Reviews
Premier Martial Arts teaches more than martial arts techniques – we empower our students and change lives. Hear from happy students and parents and see just how impactful martial arts can be in your life.
Great place. Great energy. My kiddo loves it here and I've been participating in some adult classes. Amazing encouragement from all staff. Janina keeps the place running smooth and goes above and beyond! Love it here
darcie mead-carrell
Great place to learn. Everyone is so welcoming and make you feel right at home. Love the Krav class!
Beverly Shehan
Love this place! everyone is so good with the kids! I love watching my daughter get better every week. but there is so much more! they teach her respect, responsibility, and built her confidence! great place to go.
Alexandria Lawrence
Signed my 6 year old up and he loves it! Everyone is so welcoming and nice!
Jasmine Steranko
Great place for families as well as anyone else who wants to learn the martial arts and all its avenues. For so many years, I have watched both owners and instructors pour their hearts into their students and invest in them to help them grown in all aspects of life. Highly recommend it. I also see my own grandkids attend PMA and grow as rounded young men. So proud of what they are learning from each class.
Odeh Shawrieh
Highly recommend this school! They have awesome programs, an amazing family atmosphere with fun events, and the instructors are passionate about their students and their learning!
Kendra Garza
We love Al Garza’s Premier Martial Arts! It has a fun, family atmosphere! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The instructors have a passion for their students and my kids love their classes!
Kendra Garza
Highly recommend this school! They have awesome programs, an amazing family atmosphere with fun events, and the instructors are passionate about their students and their learning!
Kendra Garza
I have 3 kids that all started when they were around 3-4 years old. Each kid is different and AGPMA brought out the best of each of them. They have shown an increase in discipline, confidence, and character. We love being a part of the PMA family.
Kayla Garza
I have 3 kids that all started when they were around 3-4 years old. Each kid is different and AGPMA brought out the best of each of them. They have shown an increase in discipline, confidence, and character. We love being a part of the PMA family.
Kayla Garza
We can not find enough words to describe Al Garza Premier Martial Arts- Pearland.
We are so blessed to have found this place. Our daughter has been training with them since she was 5 years old, she will be 12 in July of 2026 and will graduate with a black belt the same month.
The instructors are amazing! They care for each student and are always willing to help them reach their best! Thank you Al Garza PMA/ Pearland for all you do!
J B
Awesome all around. Great atmosphere, very encouraging, awesome staff!
Grandmaster Garza really leads by example. Master Ben and staff including Ms Noelle, Mr Luke, Mr Matthew, Mr Christen, Ms Peyton, and Ms Emma are all exceptional and caring and they bring that out of the students as well.
We couldn’t ask for a better experience. Love this place!
Ashley Flanagan
Great place with an excellent overall culture across all their locations. The staff is professional, welcoming, and clearly focused on building a positive training environment. Even though each location has its own setup, the consistency in quality and community really stands out. It’s a place where people are encouraged to improve and feel comfortable doing it. Highly recommend checking them out if you’re looking for a solid place with a strong team atmosphere.
Shannon MIftari
I’ve been training here for years, and this gym has been one of the best investments I’ve made for myself and my family. The coaching is outstanding, and the instructors do a great job working with all experience levels, from complete beginners to advanced students. What separates this place from other Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gyms is the culture. The team atmosphere is welcoming, respectful, and motivating. Everyone pushes each other to improve while still making training enjoyable and safe. The consistency, attention to detail, and sense of community keep me coming back year after year. If you’re looking for a BJJ gym with excellent coaching and a strong family environment, I highly recommend checking this place out.
Shannon MIftari
I’ve been training at this Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym for several years now, and it has honestly become like a second family. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in helping everyone improve, whether you’re a beginner or have years of experience. What really stands out is the positive team environment. Everyone pushes each other to grow while still making the gym welcoming and supportive. The instruction is high level, the training partners are great, and the atmosphere makes you want to keep coming back. If you’re looking for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym with excellent coaching, strong teamwork, and a family-oriented culture, I highly recommend giving this place a try.
