This has been one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had. Premier Martial Arts continued charging my account even after my contract period ended and then renewed the membership without my permission. I never authorized any renewal, yet the charges kept appearing. When I called to explain the situation and try to resolve it, the staff was extremely unprofessional and actually hung up on me while I was trying to explain what was happening. Instead of helping fix the issue, they avoided the conversation completely. Because the unauthorized charges continued and I couldn't get any proper assistance, I was forced to block my accounts just to stop them from taking more money. This kind of billing practice and customer service is unacceptable. No customer should have to deal with unauthorized renewals, ignored concerns, and being hung up on when trying to resolve a billing problem. I strongly recommend that anyone considering signing up read the contract very carefully and keep a close eye on their billing. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this business. read more

My kids loved this Martial Arts studio. I would totally recommend to other students/parents. read more

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An outstanding organization. Great coaches, that are very trust worthy. I have seen such a change in my son just within the few months he has been coming here (more aware, better at following instructions, respectful). Coaches are so personal with him and are such great role model as he gets older. My son is 3 years old; We started as a trial period to see if he would enjoy and keep up with it; of course he loved it. The criteria of the classes keep him engaged but also learning. I love the honesty of the company and not just money hungry as well; I was ready to sign my baby up for the black belt package but coach informed me that my son wasn't ready for that just yet. Best investment I have made for my son yet. Must try them out. read more

My daughter is a student at this school and she loves her instructors and going to class. We have loved the friendliness of the staff. The curriculum is fun and disciplined and we appreciate the lessons they are instilling outside of the sport. We are grateful our daughter has a place to learn discipline and still have a good time. We are also appreciative of the instructors help when we have questions, encouragement when our daughter needs it and through instruction to help our child grow in the sport and as a person. read more

My whole family has signed up for classes and we LOVE this school. This particular location has done a soft opening, so if you go there right now (October 2021), take into consideration that the studio isn't finished yet. That being said, the staff are all working at the Elk Grove location as well so you can know the high quality you'll get with this team. Floyd and Phil are so helpful and patient. These are the guys you'll probably first get to know when you come in and check out the place. You know immediately that these men both care about getting you set up for what your family needs. Mimi is the front desk boss. She is always ready to help with account questions, uniform and supply needs, and just about anything else. Mr. Michael (AKA Captain America) is the youngest instructor on the staff but you wouldn't know it if you were judging his knowledge or his abilities. He's proven to be fantastic with the younger kids and I've even trained with him myself and he gives the student exactly what they need every time. He slows down when the student needs it but he will also turn up the intensity if he sees the student can handle it. Mister Isaki is the head instructor at Elk Grove, and Mister Jason is the head instructor at Sacramento. These guys are both incredible teachers. They've worked wonders with my son in particular. My son is 8 and a gamer by nature. He typically has little to no interest in physical activity. These two teachers have taken time to push him when he needs it, pull him aside for extra instruction from time to time, and they're also very deliberate about celebrating his efforts publicly. Master Liner is the owner and head instructor for both schools (the boss man). He shows up at classes really often. After he makes rounds greeting parents and students, checking in on how everyone is feeling about their time at PMA, he will then usually teach the class for a bit. He's so good at explaining how to get each part of a move or technique and also WHY it's important to do it that way. I HIGHLY recommend Premiere Martial Arts and am excited to see this new location fully open and hit the ground running. read more

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My son is 3 and we just started here. The instructors are extremely kid friendly and are powerful and compassionate strong male figures. They made my son feel so comfortable. He is so excited when I tell him we're going to go to Martial Arts. He struggles with getting frustrated when he can't do something right away, and they have a motto that in short days "Winners never quit! We choose to win!" They have them bow and yell "RESPECT" to their instructors, then turn to the parents to do the same. Both times my son had a lovely nights sleep. My son had splinters in his feet and had trouble keeping up, so one of the instructors helped him through the exercises on his back. It made my son feel so special. If you have an active child, give them a shot. My family has been impressed. read more

This school was my four- year old's first martial arts school and at first he was hesitant but after a month he was learning how to stay focused and he started to enjoy it. Instructors are patient and great with kids. They make it easy for little children to want to engage in the activity. Steps are easy for young children to follow along. I definitely recommend this school! read more

Premier Martial Arts - Martial Arts Near Me - Elk Grove, California

PMA is a great place for different age groups. Coach Floyd and Coach Sly are energetic and passionate.

