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Premier Martial Arts - North Charleston
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in North Charleston, South Carolina
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 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 843-486-8432
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9:15 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9 pm |
| Friday | 2–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has really enjoyed everything he's learned at PMA and carries those lessons with him in and outside of the dojo.”
“It’s built a good foundation for self defense and making them aware of potential dangers from attackers and how to defend themselves.”
Other martial arts here
“He encourages the students to master the concepts of discipline and focus with age appropriate mastery of the karate skills.”
What members say
“The Sensi is very engaging, teaching students discipline and focus while encouraging them to be their best in a fun, safe, and enjoyable setting!”
From the reviews
Love it here. Came one day for a trial run for my four year old, and didn’t leave. They were so patient with him and his anxiety. He truly has changed over the past few weeks and I appreciate the program more. I love that he can learn new techniques while also learning how to show and receive respect.
Very patient staff and encouraging to students to be their best at home and in class. Teach perseverance and focus in all they do! Would recommend to challenge kids to never quit!
We have three in the family(adult and kids) enrolled at PMA North Charleston including their black belt program. The PMA curriculum has kept our kids interested and engaged much more than other martial arts programs they’ve tried.
Premier martial arts and Sensei Dion provide a nurturing respectful environment to teach martial arts and the discipline involved. I don’t think my son would have continued and enjoyed the process in many dojos but here every student is given the time and space to learn how they need to and taught the culture and…
New to BJJ? Start at Premier Martial Arts - North Charleston
Premier Martial Arts - North Charleston 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 - North Charleston
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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