Shannon MIftari
Training at this BJJ school has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping every student improve, no matter their experience level. The atmosphere is welcoming, supportive, and great for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
axortiz1
Classes are well-structured, challenging, and fun, and the team environment makes you feel like part of a family. I’ve grown a lot both physically and mentally since joining. Highly recommend this school to anyone looking to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a positive and professional environment
axortiz1
Pma is such A great environment and fun to be there I highly recommend doing it
Jonathan Nelson
Premier Martial Arts is an incredible place to train and grow. The team creates a fun, respectful, and motivating environment for everyone who walks through the doors. Christian was especially helpful and professional — he took the time to answer questions and made the experience even better. You can really tell the staff cares about their students and community. Definitely a 5-star experience!
Joshua
I can’t say enough great things about Premier Martial Arts! The atmosphere is positive, encouraging, and perfect for both kids and adults. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in helping students succeed. Christian especially stood out with his great attitude and excellent customer service. He always makes everyone feel welcome and supported. If you’re thinking about joining, I highly recommend giving Premier Martial Arts a try!
Nicholas
Premier Martial Arts has been an amazing experience from day one. The staff is professional, welcoming, and truly cares about every student’s growth and confidence. A special shoutout to Christin — he’s always friendly, helpful, and goes above and beyond to make everyone feel comfortable and motivated. You can tell the team genuinely loves what they do. Highly recommend Premier Martial Arts to anyone looking for great training and a positive environment!
Sara Jordan
We’ve been apart of the Al Garza PMA family for 5 yrs now and this was the greatest decision we have made for our daughter. We have seen her grow and excel through the black belt and leadership programs and the instructors are amazing! They truly care about these kids and the families, and they motivate and inspire them to be their BEST! They are really more like family! The lessons learned on the may not only apply there, but in life as well. Our girl is better equipped for the future and has built some solid relationships and foundations thanks to this community. Master Scott, Master Ian and Miss Gabby we LOVE YALL!
Desiree Miller
Amazing studio, amazing people, always a good time in learning
micah w
My kids have been attending for the last two years. My younger kid was able to keep herself safe in an unfortunate event at school due to their training. The claases are disciplined and the kids enjoy going to classes. We’ll be continuing the classes.
Selim Ozkul
Rich in faith, built on a foundation of respect, this program has developed calm confidence in our children. Consider making it a part of the life of your family!
Amanda Thies
My whole family loves this school. Great classes and great people. My kids all have learned some amazing life skills.
And Mr. Christen is an amazing instructor
Matthew Haslund
Al Garzas premier martial arts has influenced me and made a major impact on my life. They've pushed me to compete in karate and to strive for excellence. Id like to shout out Mr Christen for being a great instructor.
Jaxon Fontenot
The staff here at this location is absolutely amazing. The facilities are super clean. Everybody feels like family. They treat the students with so much respect. They teach them so much. It is absolutely amazing how everybody gets along and they want everybody to succeed and the amazing staff. I cannot say enough about how amazing everyone is. !!!
Lori Brown
We recently moved from the Allen PMA to the Lakewood PMA, and the transition has been wonderful. Coaches Jordan and Bryce were incredibly kind and attentive, giving Ryon the support he needed while honoring and retaining his kohai title. Their patience, encouragement, and genuine care made him feel welcomed and valued from day one. We’re truly grateful for their dedication and the positive environment they create.
Majel Monisha
My son has been doing martial arts at PMA for a few years now and the growth and maturity he has shown has been huge. I whole heartedly believe a lot of that is due to the training he gets there. The staff is amazing and friendly. I love that they are a Christian organization so Christ is at the center of all that they do and support.
Melissa Kirk
My daughters have grown so much from being here at Premier martial arts and they have enjoyed going. We've even joined as parents in the program, we didn't want them to have all the fun, we wanted to learn with them!! As Grand Master Garza and other of our beloved instructors have taught/told us, "a family that trains together stays together." Thank you for giving us an opportunity to grow as family.
Alicia R
Awesome experience! So appreciate the skilled instructors!
Sharon Reid
We’ve had a wonderful experience with Premier Martial Arts. One of my children has been attending for years, and my other child recently started as well. The instructors do an amazing job teaching not only martial arts skills, but also discipline, confidence, respect, and healthy habits. You can really see the positive impact it has on the kids both inside and outside of class. It truly feels like a family here — everyone is supportive, encouraging, and welcoming. The environment is great for all experience levels, and we highly recommend it to any parent looking for a positive activity for their children!
