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Premier Martial Arts Downtown Arlington Heights
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Arlington Heights, Illinois
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 (ages 3–19) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 224-404-1414
Hours
| Monday | 1–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–9 pm |
| Thursday | 1–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been in this place for more than 6 months, this is an incredible school with a friendly and respectful staff.”
“The staff is friendly and attentive and the classes combine teaching valuable martial arts and self defense as well as life skills such as discipline, nutrition, and respect.”
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“My son absolutely loves his MMA class at Premier.”
What members say
“Sensi Demetrio is an amazing coach who really cares for his students and encourages students to challenge themselves.”
“The staff is friendly and attentive and the classes combine teaching valuable martial arts and self defense as well as life skills such as discipline, nutrition, and respect.”
“My son loves karate classes! I really love how kind and respectful the relationships are between the team and parents, everything feels smooth and supportive.”
“The staff is friendly and attentive and the classes combine teaching valuable martial arts and self defense as well as life skills such as discipline, nutrition, and respect.”
From the reviews
My son absolutely loves his MMA class at Premier. He struggles with focusing and since starting MMA back in October/November we have seen a huge improvement in that aspect. He’s always looking forward to class and to learning new moves and life lessons.
My daughter has been attending Premier Martials Arts class for the last two years. She has been working on her black belt certification training. The last two years, the team at Premier have been like family. The owners, Susan and Steve have been very involved and they really care for the students and families.
Premier Martial Arts in Arlington Heights is a program that I highly recommend. The staff is friendly and attentive and the classes combine teaching valuable martial arts and self defense as well as life skills such as discipline, nutrition, and respect.
My son loves going to his Premier Martial Arts classes twice a week. The coach is so friendly and encouraging. He does his best to bring out the best in eager students, to make them successful in the art.
New to BJJ? Start at Premier Martial Arts Downtown Arlington Heights
Premier Martial Arts Downtown Arlington Heights 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.
Your first BJJ class at Premier Martial Arts Downtown Arlington Heights
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.
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