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Premier Martial Arts Hinsdale
5 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hinsdale, 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 (ages 2–19) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (708) 441-3055
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Premiere Martial Arts at Hinsdale is an awesome dojo where children learn respect, discipline, self confidence, self-defense and more.”
“He’s also competing (and kicking butt) in tournaments throughout the year showing the kids what perseverance, practice and a positive attitude can get you.”
“I feel every child should be apart of this amazing program that not only teaches self defense, self-discipline, and Self Respect first.”
“It's amazing to see how students of all levels showcase their skills.”
Other martial arts here
“If you're searching for a martial arts studio that offers comprehensive karate training and a supportive community, look no further than Premier Martial Arts.”
What members say
“He is a great instructor and they love him!”
“If you're searching for a martial arts studio that offers comprehensive karate training and a supportive community, look no further than Premier Martial Arts.”
“Since being at PMA, my daughters have more confidence in themselves and around others.”
“Sensai Harvey has amazing intuition with kids knowing when they need to work on focus and discipline and when they need support building confidence in themselves and their skills.”
From the reviews
We’ve been with Premier Martial Arts in Hinsdale since Sensei Harvey started teaching there. We have 3 kids enrolled here and they love every minute of it. Sensei Harvey is so great with the kids. He makes each student feel special. He motivates them to improve and always try their best!
I can’t say enough good things about this school. Everyone there is awesome. Sensei Harvey is incredible. He’s got a way of getting through to children. He has such a positive, commanding presence and the children all love and respect him.
I have 5 kids ranging from 6 to 17 in the classes. They all love it. We love to watch the classes too. The class is about an hour long and we have them in the black belt training program. It’s 15 extra minutes and they get to learn weapons. Harvey is so good with teaching the kids. Harvey has become part of our family.
This is the best martial arts facility on this side of town. I feel every child should be apart of this amazing program that not only teaches self defense, self-discipline, and Self Respect first. They also teach the kids to have great self-esteem.
New to BJJ? Start at Premier Martial Arts Hinsdale
Premier Martial Arts Hinsdale comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Hinsdale
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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