions

“My son has been going to this location of premier martial arts since almost a year now, he absolutely loves it, the staff is very friendly yet on top of things and disciplined.”

From the reviews

Great place since our very first visit. They always try to build the kids up with great pep talks and and encouragement. Even though there's plenty of laughs it's very well structured to help the kids learn discipline and respect as well.

★★★★★ — Britney, Jun 2022

This is one the best decision I have made by enrolling my grandson in this martial arts program. My grandson truly enjoy learning martial arts skills and techniques. They are very professional and I love how Mischell teach her students discipline and respect towards their elders as well their peers.

★★★★★ — Praise, Jan 2025

My son has been going here for 7 months now and we are very happy with the staff and the work they do to improve the skills of these kids! My kiddo looks forward to his martial arts training twice per week and I have loved seeing his progression!

★★★★★ — Jordan, Dec 2023

We love this location and drive 20 mns over from Frisco thanks to Meshel and how awesome this location is run. My son loves this place and looks forward to class every week. I like that this place teaches a mixture of different martial arts and has their own curriculum.

★★★★★ — Huned, Dec 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 42 reviews →

New to Karate? Start at Premier Martial Arts Fairview

Premier Martial Arts Fairview 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at Premier Martial Arts Fairview

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Premier Martial Arts Fairview

3755 S Lake Forest Dr, McKinney, TX75070

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