Great place to learn martial arts. Instructors are very knowledgeable and friendly. Great place to…read morebring your kids to teach them self defense

I've been training here consistently for the past 3 months 3 days a week and the people and gym…read moreatmosphere are amazing everybody is very welcoming and great with helping you learn

My daughter started training at Premium Martial Arts when she was 6 years old. After a few…read moreclasses, she was able to break a pine board. She can roll her parents off her when they are in "attack" mode. Her mother didn't believe us when we told her that she was able to roll her dad. Mom soon learned that we spoke the truth. She greatly prefers this over dance. She describes Premium Martial Arts as her home away from home.

From day one, I have understood that my son's life is healthier--physically, emotionally and…read morespiritually--with tae kwon do in it. His instructor Master Chris Perry, a 7th Degree Black Belt in tae kwon do, teaches the highest quality martial arts. For this mom, it is also Master Perry's focus on character development and leadership skills that sets his instruction apart from others. Master Perry teaches everything step-by-step in a positive and encouraging environment. His classes combine physical training and discipline with daily life skills: focus, self-control, confidence and respect. During my son's three years of practice, I've watched him grow more confident, show and earn respect, and mature into a young man I'm really proud of. Thank you, Master Perry!

My son started when he was five and has now been at it for over a year. I am a huge fan of how…read moreMaster Perry does not dumb down the instruction and instead has him work right along side and learn from those around him with experience. Students are all taught to respect each other and to conduct themselves appropriately while also getting an engaging workout. Master Perry understands when to be firm and instill discipline but also knows how when not to push too far. He knows how to work with kids and adults alike and never make it seem like one age set is treated any better or worse than another. Along with Master Perry I also have tons of respect and admiration for the other masters who instruct class as well as the black belts of all ages who never hesitate to assist those younger or less experienced. If you are looking for high quality Tae Kwon Do instruction I don't think you could do much better than Master Perry. Whether for you or for your child.

I had to start my first review for the 2015 year off with one of my absolute favorite places in…read moretown! Phil Clark's Martial Arts Academy (which I'm just gonna call PCMAA from hereon out because words) is, hands down, one of my favorite places to get my fitness on in this side of the country! You get to learn self-defense, BJJ, TKD, and you get a great workout/make awesome friends while you're at it. What more could you ask for? :D My friend found this place when we ventured out here for rotations and told me about it since he knew I'd been on the prowl for an MMA gym of sorts. My mom wouldn't let me learn martial arts when I was little because she thought I'd turn all manly, but seeing how I turned out anyway, she really should've just let me. (Too bad so sad.) It's better late than never though! Anyway! Ever since August-ish of last year, I've been coming to the TKD & BJJ classes here as often as my lovely schedule will allow. Phil is quite possibly one of the nicest souls to grace this town and/or planet, and I am so, so glad that I found PCMAA. :] I felt super welcome and comfortable there from day one, which is really saying a lot, considering how up close and personal you get when you're rolling with other people in BJJ. He's also an amazing instructor who honestly goes above and beyond what he has to in order to best help us to learn. (My somewhat sporadic appearances make it difficult to remember what I have and haven't learned sometimes. ._.) We're super lucky to have him, as he's had extensive experience with karate, TKD and BJJ. The classes currently being offered include... -One More Round Fitness: a boxing full-body conditioning-style boot camp of sorts -Gracie Jiu Jitsu: we're affiliated with Relson Gracie, so he and Rhalan come out here and hold seminars! :D!!! -Taekwondo: a mixture of traditional & modern--depending on what you'd rather learn, he teaches both the forms as well as self-defense and kickboxing (*Full schedule is listed at the bottom of this review!*) On days where I actually am free, I often end up hanging out here hours after classes have already ended to talk/hang out/roll with other students or with Phil. The environment here is very, very friendly and welcoming--it's definitely a family-like atmosphere, which I've really grown to love and appreciate out here. All ages and fitness/experience levels are welcome, as classes will be tailored to the students. :] The first trial class is free, and there's a referral program for current students ($15 off their next month of classes if they refer a new student and that student signs up for the month!). Discounts are available for First Responders (+ a smaller discount available for their spouse/children)! -Kids' Classes- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu offered 6-6:45pm (TR) TKD offered 6:45-7:30pm (TR) -Adult Classes- Kickboxing offered 11:30-12:30pm (MW) + 7-8pm (M) Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes offered 11:30-12:30pm (TR), 6-7pm (MW) and 8:30-9:30pm (TR) Taekwondo offered 7:30-8:30pm (TR) One More Round Fitness (full body boxing workout) offered 5:30-6:30pm (M-R) Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phil-Clarks-Martial-Arts-Academy/145511766835 Definitely come check this place out if you're ever in or around the Ashland area. I promise it'll be worth your while! :]

Nice friendly atmosphere, good solid instruction, great group!read more