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Premier Martial Arts River Oaks
4.8 ★★★★★ 145 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 3–12) — 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 +1 713-581-8075
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are highly skilled and dedicated, creating a supportive environment that fosters growth in both children and adults.”
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What students say
“Coach Robert and Coach Alejandro are great teachers, role models and focused on improving each students skill.”
“We were looking for a place where he could build confidence, discipline, and balance, but also somewhere that felt welcoming and had a strong sense of community.”
“The instructors took time to get to know our child personally, explained everything clearly, and even introduced a few techniques to build confidence right away.”
“I 10000% recommend PMA if you want your child to acquire discipline and life skills in a nurturing, fun environment”
“Excellent coaches, good values, nice clean space.”
“Excellent coaches, good values, nice clean space.”
From the reviews
This is an outstanding place, with excellent coaches offering high-quality training and unwavering support. Blending technical skill with deep thinking, all while maintaining a great sense of humor makes the martial arts learning enjoyable.
My son has been attending Premier Martial Arts for a year now. We were looking for a place where he could build confidence, discipline, and balance, but also somewhere that felt welcoming and had a strong sense of community. Coach Robert and Coach Alejandro have been incredibly kind and helpful from the very beginning.
**5/5 Stars** Premier Martial Arts River Oaks is an exceptional martial arts school that offers a diverse range of disciplines. The instructors are highly skilled and dedicated, creating a supportive environment that fosters growth in both children and adults.
My 9-year-old son, Noah, has absolutely fallen in love with his martial arts class! The instructors are incredible not only skilled and knowledgeable, but also patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in each student’s growth. We’ve seen Noah grow more confident, focused, and excited every week.
New to Karate? Start at Premier Martial Arts River Oaks
Premier Martial Arts River Oaks 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 River Oaks
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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