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Professional Martial Arts Academy Merrimack
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Merrimack, New Hampshire
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kicknh.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 603-429-0008
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–10 pm |
The classes they run
“The Owner Chris is phenomenal with kids.”
“All the classes from kids karate, kids Jiu Jitsu, adult Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu are formatted to fit all levels of experience.”
“They also have personal training and private lessons!”
Other martial arts here
“All the classes from kids karate, kids Jiu Jitsu, adult Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu are formatted to fit all levels of experience.”
“All the classes from kids karate, kids Jiu Jitsu, adult Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu are formatted to fit all levels of experience.”
“I have been to a few BJJ and MMA/Kickboxing schools in my lifetime.”
What students say
“Sensei Chris is not only the best martial arts instructor I've ever seen, but also one of the best teachers in general.”
“All the classes from kids karate, kids Jiu Jitsu, adult Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu are formatted to fit all levels of experience.”
“The students are always welcoming and excited to have new students join the school!”
“He highly respects even his youngest students, and his thoughtfully crafted "mat chats" encourage kids to develop qualities that equip them to achieve their goals.”
From the reviews
I have been attending classes at this academy for roughly half a year and I enjoyed every class. The students and staff are friendly and motivating. They are extremely beginner friendly and not forceful at all.
I always recommend PMA Merrimack to my friends. Sensei Chris is not only the best martial arts instructor I've ever seen, but also one of the best teachers in general. It's amazing to see how quickly every individual progresses no matter what level they're starting from.
I have been training here for just over half a year. I have been to a few BJJ and MMA/Kickboxing schools in my lifetime. I can honestly say that the atmosphere in this school is Second to none. Chris Shelton is as friendly an owner as you will ever meet.
Wonderful Martial Arts school for all levels and ages! I train as part of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program and absolutely love it! The school also has great muay-thai and karate programs as well! The teachers are great and very patient. The students are always welcoming and excited to have new students join the school!
New to Karate? Start at Professional Martial Arts Academy Merrimack
Professional Martial Arts Academy Merrimack comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Professional Martial Arts Academy Merrimack
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site