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Premier Martial Arts Lakewood
4.9 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Dallas, 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
- 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
- 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 +1 214-612-6125
Hours
| Monday | 1–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–9 pm |
| Thursday | 1–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Glitter Rose understands my child in a way that few people can because, as she told me in our first meeting, she sees her reflection in Olivia on and off the mat.”
“If you are a beginner or looking to continue your Martial Arts practice, Premier Martial Arts Lakewood is a place I would definitely recommend.”
“This is a self defence/karate school that I absolutely love my elementary school student being a part of.”
“PMA Lakewood offers an excellent adult martial arts program.”
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“This is a self defence/karate school that I absolutely love my elementary school student being a part of.”
What students say
“If you are a beginner or looking to continue your Martial Arts practice, Premier Martial Arts Lakewood is a place I would definitely recommend.”
“The instructors are very knowledgeable, the students and teachers care for each other, and we are a family.”
“Beyond the techniques, we saw a real boost in their confidence, self-esteem, and discipline, which has carried over into their everyday behavior.”
“Karate has been the only thing to fully capture my child's short attention span, and we love it.”
“Beyond the techniques, we saw a real boost in their confidence, self-esteem, and discipline, which has carried over into their everyday behavior.”
From the reviews
PMA Lakewood offers an excellent adult martial arts program. The instructors strike a good balance of intensity and technique and support students at all levels of technical and cardio ability.
We are so grateful to have found PMA Lakewood. My very spirited daughter needed an outlet for her energy, and we needed someone else in our village to help us direct her fierce attitude.
We’ve had an outstanding experience at Premiere Martial Arts, especially with Mr. Jordan. Teaching martial arts to 5–7 year olds is not easy, and he does it exceptionally well. He truly takes the time to get to know each child and meets them where they are.
I am so pleased and honored to be apart of the Premier Martial Arts family. The attention they give my son and every other student is amazing. I’ve never seen such young children focus on something and grasp concepts like I have watching the karate classes being taught.
New to Karate? Start at Premier Martial Arts Lakewood
Premier Martial Arts Lakewood 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 Lakewood
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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