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Premier Martial Arts Hamburg
4.9 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lexington, Kentucky
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 3–19) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 859-785-3700
Hours
| Monday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It’s has done wonders for both my children Both of which have had self confidence and self discipline issues.”
“She then convinced him to come in and watch and finish his private lesson.”
“Tha adults class is so fun and you will learn a lot !”
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What students say
“Sensei Josh is hands down the best Martial Arts instructor ever.”
“Thank you Premier for all the amazing thing you have taught my kid and giving him the confidence to believe in himself.”
“While he was not my child, seeing the respect and thoughtfulness that they showed him, confirmed this was the place for us.”
From the reviews
My son is 4 years old and such a "covid kid" so our time in class each week is his time to let loose. I love that the instructors are so patient and the lessons are right on time for the little ones. Rj looks forward to "ninja school" each week and always comes home practicing the moves. Thank you Premier Martial Arts
My son has gained strength and confidence since starting at PMA. He loves learning materials arts and I love that he is also learning important lessons of character building and personal development.
Absolute wonderful place and staff is the best I’ve ever seen! It’s has done wonders for both my children Both of which have had self confidence and self discipline issues.
Premier Martial Arts is top tier! Our daughters were interested in martial arts and we had looked around at some local places. I received a flyer from PMA from our kids school. We went to a workshop and signed up for classes the same day.
New to Karate? Start at Premier Martial Arts Hamburg
Premier Martial Arts Hamburg 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 Hamburg
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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