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Premier Martial Arts Houston Heights
5 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Houston, Texas
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
- 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
- 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 +1 713-300-2421
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“For four years I’ve watched my daughter train and grow under the incredible guidance of Sensei Nick Poehls and the rest of the amazing staff at Premier Martial Arts Heights.”
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What students say
“Sensei Nick is one of the most dedicated coaches we have ever met, and his passion to teach each student so they can reach their full potential is so greatly appreciated.”
“He walked my daughter through everything she needed to know to prepare for her first class and put her at ease.”
“And I feel great being present and sharing in my daughter’s experience as she gains more confidence in herself.”
“The coaches do a great job of instructing martial art skills to the kids as well as instilling traits like honesty, discipline and others that kids need.”
From the reviews
My daughter started her program on Sept 2022, and we have been so fortunate to be part of this tight-knit PMA community. We get to watch our kids grow and develop their skills under the patient guidance and care of Sensei Nick, Coach Mike, and guest instructors.
Honestly cannot say enough great things about this place. I gifted this to my grandson for Christmas in 2023 and he has loved every minute. He has learned respect, focus, endurance, teamwork and countless other skills. The coaches are amazing and keep the kids engaged, learning and moving!
The coaches do a great job of instructing martial art skills to the kids as well as instilling traits like honesty, discipline and others that kids need. Our daughter has been attending for 1.5 years now, started when she was 5 and has enjoyed the challenge.
Our 6 year old daughter has been learning martial arts with PMA for 1.5 years now. Sensei Nick and Coach Mike have been instrumental in the growth of her discipline, strength, agility and confidence. They are strict but kids nowadays need this type of structure and focus.
New to Karate? Start at Premier Martial Arts Houston Heights
Premier Martial Arts Houston Heights 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 Houston Heights
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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