Tani Rani
Joining AGPMA is the best decision we could’ve ever made for our son. He is learning self discipline, respect, awareness of his surroundings, and self defense techniques that he will carry for a lifetime. Mrs. Janina at the front desk is so kind and welcoming each and every day when we arrive for class! She’s always so helpful and treats us like family. Such a consistently wonderful environment!
Brandon Kiamar
Moms on the mat night was so much fun! We love AGPMA and the creative ways they involve the entire family.
Rusty Ryan
Excellent karate school with a welcoming and professional atmosphere. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about each student’s progress, whether they’re beginners or advanced martial artists. One thing that really stands out is the variety of programs offered for kids, teens, and adults, making it easy for the whole family to get involved. They also host workshops and special training events that give students extra opportunities to learn new techniques and build confidence. The school emphasizes discipline, respect, fitness, and personal growth in a positive environment. Highly recommend this dojo to anyone looking for quality martial arts training.
Tabatha Earp
We love AGPMA!!! We have been training here for 10 years!!! It has been life changing for my kids!!! They care about your kids and your family!!! Christen and all the other instructors are amazing and excellent with kids, youth, and adults. This is physical, self discipline training for every age group that helps develop character, integrity, and leadership skills.
Wendy Haslund
A great school and environment for children to learn life-saving skills! There’s a wide variety of classes for all age groups so everyone is welcome! I’ve done their women’s self defense course and really enjoyed that, I just love how they give back to the community. So happy to have our kids enrolled here.
Alyssa Shawrieh
A great school and environment for children to learn life-saving skills! There’s a wide variety of classes for all age groups so everyone is welcome! I’ve done their women’s self defense course and really enjoyed that, I just love how they give back to the community. So happy to have our kids enrolled here and seeing all they achieve.
Alyssa Shawrieh
A great school and environment for children to learn life-saving skills! There’s a wide variety of classes for all age groups so everyone is welcome! I’ve done their women’s self defense course and really enjoyed that, I just love how they give back to the community. So happy to have our kids enrolled here and seeing all they achieve.
Alyssa Shawrieh
PMA has been such a positive influence in my life! i’ve been there for years now and it’s benefited me more that i even know. Mr Christen is such a great instructor as well!
Joshua Jordan
Al Garza’s Premier Martial Arts has been an incredible experience for our family. The instructors teach not only discipline, confidence, and self-defense, but also strong Christian values like respect, integrity, and kindness. The atmosphere is welcoming, encouraging, and family-oriented. You can truly see that they care about each student both on and off the mat. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality martial arts training in a faith-based environment!
Nancy Whitehead
AGPMA not only provides quality instruction but also has a tight knit community of people who truly love the Lord! There’s no other Premier Martial Arts that compares to AGPMA!
Cassidy Thies
This place is amazing
Christen Haslund
PMA had been so amazing for my family. We have been attending for 10 years now. It has helped shape myself, and my siblings. As an adult looking back I am so glad to have had the opportunity to train here, spend a time instructing here, and now see my younger brother Christen become sich an amazing instructor. So greatful for everything this school has done for my family.
Angelikha Rivera
Believe it or not, leaving Premier Martial Arts was one of the hardest parts of our out-of-state move—simply because the team was so exceptional. The only reason we had to say goodbye was geography. The instructors went above and beyond, really getting to know our girls and showing them that they truly cared. We watched our daughters grow not just in martial arts skills, but in responsibility, respect, and the importance of following through. The life lessons they learned were invaluable, and the positive impact will stick with us long after the classes. Premier is more than a martial arts studio—it’s a place where great people help shape great kids. We are forever grateful!
Tarsis Day
My grandson really enjoys his classes at Premier Martial Arts. The instructors are great with all the kids.
Jacqueline Peebles
Great Program, Sensei are awesome and very engaging.
Francis Eric Pecjo
Our son has been taking classes here for over 6 months. His respect and self control have improved and his self confidence has grown, while learning food self defense skills. Great senseis and classes!!
Josh Sting
They are always nice and welcoming no matter the age or experience.