I was looking at the reviews. It is true. I have my kids there for 9 months and they still taking money without my permission. I contact the teachers they say that I just workers still the owner will rip you off taking money without permission, don't go there. read more

The owner stole money from me. I signed up for a special membership for 200$ which would work for couple weeks , we agreed that every time I came in they would cross a day off, went to two classes and took a break for couple months , and im not in the system and the owner I talked too switch with different guy so we had to talk and they said they would get in contact with me, a couple more months has passed now and no words, these guys are unprofessional and I don't even care about it I just think it's funny that they would steal money from me like that and not providing any training or any sort of refund. I would give lower than one star , thanks for the theft. read more

They were charging my card outside of the payments without permission after repeatedly having the convo and it continued I just told instructor I would not continue due to the lack of security and taking advantage of my account without permission / still my card is being charge even after I opted out due to taking unapproved funds read more

Thank you Mr Jason and Mr.Mickey and Mr.Usaki for have the patience and dedication in helping Hailey as you guys know she can be a difficult shy person but with a good heart you guys have helped her feel like she can achieve anything as she said today after her promotion!!!! Thank you for teaching her to feel proud of herself cant wait until you guys open the new location!!!! read more

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Five stars is definitely it!! I love this place. I thought karate is just fighting I discovered karate at Premier Martial Arts teaching my son courage, respect, self-discipline, Confidence, self awareness and so much more... who knew!! David the owner and his team is very passionate and proud with what they achieve with our children.. I recommend Premire Martial Arts In Huntingdon Vally.. my only regret is that I didn't sign up sooner.. Thank you David and the team! Nurit read more

Premier Martial Arts - Yellow Strip Belt Acceptance - Martial Arts Near Me - Elk Grove, California

They billed me monthly and I asked to cancel. Next thing I find out is they sent me to collections without communicating to me I owe money. I would have paid and solved the problem this did not need to escalate to a collections agency for 200 dollars. I asked to cancel and they won't cancel. I do not recommend them. Lack customer service and I was trying to support a local business. Many other options in Elk Grove. read more

I removed my son from their program a few months ago and they still charge me as though he and I are still students. Although they provide great training and have excellent instruction, the business side of things is lacking. No one returns phone calls, when you need to speak with someone about business; no one is available to speak, and when you disenroll your self or child from their school, your form of payment is not removed from their records and they continue to charge your account and never acknowledge nor provide you with a refund. Make sure that if you do join, have them remove your form of payment from their records otherwise you will continue to receive charges for services you are no longer receiving and never be contacted by the staff about the charges. read more

At first I didint want to do karate but when my parents signed me up I loved it I made friends sure their are some bad times I had their but that's like 00000.1% of the class overall it's a great karate studio I would definitely recommend it read more

My son's overall behavior has improved so much since he started here. The team is GREAT!! He really enjoys going to class.

Love Master Liner! My daughter has learned so much and her confidence is really improving.

Do not take your children here if they have special needs. My son has autism and his doctor recommended that if I put him in karate it may be beneficial for him. Maybe that is the truth, but not at premier martial arts. My son has been attending for the last 4 months and I have been nothing but dissatisfied with the business since day 1. They clearly do not know how to work with children with special needs as my sons behavioral therapist came with me to the class with my son and she was too not impressed. I have been having an issue with getting a refund for my son missing a month of class and I've spoken to them on 6 different occasions and they STILL have not given me a refund. Horrible communication. I will gladly pay the cancelation fee to take my son out of this program. read more

We Have Both Grandchildren Enrolled, And The Staff Across The Board Have Been Professional And Passionate In All Aspects Of Our Involvement In Their Training. HIGHLY Recommend! read more

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I first discovered premier martial arts when I purchased 4-weeks of unlimited kickboxing classes from Groupon for about $20. I was a complete newbie and hesitant on attending any kind of work out classes in general. However, over the course of the trial I grew to love this place. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient and helpful. You don't need any prior experience to "fit in" because everyone in class is at a different level and all work to help one another. After my trial ended, I signed up for a year contract and was able to save some money with a student discount they offer. I came in with a sole purpose of getting into shape but I am pleased to say that I am also developing fighting skills. Every class is different so it keeps it interesting. Kickboxing is Mon-Thurs 7-8PM, Friday is open gym. Can't wait to see what premier martial arts will continue doing for me in the future! read more

Premier Martial Arts - Martial Arts Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I decided to take a class at Premier Martial Arts. Initially, as always, I am a little apprehensive beginning a new class. As time passed, I found that the instructors Hisaki, Floyd and Phil are patient and knowledgeable. I like the fact that they do not have big egos and they offer the students their different experiences. I joined for the Krav Maga class but also experienced boxing, jiu jitsu and ground techniques. I enjoyed the training but decided to terminate my contract due to receiving a couple of groin injuries due to my inflexibility. I would recommend Premier Martial Arts if you are interested in learning self-defense, especially for the kids. My only recommendation for Premier is that they would also incorporate and emphasize more stretching and flexibility exercises during the class. I am giving Premier four out of five stars because they need assistance in the accounting department in handling the financial issues more expeditiously. read more

