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Premier Martial Arts Lake Norman

5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Davidson, North Carolina

BJJ gym Free trial 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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (704) 462-6246

Hours

Monday 2–9:30 PM
Tuesday 1:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 2–9:30 PM
Friday 1:30–8:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM–1 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 Lake Norman, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 16 mentions

“My daughter and her friend recently joined PMA and we have been so impressed by their progress and how patient and fun the teachers are!”

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Teens BJJ

“The teen/adult class has far exceeded my expectations (and as a retired USAF pilot, I have some pretty high expectations).”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“It is clear they are learning essential techniques, self-defense, discipline, and kindness.”

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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 Lake Norman — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Here my son is learning lots of mixed martial arts skill while exercising his body and staying fit!”

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🎽 Karate 2 mentions

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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 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 3 mentions

“Our son has been a part of the Premier Martial Arts family for nearly a year now and has thoroughly enjoyed his training with Ms.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“We have seen our son grow in self confidence, respect and tall the skills that are taught.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 12 mentions

“He is really loving the program and has found a lot of confidence and the structure has been wonderful for him.”

From the reviews

Amazing program and team at PMA Lake Norman! I was looking for an activity or project that my son and I could do together, and we discovered PMA Lake Norman. We were hooked after the first demo lesson!

★★★★★ — Philip, Apr 2022

Our son has been a part of the Premier Martial Arts family for nearly a year now and has thoroughly enjoyed his training with Ms. Jordan & Mr. Henry. They are very knowledgeable and have a real passion for what they do!

★★★★★ — Sandra, Apr 2022

Truly exceptional training and mentoring! Premier Martial Arts of Lake Norman highly trains young students in the art of Karate and equally educates them in Karate's lifestyle tenets of respect, courtesy, defense only, etc..

★★★★★ — James, Jun 2024

We wanted to share how confident we feel having our children attend your classes. It is clear they are learning essential techniques, self-defense, discipline, and kindness. The instructors are highly knowledgeable and, more importantly, have a gift for teaching while keeping the classes fun.

★★★★★ — Nelly, Jun 2026

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Your first BJJ class at Premier Martial Arts Lake Norman

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 Lake Norman

610 Jetton St, Davidson, NC28036

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