Aliya Castaneda
Awesome instructors.Great program for kids
Chris Martin
I absolutely love this karate class for my 5-year-old son! The instructors are amazing with the kids. They are patient, encouraging, and great at building confidence and discipline. A special thank you to Jose the manager, who has been incredibly flexible and understanding with my schedule. He has worked with me on being able to attend different class times and days when needed, which has made such a huge difference for me and my family. I highly recommend this karate school to any parent looking for a supportive and positive environment for their child! Also, they do have a military discount!
Alecia Hills
Came in with my 15 year old son to see what they offered. My son took 1st class and instantly wanted to join. After some research and reviews I sign him up. I feel this is a great fit for him.
Socorro Looez
Can not recommend this place enough . Truly exceptional staff. My son absolutely has found a home at Premier Martial Arts. Highly recommend Master Patterson and Grandmaster Garza's sparring classes.
Ryan
My son is enjoying his 2x per week martial arts classes here at Premier Martial Arts. He has progressed a lot over the past year and is getting nearly automatic with his punch / kick combos. It's a great workout for him as well. Coaches have been great!
Michael Powell
Amazing experience for my son’s first time! Ms. Tabitha and all the other instructors were so patient with my son during his first class. He’s so excited to go back! Can’t recommend this martial arts school enough.
Jennifer Martinez
This martial arts class has been such an amazing experience for my kids! I seriously can’t say enough good things! The instructors are incredibly patient, energetic, and know exactly how to keep the kids engaged while making every class so much fun. My kids look forward to this class every week! They love it.
Arme Hodoyan
My daughter Juniper joined premier martial arts because we wanted her to learn the beginnings of self defense and gain some confidence and discipline. The instructor’s here are incredible with kids. They are patient but hold the children accountable and that is something I value immensely. I already see an improvement in my child’s confidence and more. We can’t wait to continue to see her grow here!
Sammie Iona
We’re so excited to join PMA! Everyone has been incredibly welcoming and made our son feel comfortable right away as he starts this new journey. We can’t wait to see his progress!
Jessica Pena
My boys really have a good time at this studio. The senseis are really great with the kids.
Kathy McCorkle
Great experience with instructor Jameson and Robbie. My son enjoys going to the classes.
Shirley Liao
My son has been training here for several years and has grown in his skills and character by leaps and bounds - the instructors are very personal and want to see every student succeed and I would recommend this studio to anyone interested in taking classes or looking for a place to sign their children(s) up.
Josh Pyron
They have alot of patience with the kiddos.
Blanca Alvarado
I cannot say enough good things about PMA hurst. Coach Guy and Coach D both make our boys feel so confident, want to continue pushing themselves, and make them excited to learn more. Not to mention Master Bryce who is so freaking kind and a bad ass. His heart is the reason this place is so good for the kids.
Lisa Jackson1
We love this studio! My son has grown so much and appreciates all of the sensei’s hard work!! 2 claps, YOU ROCK!!!
Cecilia Lawson
Great place with good people that work and run this place. Kind, but consistent and always clean. Extremely knowledgeable and they work well with kids with disabilities too. Essential life skills that they teach. They even have adult classes.
Michelle McIntyre
Premier Martial Arts is hands down has the best instructors I've came across. They are very helpful and very educated. I've been in classes with the kids and their teaching is so genuine and easy for all the kids to take in. The experience with Premier Martial Arts was phenomenal I recommend 100% Thank You Premier Martial Arts.
Deione Brown
Absolutely love the Energy of the instructors. Love that they are teaching confidence, discipline, resilience and so many other great things. I’m excited for all that this program has to offer my child.
Joanna Guajardo
I've had my son enrolled in the jiu-jitsu program for over a year. He was near 4.5 y/o when he started and I cannot express how wonderful the professors are the kids.
In jiu-jitsu, Mr. Rene pushes them to learn, grow, understand and implement the techniques , while enforcing safety. Like any contact sport, there will be an ouchie here or there...but nothing serious because it's caught promptly. The age gaps could get a bit big between the students but, the safe level of force mitigates most of the difference in size, experience. It's good though because it's pushed my son to think more strategically to overcome his disadvantages.