I think there's literally billions and billions of martial arts schools in the Sacramento area alone. I suspect that if you do some research through the municipal building code, you'd see that each city block must have at least one more martial arts school at all times than a Walgreen's. So with all the martial arts schools out there, why bother with Premier? It's certainly not their eye-catching 'green and yellow' dojo colors. It's not just the fact that they're right next to amazing Thai food. Really, it's the amazing people that run the place. I'll start by admitting the unthinkable. I'm a pacifist. Don't tell anyone, okay? "But Charles," you ask. "Why are you going to a Mixed Martial Arts school if you're a pacifist?" I'll tell you. It's because I'm sitting on my butt all day writing Yelp reviews. I'm out of shape, and this sedentary Yelp lifestyle is doing nothing for my health. And this is where Premier Martial Arts comes in. I needed something to help me get into shape. I'm not new to doing martial arts. I've been an aikido student for many years, and I still consider myself a student, although there aren't any local aikido dojos in Elk Grove. So I had decided to branch out a little and see what other arts had to offer. I had a lot of trepidation, however, as I envisioned all other martial arts schools as places where bullies, jocks, and predators were trained. I had heard that other schools don't give you a black belt until you beat up a minimum of three people in a bar fight. Of course, I based all this experience on my childhood viewing of "The Karate Kid." I didn't want to 'sweep the leg.' Hell, I wasn't even Daniel-San. So from the first moment I entered the place, I was nervous.They seemed nice enough over the phone, but I didn't want to come home coated with blood because my pre-conceived notions were obviously going to end up true. I was just going to watch, but I was invited onto the mat to train, and OH MY GOD, IT WAS HELL. I was doing progressives. I was doing sprints. I was doing sit ups, push ups, throwing punches and kicks, and everything else that a fellow Yelp reviewer doesn't see in his native cubicle habitat. After class, I was sore for three days. I couldn't move. I was so tired and sore that I couldn't roll over in bed. And I LOVED it. I enjoyed every moment of it. I can't say enough for the instructors or fellow students, for that matter. Nobody was expecting us to beat up a bar full of miscreants. Nobody was expecting us to kick the bum leg during class. There's just a bunch of friendly people training, teaching, and learning a wide variety of skills. Sure, they participate in a lot of local MMA competition events throughout Sacramento and the area. If that's your thing, it's a great place to go- these people are GOOD at what they do (and AGILE, damn). If you want the cardio? Their cage-fitness program burns 800 calories per workout. I do the easy, "programmer friendly" workout, but I'm still leaving the place covered with sweat. After about a month, I'm not totally exhausted after each workout. I'm dropping the pounds and getting toned. And I don't have to beat up three people to do it. read more

I have to downgrade the previous review. They do have contracts! And they have the automatic one year renewal clause. So try to cancel on the 366th day and you may be obligated for another year. I think contracts are the downfall of the martial arts world. They take a pure intent and muddy the water with a business tactic that really shouldnt apply to children. Contract just seem to be a way for the school to ensure they dont have to work to keep you happy. I clicked not good for kids because contracts (unless its a Disney contract) are rarely a good idea for kids. read more

We just signed our son up and he is very excited to go to class! Mr. Liner provides a perfect combination of martial arts, confidence building and self respect. He is teaching our son to follow complex commands and listen very carefully. We are very impressed. I highly reccomend his classes. read more

I came to check out the Bjj class they offered and was able to borrow a gi and roll with the class. It was a great experience and I definitely enjoyed the advice the instructor was giving me. Rolling here was fun and since I was the only girl, a few of the guys thought I couldn't hang until I ended up putting a guy in a triangle, he tapped out! I could hang and will definitely be back :) read more

I cancelled my membership 6 months ago after being locked in a 2 year contract. Since it was cancelled, my card has been charged for no reason TWICE. I was also told my card was deleted off the file, when it obviously was not. This is no way to run a business. read more

After searching many places to learn a martial art, I found PMA. I met with Master Liner and he went over all the classes he instructs. His certifications, knowledge and expertise told me I was in the right place to begin. I started in 2015 learning Krav Maga. I love the challenge of learning something new. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but after my first class, I was hooked. While training, I met some wonderful people who are great friends of mine. We work hard and make each other better. Master Liner and his staff create a great friendly/family atmosphere. All levels learn together, all students are challenged and keeps the class upbeat while working to the next level of training. All are welcome. If you are looking to learn a martial art, Kempo, BJJ and Krav Maga and etc then get into PMA! Prices are reasonable, many classes are available for kids and adults to meet your needs. Women especially need to know how to handle situations that they may be in for self defense. Krav Maga is one that will help build your confidence and strengthen you in body and mind. Knowing how to defend yourself is everyone's right and just may save your life and others. Master Liner is an amazing teacher/ instructor that loves to see his students succeed and promote his school honoring all the Arts. You put forth the hard work and you will see amazing results. Take a class, challenge yourself! read more

