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Premier Martial Arts Okemos
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Okemos, Michigan
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 +1 517-258-0609
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’m seeing the kids actively applying what they learn in class to their daily activities — showing better discipline, stronger focus, and growing confidence in everything they do.”
“The curriculum offers instruction in martial arts combinations, weapons training, sparring, and self-defense; as a parent, I particularly value the emphasis on self-defense.”
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What members say
“My family and I have been members of the PMA Okemos community for the past three years, during which we have observed significant progress and development in our two children.”
“I’m seeing the kids actively applying what they learn in class to their daily activities — showing better discipline, stronger focus, and growing confidence in everything they do.”
From the reviews
Great experience for my kids. The instructors make it fun and exciting while teaching life lessons. The program covers a lot of core skills. It is teaching them the importance of physical health, self esteem and discipline/respect.
Love love love this place. All of the instructors are amazing. They all work as a team to provide the best instruction and lessons to my daughter who has a cognitive delay. They are extremely patient. They are the perfect mix of firm and kind. They are like family and truly care about my children.
This is an excellent martial arts school with two dedicated sensei, Erik and Damon. Both bring their own strengths to the training—Erik has a slightly more liberal approach, while Damon is more traditional and structured. Together, they create a balanced environment that truly benefits the students.
My son has been attending this martial arts school for a while now, and the progress he has made has been incredible. Not only has he learned valuable skills and techniques, but the biggest change has been in his self‑discipline. He has become more focused, responsible, and confident—both inside and outside the dojo.
New to BJJ? Start at Premier Martial Arts Okemos
Premier Martial Arts Okemos 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 Okemos
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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