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Premier Martial Arts Fox Valley
5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · BJJ gym in South Elgin, Illinois
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (630) 349-6682
Hours
| Monday | 1–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 1 PM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 AM, 1–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 1–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is an excellent school and worth every penny sensei Jayson and sensei Kade truly are professional, and help the children feel self-confident.”
“In addition, the teen class and leadership class has be amazing for the overall growth of the kids in the program.”
Other martial arts here
“Aside from karate, my son has also been learning about honesty, respect and self discipline.”
What members say
“I highly recommend Premier Martial Arts for anyone looking to enroll their child in a positive, supportive martial arts program.”
“We have been a part of the PMA family for over a year and have seen our daughter's confidence skyrocket”
“My daughter looks forward to every session and has grown so much in both skill and confidence thanks to the dedicated coaching.”
From the reviews
Fantastic Martial Arts Studio! My daughter absolutely loves attending her martial arts classes here! The atmosphere is welcoming, and it's clear that the instructors genuinely care about the students.
I’ve been bringing my son to Premier Martial Arts in South Elgin since he was 6 years old, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and great with kids. They focus not only on martial arts skills but also on building confidence, discipline, and respect.
Sensei Jason is awesome. He truly cares about each student. We have been with the studio since the beginning. I have multiple children in multiple levels, and each level is better than the next. They know how to challenge each child without frustrating them.
We love PMA! Our elementary son has been doing lessons for about a year! The senseis/coaches are very knowledgeable, prepared, and patient. They help students of all abilities and capabilities!
New to BJJ? Start at Premier Martial Arts Fox Valley
Premier Martial Arts Fox Valley 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 Fox Valley
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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