Mr. Liner Premier Martial Arts, Offers various techniques and classes. The children , youth, and adults are taught to be respectful , confidence, and discipline. Master Liner is patient with everyone especially the children. Students work at a steady pace. No pressure environment. There are 6 months to 18 months programs. As a parent I like the easy payment systems and safe environment. It's a wonderful place! read more

Master Liner is the real deal! He is fair and maintains a great balance between fun and discipline. He knows how to engage the kids. My daughter has really flourished under his direction. When she first started attending classes, I thought no one could get through to her. She had difficulty focusing and paying attention. Somehow Master Liner was able to engage her, and now she is focused and her form is improving each week. She is now well prepared for a classroom setting when she starts kindergarten. Jonathan assists Master Liner in class and is a good guy. Eva at the front desk is friendly. Just great vibes all around. Give Premier a try! read more

Premiere and Master Daryl Liner are fantastic! I chose this school over other well known chains in the area because I did not want my son to go to a school that was more concerned with collecting testing and belt fees than actually teaching self defence, discipline and respect. Master Liner commands the respect of his students and teaches them valuable life lessons. His knowldge of many different disciplines of Martial Arts like Krav Maga, Kenpo, Jui Jitsu, Muy Thia and others are second to none. He is demanding but fair and insists that his students learn techniques that are applicable to real life situations. I could not be happier with my decision to join this school. Thank you Master Liner! read more

My son has been coming here for about 2 months now and I've seen an improvement on his confidence. He just recently earned his first stripe and he's sooo proud of himself!!! Mr. Liner is an awesome instructor, he's serious about karate but also lets his students have fun at the same time while learning new techniques. read more

Its a shame that the first impression left a very bad taste. deeply disappointed of the organisations tactics. More Than twice I asked them the price and twice they give me a price £69 for a month of two session a week and £49 enrolment fee and free uniform. Twice they gave me the same answer. Today I filled the direct debit forms, I used my card for the enrolment fee and while thinking everything is over I was told I need to pay £55 for per of gloves and punching pad which you can pick up few pounds from Sport Direct. To my repeated demand why they did not clear that expense before taking my card the guy had no reply only a very rude silence like take it or leave it. I had two young nephews with me and I couldn't disappoint them. It was a horrible feeling to be cheated so horribly. Taking the clock back I wish I never stepped in that place and I would most definitely spread my voice to those who think of joining. read more

The atmosphere here is great and the instructors are professional, fun and motivating. I'd recommend this place to anyone wanting to learn a new skill and get back in shape. I attend the adult Krav class but the class starts after the kids and teens classes so I witness the end of them. I don't have kids atm but if I did they would Definitely be going here. The training is not only great for them but the lectures and life lessons the kids receive are worth their weight in gold. Also the kids are required to behave at home, show respect. do their chores, etc or they get it at class. What parent wouldn't love that kind of support. A+ read more

So far I am very pleased with the services. The staff here are very professional and family oriented. In a 6 month contract, will post again after the 6 months contact when we have more experience and relationship with this organization. read more

I cannot imagine training anywhere else. Master Liner knows his stuff and his assistants are always so helpful and knowledgeable.

I called the Cranstion location, mistaking them for another martial arts facility..I was calling them to complain about a situation. I was upset and the man who took my call was Frank, he was so respectful and so profesional, he calmed me down and was willing to help in any way possible. He said he would do a little research and would call me back. He called me back and not only did we realized that I had called the wrong gym. But he was apologetic for the other gym not doing right by my dtr. I called him back to apologize because I felt terrible. And to my surprise he also offered her a free month at his gym. #amazingcustomerservice read more

Best martial arts school in Wichita. Premier has great classes for kids and awesome krav maga and kickboxing classes for adults.

Great place and great instructors. Master Liner was very knowledgeable and his assistant Jonathan was very helpful too. I took the Krav Maga classes and it dealt with many realistic scenarios. Fun times and a great work out. read more

Had our son's 8th birthday party here with a group of 10 kids for 1.5 hours. They had a great time, played games, did a class, and still time for pizza, cake and presents. Master Liner is a class act and very professional but still fun for the kids. Thank you for a wonderful time! read more