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Premier Martial Arts Fairwood
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Renton, Washington
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 (ages 4–18) — 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 (425) 818-3344
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has attended this school since they opened and we have been nothing but impressed with the level of patience and compassion each instructor shows for their students.”
“We’ve seen a big improvement in confidence, focus, and respect since joining, and the kids are learning self defense and having fun.”
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“We’ve seen a big improvement in confidence, focus, and respect since joining, and the kids are learning self defense and having fun.”
What students say
“Sensei Martinez, Sensei Nikko, Sensei Jessie and Sensei David are the best!”
“PMA Fairwood is a gem — not just for Fairwood, but for any family looking for a place that genuinely helps raise strong, kind, disciplined kids.”
“They blend discipline with encouragement, teaching valuable life skills like respect, focus, and self-confidence alongside the physical techniques.”
“This review was written by my son. "I personally love Premier Martial Arts.”
“This is a place that intentionally builds character, confidence, discipline, focus, respect, and self-control in young kids in a way that actually sticks.”
From the reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Premier Martial Arts Fairwood has been amazing for my daughter, Charlotte. She started here when she was 5 with her white belt, and now at 8 she’s earned her blue belt. The instructors are super caring and really make the classes fun and motivating.
Both my kids, son 7 and daughter 16 have been going for almost a year now. They love class and the teachers. I love that not only are they learning self defense and discipline, but every class there’s a focus on the month’s topic.
We absolutely love Premier martial arts! My son has grown so much mentally and physically since starting. All the Sensei's are wonderful, patient and big hearted. All the kids adore and respect them immensely. They not only teach martial arts but they also teach them how to be amazing humans.
We cannot say enough good things about Premier Martial Arts Fairwood. Our 5-year-old son has been attending since August, and the transformation we’ve seen in just five short months has been nothing short of remarkable.
New to Karate? Start at Premier Martial Arts Fairwood
Premier Martial Arts Fairwood 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 Fairwood
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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