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Premier Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Centennial, Colorado

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members 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 BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 303-362-0598

Hours

Monday 2–8:30 pm
Tuesday 2–8:30 pm
Wednesday 2–8:30 pm
Thursday 2–8:30 pm
Friday 2–8:30 pm
Saturday 8 am–1:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Premier Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 21 mentions

“My son has been going for several months and has really enjoyed being a part of the class, learning martial arts, and practicing good manners, listening and following directions.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“If you or anybody you know is interested in learning self defense, I recommend you check out Premier Martial Arts.”

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🌱 Beginners

“I am brand new to martial arts but my sons have been at other gyms.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Premier Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🎽 Karate 2 mentions

““I’ve had an amazing experience at this karate school!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 85 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“At PMA, all of the kids are supportive and friendly because the instructor Tim focuses on behavior is every class.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“He has taken extra time to help our son, he has shown extreme patience and excellent teaching techniques, and our son has greatly benefitted from being a part of this school.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“My daughter gained confidence, discipline, and new skills—highly recommend this school to anyone looking to start or improve their karate journey!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 14 mentions

“The lessons they provide with homework to engage in conversation about respect, focus, responsibility, and more, is just as beneficial to us as parents as it is to our kiddo.”

From the reviews

My son and I have been attending Premier Martial Arts , going on 4 1/2 yrs. The professionalism that we have received throughout the years has been outstanding. All of the instructors that we have had the pleasure of training with have really shown a great sense of knowledge of the art!

★★★★★ — Omar, Mar 2018

Our kiddo has been attending Premier Martial Arts classes for nearly a year. After trying swim and soccer, we were striking out with something that kept him engaged and motivated. The Premier staff have provided a fun, supportive, and encouraging environment, even for the adults!

★★★★★ — Colorado, Feb 2025

This has been the best decision we have made for our son. He has only been going here for a couple of months and he already has more confidence and self discipline. He loves going to every class. He tried team sports and they just weren’t for him.

★★★★★ — Nicole, Mar 2019

We have loved Premier Martial Arts, it’s excellent for younger kids just starting and learning about what martial arts is all about. Our son is five and really enjoys it, he loves attending the classes and looks forward to it every week. Instructors are friendly and professional, very clean and safe environment.

★★★★★ — Savannah, Nov 2021

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New to BJJ? Start at Premier Martial Arts

Premier Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, 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 coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first BJJ class at Premier Martial Arts

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect 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 positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest 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 on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms 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 (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Premier Martial Arts

20209 E Smoky Hill Rd Ste A2, Centennial, CO80015

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