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Premier Martial Arts Lake Norman

5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Davidson, North Carolina

Part of Premier Martial Arts

Free trial Affiliated 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

  • 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
  • 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 (704) 462-6246

Hours

Monday 2–9:30 PM
Tuesday 1:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 2–9:30 PM
Friday 1:30–8:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM–1 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 Lake Norman, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 16 mentions

“My daughter and her friend recently joined PMA and we have been so impressed by their progress and how patient and fun the teachers are!”

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Teens

“The teen/adult class has far exceeded my expectations (and as a retired USAF pilot, I have some pretty high expectations).”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“It is clear they are learning essential techniques, self-defense, discipline, and kindness.”

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🥋 Adult Karate

“The teen/adult class has far exceeded my expectations (and as a retired USAF pilot, I have some pretty high expectations).”

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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 Lake Norman — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Here my son is learning lots of mixed martial arts skill while exercising his body and staying fit!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“It is clear they are learning essential techniques, self-defense, discipline, and kindness.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

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 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 3 mentions

“Our son has been a part of the Premier Martial Arts family for nearly a year now and has thoroughly enjoyed his training with Ms.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“We have seen our son grow in self confidence, respect and tall the skills that are taught.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 19 mentions

“He is really loving the program and has found a lot of confidence and the structure has been wonderful for him.”

From the reviews

Amazing program and team at PMA Lake Norman! I was looking for an activity or project that my son and I could do together, and we discovered PMA Lake Norman. We were hooked after the first demo lesson!

★★★★★ — Philip, Apr 2022

Our son has been a part of the Premier Martial Arts family for nearly a year now and has thoroughly enjoyed his training with Ms. Jordan & Mr. Henry. They are very knowledgeable and have a real passion for what they do!

★★★★★ — Sandra, Apr 2022

Truly exceptional training and mentoring! Premier Martial Arts of Lake Norman highly trains young students in the art of Karate and equally educates them in Karate's lifestyle tenets of respect, courtesy, defense only, etc..

★★★★★ — James, Jun 2024

We wanted to share how confident we feel having our children attend your classes. It is clear they are learning essential techniques, self-defense, discipline, and kindness. The instructors are highly knowledgeable and, more importantly, have a gift for teaching while keeping the classes fun.

★★★★★ — Nelly, Jun 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 38 reviews →

Your first Karate class at Premier Martial Arts Lake Norman

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 Lake Norman

610 Jetton St, Davidson, NC28036

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