Now, we've added their Striking (kickboxing) class and my 3.5 year old daughter onto our package. Surprisingly, my daughter was not the youngest ever enrolled and, in fact, that younger student is quite impressive. They use striking gloves and nun-chucks in their lessons. Nerve wrecking to see at first but it's beautiful to see the kids learning to master such a skill this young.
Mr. Ben is a young developing professor but he's very patient and just the right level of stern with the kids. Promoting respect, discipline and structure that the kids are able to understand at their ages.
I'm happy to have found this place and I have been satisfied with the lessons my children are learning.
I think I would add the 5th star when they start adding competitions regularly. We participated in one jiu-jitsu tournament in the fall and that was a blast.
Thank you Mr. Dunn for having us.
KimiB32
We love premier! Mr O’Leary and his staff are incredible. I enrolled my son so he could learn to have some better listening skills and discipline, to say the least I am happy. It’s an investment but it’s 100% worth it.
fiona cantando
My daughter joined about three months ago, after spending a year in gymnastics where I felt she hadn’t shown much growth or learned any new techniques. Right from the start, I noticed a huge improvement in both her mental, physical development, her focus in class, attention to detail, excitement to learn a new move set & to excel. Sensei is very professional and sets realistic expectations that actually encourage the kids to grow. He’s been nothing but respectful and supportive to all the children in every class I’ve attended.
I would 100% recommend this program for kids of any age. It’s not just a daycare—it’s a program that teaches important values like common sense, perseverance, accountability, focus, self-control, and self-defense. Activity’s like this are a privilege and an investment into your child.
john Romanoff
Super recomendado
Veronica Forero
Excellent coaches. I would like you to continue offering classes on Sundays.
Leidy Valero
Gran personal profesional; excelent escenario. Me gustaría que siguieran con las clases del día domingo.
David Guzmán Zuleta
Premier Martial Arts has been such an amazing experience! The environment is calm, welcoming, and really focused on building confidence at your own pace. The instructors are incredibly patient and make every class fun while still keeping it structured and meaningful. Martinez and Niko are truly the best—they go above and beyond to make sure everyone feels supported and motivated. You can tell they genuinely care about their students and love what they do. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a positive and engaging place to train!
Jestiny Sarey
Amazing experience for both of my kids that they have lots of fun with this learning experience!
Gabriel Lopez
Had a great experience! Shout out to coach Jordan and Coach Bryce forgiving my son the confidence to get started on his journey!
Shade Perkins
Coach Jordan & coach Bryce were so helpful and made sure we fully understand that this class is made to make good people not just got a black belt
Bubblesandbuttercup
This place is a must try!!! The teachers are very kind and helpful even when you mess up. They give good instruction and are able to understand you no matter the disability. My autistic brother was able to enjoy the class without being yelled at or insulted. We learned a lot and enjoyed every second of the class. I highly recommend trying it out and continuing to go there if you enjoy it.
Arjenny C
We invited Premier Martial Arts Latham to lead a basic workshop for a group of university students, and it was fantastic!
Natasha, the instructor, was warm, welcoming, and highly professional. She managed to provide us with many valuable and essential basic skills within just an hour and a half.
We will definitely be in touch for future programs and highly recommend them!
Janna
Love the instructors and the values they teach! This is not just a place to learn self defense and martial arts techniques. Their primary focus is building character and they do an incredible job in a fun and interactive way. The instructors are also great with the kids! A great balance of silly and serious. 💯 recommend this program.
Cindy Shepard
Our son really enjoys the class and has learned to be more respectful and focused.
Janette Wong
We’ve had a wonderful experience at Premier Martial Arts Folsom for our toddler. The instructors are patient, encouraging, and make every class fun while teaching important skills like focus and listening. It’s been amazing seeing our child grow in confidence and excitement each week.
Yana O
My son loves this place!
Nick Lansdown
We’ve been going to Premier for months and our son loves it. It teaches him discipline and respect. He’s doing so much better following group instructions overall and we are so happy to have started with them. Would highly recommend!!
Hernandez Family Trust
Between the great facility and the incredible staff, my kiddos loved their time at Premier and we plan to return when my youngest is old enough to start classes.
Catherine “Cat” Tiemann
We recently enrolled our grand daughter. Great experience. Very kid friendly. Good music and instructors.
Sergio Howard

