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Premier Martial Arts Latham
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Latham, New York
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 5–14) — 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 (518) 900-5425
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Premier has gone above and beyond in our opinion and it is an excellent investment and program for kids as young as 4 years old!”
“Janine and her family came in to my middle school during our community day and they taught the kids self-defense.”
“Having no experience with karate before we weren’t sure what to expect.”
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“It’s been about two years since I started mixed martial arts and I’m finally half way to my black belt.”
“Janine and her family came in to my middle school during our community day and they taught the kids self-defense.”
What students say
“Master Dom is a great leader, teacher and example for the children and adults.”
“Janine and her family came in to my middle school during our community day and they taught the kids self-defense.”
“Janine, Jewel, and Jeremy were great at helping me adjust my stance and do the moves correctly.”
“For my kids they have learned discipline, respect, confidence and how to defend themselves if needed.”
“One is neurodivergent (diagnosed ADHD) and Miss Jewel and Miss Janine know exactly what he needs to help him stay focused and calm.”
From the reviews
The staff give a great family feel! They treat everyone like their own family! Master Dom is a great leader, teacher and example for the children and adults. My son is gaining confidence, self discipline and continues to learn self defense. Master Dom incorporates mental and physical well being.
My fraternal twins attend two different classes in the Tiny Champs program. One is neurodivergent (diagnosed ADHD) and Miss Jewel and Miss Janine know exactly what he needs to help him stay focused and calm.
I love this place my daughter started a year ago and before she started she was completely in a shell now she is out of her shell making friends I love this feeling that she has now a boost of confidence and I thank you guys so much ❤️
Despite being an inexperienced martial artist, I have experienced many different instructors over the years. That is exactly what sold me on Premier Martial Arts. My introduction to this facility with the 5th degree black belt head instructor Dominique Dandridge was textbook.
New to Karate? Start at Premier Martial Arts Latham
Premier Martial Arts Latham 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 Latham
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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